Project Harmony Professional Training

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

This course provides a comprehensive overview of dependent adult abuse, with a focus on Iowa code, the impact on victims, and the roles of various agencies involved in supporting dependent adults. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the legal framework surrounding dependent adult abuse, including Iowa state laws, and the critical role that Adult Protective Services (APS) plays in addressing these issues. The course emphasizes the importance of interagency collaboration, highlighting the essential roles of APS, law enforcement, and child protection centers in safeguarding victims. Additionally, you will learn effective interviewing techniques, how cognitive development impacts interviews, and the wide range of medical and advocacy services available to victims. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach in preventing, investigating, and responding to dependent adult abuse, while minimizing trauma and ensuring positive outcomes for victims. 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

Engaging Through Empathy is an interactive training that empowers participants to communicate with empathy, build stronger relationships, and create meaningful connections. Through interactive, real-world scenarios, participants develop skills in active listening, emotional awareness, conflict de-escalation, and intentional communication. This course helps individuals better understand diverse perspectives, respond thoughtfully in challenging situations, and foster a more inclusive, collaborative, and people-centered environment. Ideal for social workers, counselors, case managers, educators, and other professionals who support clients.   Questions? Contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com. Please email to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing. Read more

Motivating Change is a training designed to help individuals encourage growth, build engagement, and support positive behavioral change through effective communication. Participants will explore techniques that foster collaboration, strengthen motivation, and reduce resistance in conversations with others regardless of the relationship.  Through practical scenarios and practical tools this course develops skills in active listening, goal-focused communication, and empowering others to identify meaningful and sustainable steps toward change.   Ideal for social workers, counselors, case managers, educators, and other professionals who support clients.   Questions? Contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com. Please email to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing. Read more