Everyday connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, they help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community.
Connections Matter is a healing-centered curriculum that teaches adults how to use the power of connections to help develop healthy brains and supportive relationships, prevent and heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and strengthen communities. Prevent Child Abuse - New Jersey (PCA-NJ) is the state lead for the Connections Matter NJ initiative.
Connections Matter is a community effort. We want everyone to know that fostering caring relationships with the children, families, and adults in your life matters for developing healthy brains, supportive relationships, and thriving communities.
Connections Matter Facilitator Training:
During this 3-part workshop delivered by PCA-NJ, you will learn how to deliver a 4-hour presentation virtually via Zoom Meetings to various audiences - i.e. organizations and entities that provide services for children and families, neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Interactive, discussion-based virtual curriculum
- PowerPoint slides with script notes
- Access to Connections Matter NJ Presenter resources
- Better understanding of trauma, brain development, resilience, and health - and how these topics relate to one another
- Concrete knowledge about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the effects of trauma
- Action planning and next steps for how you can make a difference
- Resources on trauma-informed care and implementation
- Strategies for increasing and improving your own connections
- Connections with other community members to build your network
- Tools for strengthening both personal and community resilience
- Strategies for spreading messages of hope
- Ongoing technical assistance from PCA-NJ
Furthermore, as a trained Connections Matter NJ Facilitator, you will be able to connect with others in the Connections Matter NJ network.
Training Schedule
Part 1 - Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 9:30am-12:30pm: Review of the Connections Matter NJ curriculum
Optional Office Hour - Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 2:00pm-3:00pm: Q&A about the next day's practice sessions
Part 2 - Thursday, March 31st, 2022 9:30am-12:30pm: Practice sessions
Part 3 - Friday, April 1st, 2022 9:30am-12:30pm: Review of Zoom guidelines, data collection, resources, and next steps
Trainer Requirements or Recommendations:
Experience as a trainer/facilitator/teacher is required. Applicants will be required to reach adults that work with children and families involved with DCF.
Applicants are required to first attend a Connections Matter presentation before attending this training, if you haven't already. You can register to attend an upcoming Connections Matter presentation through this registration form.
You do not have to wait until after you've attended a Connections Matter presentation to fill out this form. You may simultaneously register for a presentation and apply to the Facilitator Training.
Basic familiarity with topics related to trauma, ACEs, and/or resilience is recommended.
Full-commitment from agency leadership and/or supervisor to fully meet the expectations of this initiative to provide the Connections Matter NJ presentation to others.
Resumes for applicants are required by the application deadline. You can upload your resume to this registration form.
After Becoming A Certified Connections Matter NJ Facilitator
New Connections Matter NJ Facilitators will be required to reach a minimum of 100 people with the Connections Matter NJ curriculum within the first 12 months of completing this training. The first presentation must be within 3 months of completing this training.
Once in-person presentations are permitted post-pandemic, new Facilitators will be required to attend an additional training on in-person facilitation.
Important Dates:
Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 - Application deadline
Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 - Applicants will be notified
Tuesday-Friday, March 29th-April 1st, 2022 - Connections Matter NJ Facilitator Training
Training Platform: Zoom Meetings
APPLY HERE: https://pcanj.wufoo.com/forms/zt14glp08e3eyi/
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