Project Harmony Professional Training

On May 14th, Liz Bartels from Project Harmony will come to the Charles Drew Health Center to conduct two training sessions for your group. From 10-12, learn about the basics of child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting. Then, take a lunch break. Then, from 1-3, discover best practices and things to consider when visiting client homes. Signing up will enroll you in both courses. We look forward to seeing you there. Read more

Officer Jason Cvitanov is a 27-year law enforcement veteran who has made significant contributions to the field. His career began in California. Active Threat Prevention and Response training provides valuable information about the characteristics, prevention tools, and response techniques that may be used before and during an active threat situation. 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. Trainees will also learn about the impact of trauma on their clients, themselves, and in the working relationship between child welfare professionals and clients.  Specific skills in how to apply trauma-informed practices in working with clients will be provided. Read more

Join us for a special workshop covering "Trauma and Resilience" and a Hope focus group. Trauma and Resilience 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. 8-Week Hope Group Experience The 8 Week Hope Group Experience is designed to teach elementary age students the basic skills associated with being hopeful. Research is clear that hope is the #1 predictor of future well-being. When our kids experience hope, they are more likely to experience outcomes such as better grades, better attendance, better health, and better engagement in school and other activities. In each weekly lesson a new skill is introduced along with strategies for practice and repetition.   Note: This will take place at the ESU-4 Learning Center 1109 R Street, Auburn, NE 68305 Read more

The skills and thought processes coached through this series of trainings will allow you to work with clients and coworkers in an uplifting way, regardless of where they're coming from. You'll see strategies on de-escalation and change talk through a lens of compassion. Challenge your assumptions and reflexes.   In order to obtain credit for the Interpersonal Skills for Effective Interviewing Series, participants must attend all three trainings (Engaging through Empathy; Navigating Discord; Motivating Change). Partial credit will not be given for this cohort. Read more

Project Harmony operates multiple programs that refer to mental health practitioners. Mental health professionals who accept our referrals must anticipate and be able to respond appropriately to ethical issues that may arise during therapy. In this training, professionals from our various programs, will discuss the most common ethical issues we encounter. The information and strategies provided will inform your practice to ensure you are responding to these ethical issues in effective ways. Read more