FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this training for?

This training is designed for any school-based professional interested in learning how to support the population of students who have experienced the loss of family and community. This training emphasizes how experiences of trauma and loss impact one’s identity and sense of self, ability to attach and build relationships with others, learning and executive functioning and, one’s overall well-being. This content pertains to students who have experienced foster care, orphanage care, adoption, and kinship care, as well as experiences of famine and war etc. common to immigrant and refugee experiences.  

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The training consists of a self-paced, 8-module of content including modules on the mental health challenges of this population, loss and grief, attachment, impact of trauma on brain and behavior, identity formation, need for belonging, and strategies to support self-regulation. This program is being evaluated and includes pre- and post-assessments for each module. 

The training takes approximately 18 hours to complete. However, the timeline may vary for each participant based on individual pace and schedule. To support time management, a suggested Pacing Partners Guide is included to help plan and track progress through the modules. 

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing all modules (including passing all module post-tests at 80% of better (as required by CE providers). Certificates will also include 17.5 CE credits approved by either NBCC (ASEP # 7463) or NASW (Approval # 886498889-1609). 

Yes, the training is fully self-paced, allowing you to complete it on your own schedule. Included in the training is a Pacing Partners Guide with a suggested time management schedule to help plan and track progress. You may want to use this with others in your organization and establish a discussion time together!

The training is free of charge.

There is no time limit on the availability of this training.  

There are many handouts and resources that you can download. 

The LMS provides access to the LMS Helpdesk using a ticket system. You can access the ticket system here: https://case.360ment.com/.   

This training is approved for 17.5 CE credits approved by either National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC ASEP # 7463) or National Association of Social Workers (NASW Approval # 886498889-1609). 

Yes, there are opportunities for coaching, transfer of learning tools, and tailored professional development for organizations. For more information, please contact info@adoptionsupport.org.