{"id":43272,"date":"2025-09-08T13:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=43272"},"modified":"2025-09-08T13:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:02:15","slug":"new-sharpening-skills-webinar-series-rooted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2025\/09\/08\/new-sharpening-skills-webinar-series-rooted\/","title":{"rendered":"New Sharpening Skills Webinar Series: Rooted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\ud83c\udf33 CASA Webinar Series: Rooted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f&nbsp;Register in CASA College:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/instructor-led-courses\/e1b355c1-aa0a-4ba7-9c3f-000be54c7ba2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/instructor-led-courses\/e1b355c1-aa0a-4ba7-9c3f-000be54c7ba2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theme: Rooted \u2013 Being steady, thoughtful, and grounded in the midst of a chaotic system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year-long webinar series is designed to support CASA volunteers in staying centered and effective as they navigate the complexities of child advocacy. Each quarter, we\u2019ll explore a different way to stay&nbsp;<em>rooted<\/em> \u2014 in the case, the child, yourself and your instincts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Quarterly Topics &amp; Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_b88fdd-7b\">Q1: Rooted in the Case \u2013 Advocating Through Transitions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>October 8, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transitions are inevitable\u2014but your advocacy can be the constant that makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This webinar is designed to support CASA volunteers and child advocates in navigating the many transitions that can occur in a child\u2019s case, including placement changes, school moves, and caseworker turnover. Learn how to stay grounded and effective, even when everything else is shifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this session, we\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to maintain momentum and continuity during key transitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The essential questions to ask to ensure the child\u2019s needs remain centered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to be a steady, reliable presence for both the child and the professional team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll leave with practical tools and a renewed sense of purpose to help you advocate with clarity and compassion\u2014no matter what changes come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_da8388-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_da8388-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_da8388-26\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_da8388-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_da8388-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_da8388-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_da8388-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_da8388-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_da8388-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading43272_da8388-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_da8388-26\">Q2: Rooted in the Body \u2013 Understanding Sensory and Emotional Dysregulation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>January 14, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for an insightful and practical session designed for CASA volunteers and child advocates who want to deepen their understanding of how trauma, neurodiversity, and environmental factors influence children&#8217;s behavior and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this webinar, we\u2019ll explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How sensory and emotional dysregulation manifests in children, especially those with trauma histories or neurodiverse profiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What CASA volunteers might observe during home visits or in school environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to respond with empathy and effectiveness\u2014without pathologizing the child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies for observing behavior and using strengths-based, non-stigmatizing language in court reports and advocacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re new to this work or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with tools to better support the children you serve\u2014rooted in compassion, understanding, and respect for each child\u2019s unique experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43272_5af2e9-ba\">Q3: Rooted in Yourself \u2013 Preserving Mental Health and Energy in CASA Work<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>April 8, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your well-being is essential to your advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This webinar is a space for CASA volunteers and child advocates to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with their purpose. The work is meaningful\u2014but it can also be emotionally demanding. 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