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 prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska.  In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that will help with knowing how and when to report. 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

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. Be advised that this is an introductory training with basic information most helpful to new case workers. It would be a reminder of best practices to those who have been in the field longer.   This training consists of 2 hours of instruction time followed by 2 hours of scenario-based practice situations.   Scheduling Note: We must have 6-12 people enrolled for this training to be effective. Project Harmony may cancel a date due to low enrollment.   Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing   Read more