Project Harmony Professional Training

Over 2,000 research studies have shown that hope is the #1 predictor of future well-being outcomes. Simply stated, high hope individuals are more likely to be healthier, happier in their jobs, and more fulfilled in life than their lower hope peers. Hope is easily defined, easily measured, and easily taught and practiced. Participants will learn how to apply hope science to their own lives and in those around them.   Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing Read more

This course educates community members about the basic definitions and responses to all types of child abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking. This training also describes the services of a Child Advocacy Center, like Project Harmony, and contains mock calls to the Nebraska Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Lastly, the training will cover elements of receiving a disclosure, calling the hotline, and common reactions. By outlining the process and observing realistic examples, learners will be more equipped to respond to a child in need. While most of the content is foundational to all discussions of abuse and neglect, references to statute are specific to Nebraska. Participants from outside of Nebraska are encouraged to investigate child abuse and neglect policies and procedures in their own state. Read more

Empathic strain is expensive! It’s the profound emotional, physical and mental exhaustion that helping professionals and caregivers can develop over the course of their career. If not recognized and dealt with, it leads to burnout. It costs caretakers their vitality while organizations lose big through attrition. We hope you’ll join us as we learn how to reduce the risk of empathic strain, discover tools to mitigate its effects, and look for ways to build support systems and accountability into our days to make our work both fulfilling and sustainable. Contact training@projectharmony.com with questions, or to request accommodations for participants who are hard of hearing. Read more

Join us for a three-day Expressive Arts Training with Betsy Funk! DAY 1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DAY 2: Thursday, November 5, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DAY 3: Friday, November 6, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: NExT Foundation  Millwork Commons 1111 N 13th Street, Suite 114 Omaha, NE 68102 Read more

DESCRIPTION: This training is designed for Project Harmony staff who may encounter emotionally charged, unpredictable, or potentially unsafe situations. The training will emphasize practical skills that participants can apply immediately in both professional and everyday settings.  This training will focus on such skills as: Situational awareness and recognition of developing threats Positioning, distance management, and maintaining safe exit options Verbal boundary setting and practical de-escalation principles Responding safely when communication alone is not enough Introduction to optional hands-on personal safety and self-defense training PLACE: Training Rooms 1 & 2 TIME:    Thursday 11/12/26                 1:00pm - 2:30pm INSTRUCTOR:  Brian Bonifas is the head instructor and owner of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Omaha, a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center® offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) classes for men, women, and children of all ages and skill levels. Bonifas brings 13 years of experience as a law enforcement officer.  His career has given him firsthand insight into the importance of preparedness, awareness, and effective self-defense, which he integrates into his teaching. He is also certified as an instructor through: Gracie Survival Tactics (Gracie University) ALICE (Active Shooter Response Training) 88 Tactical (TacMed Instructor) Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center U.S. Department of Homeland Security Active Shooter Threat Instructor Outside the gym, Bonifas is active in the Omaha community, including his role as Director of Physical Training at the First Responders Foundation, where he offers law enforcement BJJ training to officers in the metro area. This program provides certified, state-approved BJJ-based arrest and control training. Read more