Project Harmony Professional Training

This course prepares workers for situations that can arise while working in the field directly with children and families. In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with working with families in their homes or community setting and how to manage stressful situations while keeping oneself and the families safe. Participants will learn how to spot unsafe situations.  Read more

This training helps participants recognize trauma, understand its impact on the brain and body, and identify and apply interventions to trauma related behaviors. This course is meant to provide foundational information on trauma for anyone that is new to the topic or would like a refresher on trauma basics.     Read more

Reclaiming Your Why is a powerful workshop that addresses vicarious trauma from its core. This workshop aims to make the experience of secondary trauma more understandable and less intense, reducing the shame often felt due to stress reactions. The program also provides valuable mental health tools, enhancing helping professionals‘ capacity to work compassionately. By doing so, it allows them to fully appreciate the self-worth derived from their work and build resilience, regardless of their organizational context. In this immersive 4-hour experience, we delve into the essence of your professional journey, equipping you with techniques to overcome challenges that might obscure your initial passion. Through artistic practices, thoughtful journaling, and collaborative discussions, you will reclaim your “why,” and craft practical self-care strategies that will reignite your fervor for making a lasting impact in the realm of helping professions. Read more

Having a diverse community offers many advantages, from economic strength to beauty and character. However, it is no secret that helping families from different cultures can be challenging. Understanding culture is a lifelong journey that begins with the individual. In this training, participants will engage in introspective activities and group discussion that will elevate their understanding of culture and enhance their ability to work more effectively with different cultures. Read more

The training rooms at 11949 Q Street are wonderful resources for groups of 10-40 people each. The come equipped with a local desktop computer, projector, screens, sound system, and webcam. Attend this training if you are ever the host of an event in one of the training rooms to learn more about the technology, expectations, and best practices for troubleshooting. Come and gain confidence in hosting ahead of your next event. We want everyone who uses the rooms to represent Project Harmony well, and leave the space in excellent condition for the next users. Read more

While dominant media narratives paint a simple equation that teens + screens = negative outcomes, the latest data point to a much more complicated picture. The nuances in the relationship between screen time and mental health require that mental health professionals, educators, counselors, and caregivers increase their knowledge of these issues and build a mediation toolkit that responds to the developmental needs of adolescents as well as the complexity of the digital world. In this interactive and energizing presentation, Erin Walsh will use science, stories, and data to cut through conflicting messages about technology and teens. She will walk you through the latest evidence on topics like over-use, anxiety and depression, and online cruelty and exploitation. You will leave with practical tools and strategies to help youth manage risks while building on their digital strengths. Short small group discussions, individual reflections, and Q&A will help participants make meaning of their learning.   Erin Walsh is a parent, speaker, educator, and writer. She works with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. She has 20 years of experience in bringing science and strategies to families and educators alongside her father, David Walsh. They created the Spark & Stitch Institute in 2019.   NOTE: This event will be at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center 6400 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE 68182 Read more