Conflict Resolution & Foster Care-Dec-in-person 25

Managing Conflict in a Foster Care Setting

Date: December 15, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 4:000pm

Cost: $350.00

Location: Kennesaw State University
                School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding & Development
                3201 Campus Loop Road
                Kennesaw, GA 30144
 

Learning Objectives:

·         Identify common sources of conflict in foster care

·         Navigate legal and systemic roles in dispute resolution

·         Apply trauma-informed approaches to de-escalate tension

·         Use collaborative tools to solve problems as a team and healthy family unit

·         Develop elf-care plans to sustain healthy relationships

About: Conflict resolution strategy training in a foster care setting will equip foster parents,caregivers, child welfare professionals and attorneys with vital and proven tools tomanage and de-escalate conflicts in a trauma-informed, empathetic manner.

This invaluable training focuses on the specific drivers of conflict within foster caredynamics, enhancement of communication skills, active listening, emotionalregulation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Participants will learn to recognizethe impact of trauma on behavior, set consistent boundaries, and use of restorativepractices and conflict coaching to rebuild trust and relationships with traumatizedfoster children.

By fostering a safe and supportive environment, this training will help reduce tension, promote healing, and improve outcomes for children in care.

Facilitator: John F. Martin, ESQ.

Cancellation Policy: Prior to December 1, 2025, full refund: December 1-8, 2025. $75.00 fee will be applied.  No refund after December 8, 2025.