Kinship Care and Grandfamilies: Clinicians’ Role in Navigating Unique Family Dynamics
Online Training for Clinicians of Color
About this Training
During this training, participants will explore the unique dynamics and challenges faced by grandfamilies—where grandparents or other relatives raise children in the absence of their biological parents. Participants will gain insight into the emotional, social, and systemic pressures affecting grandfamilies and learn trauma-informed strategies to provide effective support.
Agenda
-Introduction (15 min): Overview of kinship care and grandfamilies, including definitions and statistics.
-Understanding Grandfamily Dynamics (30 min): Discussion on the caregiver-child relationship, the role of birth parents, and systemic challenges.
-Common Clinical Challenges (20 min): Addressing caregiver burnout, child attachment issues, and birth parent engagement.
-Trauma-Informed Strategies (30 min): Practical tools for supporting grandfamilies in therapy.
-Q&A and Reflection (25 min): Case study discussions and actionable steps.
About Your Trainer
Hi! I’m Dr. Glenda Clare. I am licensed in mental health and addiction counseling. I’ve got lived experience being the caregiver for a relative’s child. I also grew up in a blended family. Let’s work together to figure out strategies that fit your family. Think Possibilities!
Partnership is key – I’m nonjudgmental and here to create a safe space as I lend a helping hand. I will partner with you to figure out your family dynamics – what’s working well and what needs some adjustment. I use trauma-informed, solution-focused practices to help you explore strategies that fit your unique family needs.
When I’m not working, I enjoy good conversation, vegetable gardening and riding my bike. There is so much therapeutic value in watching movies and reading, two of my favorite things. Know that I sometimes give homework assignments that involve movies and books. So much can be learned through witnessing the experiences of others via books and movies.
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