Date: Saturday June 12, 2027

Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Cost: $400.00  

Location: Kennesaw State University

School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding & Development          

 3201 Campus Loop Road   Kennesaw, GA 30144

Learning Objectives:

Identify common sources of conflict in foster care Navigate legal and systemic roles in dispute resolution Apply trauma-informed approaches to de-escalate tension Use collaborative tools to solve problems as a team and healthy famiiy unit Develop self-care plans to sustain healthy relationships

Description: This timely conflict resolution strategy training in a foster care setting will equip foster parents, bio-parents, caregivers, child welfare professionals (social workers, DFCS and CASA) and child attorneys with the vital and proven tools to manage and de-escalate conflcits in a trauma-informed, empathetic manner. This invaluable training focuses on the specific root drivers of conflcti with in foster care dynamics, resolution tools to minimize conflcit, enhancement of communications skills, active listening, emotional regulation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Participants will learn to recognize the impact of trauma on behaviour, set consistent boundaries, and use restorative practices and conflcit coaching to rebuild trust and relationships with trumatized foster children.  By fostering a safe and supportative  environment, this training will help reduce tension, promote healing, and improve outcomes for children in care.  

Facilitator: John F. Martin, ESQ., MBA, MSCM Mediator/ Arbitrator/ Trainer/ Conflict Coach  

Deadline to Register: June 5, 2027

Cancellation Policy: Before May 29, 2027, full Refund. May 29 - June 5, 2027- an administrative fee of $75.00 will be imposed. After June 5, 2027, no refund will be provided.

6 hours of CE's approved by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

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