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Healing Hidden Wounds: Understanding and Supporting Foster Children with PTSD is designed to equip foster and adoptive families with the knowledge and tools needed to care for children who have experienced trauma. This course explores the causes and effects of PTSD in children, offering practical strategies for creating a safe, supportive, and healing environment. Participants will learn to recognize the signs of PTSD, understand its impact on emotional and developmental growth, and implement trauma-informed parenting techniques. With a focus on hope and resilience, this course empowers caregivers to be agents of healing in their children’s lives, fostering trust and stability for brighter futures.

CEU Certificate: 1 Hour

Course Instructors

Ted Stackpole Ted Stackpole Facilitator

Chaplain Ted Stackpole serves the foster and adoption community with deep compassion and commitment, drawing from years of experience as a spiritual leader and advocate for vulnerable children and families. He is an ordained minister and an endorsed chaplain with the Assemblies of God, offering guidance, hope, and pastoral care to those navigating the complexities of foster care and adoption. A devoted father of eleven, Ted enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and hopes to one day fulfill his dream of exploring the rugged beauty of Alaska.

Charles Jordan, M. Ed. Charles Jordan, M. Ed. Trainer

PROFESSION: Art and Duel Enrollment English teacher at Pelehatchie High School in Pelehatchie, MS EDUCATION: William Carey University Master of Education Kim PERSONAL: Ric likes making art, travel, cooking, running and reading.

Kimberly Jordan, M. Ed., NBCT Kimberly Jordan, M. Ed., NBCT Trainer

PROFESSION: 2-3rd grade Gifted Teacher at Northside Elementary in Clinton, MS EDUCATION: University of South Alabama Master of Education PERSONAL: Kim loves arts and crafts, advocating for kids in foster care, road trips, writing, and a bucket list item is to visit all 50 states before she is 50. She has already visited 46.

 

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Introduction

Introduction (Time 3:22)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Introduction. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Understanding PTSD

Question 1 (Time 1:28)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Understanding PTSD. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Trauma in Foster Care

Question 2 (Time 2:45)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Trauma in Foster Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Identifying Symptoms

Question 3 (Time 2:34)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Identifying Symptoms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Impact on Development

Question 4 (Time 3:31)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Impact on Development. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Role of Caregivers

Question 5 (Time 7:26)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Role of Caregivers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Therapeutic Interventions

Question 6 (Time 3:48)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Therapeutic Interventions. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Building Resilience

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Lesson 1 of 1 within section Building Resilience. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Importance of Training

Question 8 (Time 3:34)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section The Importance of Training. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Community Support

Question 9 (Time 6:45)
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Community Support. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Hope and Healing

Question 10 (Time 6:07)
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Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts (Time 1:11)
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What’s The Good News!
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Final Thoughts. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Certificates
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