The Project Harmony Training Institute

Children from 0-5 years old are especially vulnerable to traumatic impacts on their development while involved in the child welfare system. Their biological development and sense of attachment is so moldable in those ages, and we must be mindful of the challenges we impose on them. Decisions within child welfare must be evaluated through early development and attachment lenses. These children are also eligible for a variety of helpful services that many people may not know exist. The programs described in this training are reflective of our experience in Douglas County, Nebraska. If you live elsewhere, brainstorm comparable options in your service area or contact Project Harmony for recommendations on getting started. We invite you to work through this training and take note of the resources and recommendations within. Read more

Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of 2-hours of self-paced content followed by 5.5 hours of instructor-led training. Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. Mental Health First Aid was created in Australia in 2000 by Betty Kitchener, an educator and mental health consumer, and Professor Tony Jorm, a mental health researcher. In 2008, the National Council, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health brought Mental Health First Aid to the United States.   NOTE: This course is valued at $170. Thanks to a generous donation, learners may attend at no charge. Read more

In this course, we want to share a mnemonic device to help learners remember the signs of predatory behavior. Committing this information to memory increases the chances of catching it in real life and protecting the kids in their network. Read more

A Military Perspective: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting on Base This course provides an overview of processes related to the reporting and investigation of child abuse and neglect. It acknowledges the unique stressors and issues that may impact military personnel.    This course was developed in collaboration with Valerie Armstrong, Family Advocacy Officer at Offutt Air Force Base. Read more

Human trafficking is happening all over the country, including the heartland, at alarming rates. Project Harmony and Omaha Police Department work together closely to identify at-risk youth, build trustworthy relationships, and connect these children and families with the resources they need. Read more

Inclusive communities make a way for people from every walk of life to have access to the things they need. This includes mental health care. Individuals at the intersection of language needs and mental health needs could benefit greatly from increased collaboration between interpreters and therapists. Read more