Training Summary: Provide a
couple sentences summary (content
themes/training techniques, and how this training is relevant to working with
children who live in out of home care.):
The purpose
of this training is to create a renewed and heightened awareness of boundary
issues in work with foster youth. Having boundaries is not just a matter
of being professional. Appropriate boundaries are a key ingredient in providing
the children in our care with the highest quality of care, which often times
requires us to build trusting and healing relationships with them.
Frequently the relationships we build with clients can have ambiguous
boundaries, making it important to develop an awareness of possible danger
signs for boundary issues that might result in poor practice or which might be
red flags for potential exploitation of clients.
Class Objectives: (what knowledge, ideas or skills will participants
explore, learn, practice, etc. during the training)
- To understand that boundaries in work with
youth can sometimes be too loose but can also be too rigid and prevent
engagement and relationship.
- To help participants become alert to boundary
crossings/violations and to feel safe to raise concerns and questions.
- To increase awareness of the importance of
boundaries in child and adolescent development.
How can
participants utilize their new skills and knowledge after the training to
reinforce their learning?
Participants will practice specific
strategies to reinforce strong boundaries in work with children, youth, and
families.
Participants
will reflect on their own boundaries and talk with supervisor how their
boundaries affect their work with the clients.
Participants
will talk with clients about appropriate boundaries and personal vs.
professional relationships.
TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING THIS TRAINING, THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:
• You must check-in during the training to confirm your attendance via visual, verbal, or written roll-call.
Completion Certificates can be obtained by emailing:
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
All registered participants must cancel 48 hours in advance, if no longer
able to attend. Cancellation can be done electronically through
registration confirmation email or by calling:
Seneca Family of Agencies - Training Department at (510) 654-4004
Seneca Institute for Advanced Practice
8945 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605
In accordance with California Civil Code Section 54.1 any disabled person who may require accommodations (transportation) to participate in any trainings or events, please contact the Training Department at 510-654-4004 at least 5 days in advance of the event.
Trainings provided by Seneca Family of Agencies, in partnership with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano. Monterey training provided in partnership with Hartnell College and Monterey County. Funding provided through Title IV-E.