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This course discusses the nature of discord when it is experienced in a helping relationship, raises awareness about how we think and feel when experiencing discord, and teaches motivational interviewing techniques to deal with discord when it arises. Continue the story of Dylan Sullivan from Engaging Through Empathy.   If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email [email protected] or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - October 23, 1-3pm Webinar Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at [email protected] to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing Read more

Discord is a natural part of most relationships. This training describes how it is tempting to let conflict get out of control and hinder the desired outcomes for client families. But there are also proven strategies to de-escalate and mitigate instances of discord when they arise. Continue Engaging Through Empathy's story of Dylan Sullivan and his interactions with a case manager.   *This is an online, self-paced equivalent version of the live Navigating Discord course. Read more

Only available to the New York State Office of Children & Family Services. Must have coupon to access. This facilitated session utilizes Missing, a powerful 45 to 50-minute documentary that deepens the conversation around missing youth and trafficking. Building upon the 2024 trafficking initiative video, Missing shares the voices and experiences of survivors, exploring the reasons behind their decisions to run—what they are running from or to—and how these circumstances increase their vulnerability to exploitation. Through guided discussions at key stopping points, participants will have the opportunity to process their reactions, challenge common misconceptions, and gain a clearer understanding of the realities of trafficking in our community. Read more

This is a micro mobile lesson about focusing attention on the nonverbal cues you use to express empathy. Read more

This is a micro mobile lesson to unpack the acronym "OARS" for effective interpersonal communication. Read more

Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers, and those who care about kids to engage in regular, age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks, and what to do if something happens online. The training includes resources and information from The National Center for Missing and Endangered Children (NCMEC) and other helpful resources, including discussion guides, tip sheets, and resources to research different apps or platforms children may be using.   This training is brought to you at no cost, thanks to the generous support of The John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Family Foundation. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email [email protected] or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - December 11, 5:30-7:30pm Webinar   Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at [email protected] to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing. Read more