Welcome to FaithBridgeU!

 Join us in this training to understand the anxiety symptoms throughout the ages from newborns to seniors. We will then discuss how to Identify and cope with anxiety throughout the years. This course is taught by Krystal Speier, LCPC.  Krystal has a long history of working with a variety of clients, having spent years working in psychiatric hospitals for children and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) with children and their families. She has worked with children and families in the foster care system to assist in achieving permanency in the home or getting back into the biological home. Krystal has engaged in individual, group, family, and couples therapy. She has her clinical license and is a nationally certified counselor. In addition to her direct client care services, Krystal has a history of developing and presenting training sessions on trauma-informed care and working as the lead member of a team challenged to implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within a system of care.

Parenting a child/youth with ADHD can be challenging, but there are strategies that can help. When we learn about ADHD to understand the child/youth better, it helps us realize how parenting differently can bring stronger results. Basic beginnings with consistent daily routine, simple instructions, and smaller steps in tasks, helps your child/youth with their ability to grasp expectations, stay focused, and not feel overwhelmed. Encourage regular exercise to help release excess energy, coupled with monitoring and controlling screen time, as excessive exposure can exacerbate symptoms. Ensure your child/youth gets enough sleep and maintains a balanced diet. Also, no matter how resistant it feels, positive reinforcement for good behavior and provide frequent positive feedback is more effective than negative consequences. Be patient and understanding and remember that your child/youth's behavior is not their fault. Consult with a healthcare professional about medication, seek help from therapists, support groups, or school resources. Be mindful of the importance of caring for your own stress and challenges of parenting a child/youth with ADHD.  This course is taught by Lindsey and Zac Martin.  Lindsey is a TBRI Practitioner, Practicing Therapist, and Trainer for FaithBridge.  Zac is her husband and worship Pastor at Celebration Church in Hoschton, GA.  Zac brings his first hand knowledge of late diagnosed ADHD and the treatment processes, as well as sharing ways that he has found a career that fits his unique learning needs. Zac brings hope to parents and families in knowing their children can survive and thrive with ADHD later in life. 

Are you experiencing a season of chaos or wrestling with feelings of confusion? Maybe your days feel out of control or a new circumstance or season has thrown you into the unknown? We all experience chaos and confusion at one time or another. So do our children. So how, in the midst of the chaos, do we move from the swirl of chaos into a culture of intentionality? Join Suzanne as she shares strategy to move you from "survival mode" into "satisfying (and sane) momentum" leading to intentionality and an environment of peace for you and your family. 

Join us for an empowering wellness training tailored specifically for foster and adoptive parents. This webinar dives deep into practical self-care strategies, stress management techniques, and tips for fitting it all in, even with the busiest schedules. Led by wellness coach and foster parent advocate Nicole Barlow, this session is designed to help you care for yourself amidst the challenges of parenting children with trauma histories. We’ll discuss:

• Simple and effective self-care habits that you can implement today
• Proven stress management techniques to bring calmer and resilience into your life
• Time management tips for juggling your responsibilities and finding balance
• Faith-based support to lean into God's strength as you walk this journey

Whether you’re in the early stages of foster care or have been navigating this path for years, this training will equip you with tools to support your well-being so you can better care for those who depend on you. Join us to create a self-care plan that fits seamlessly into your life!

Lindsey has been a therapist for 11 years working primarily with individuals who have experienced complex childhood trauma. She is trained in TF-CBT, Narrative therapy, and EMDR.

TBRI is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses:

• Empowering Principles to address physical needs
• Connecting Principles for attachment needs
• Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors

TBRI intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research. It is designed for children from “hard places” such as abuse, neglect, and/or trauma. Because of their histories, it is often difficult for these children to trust the loving adults in their lives, which often results in perplexing behaviors. TBRI offers practical tools for caregivers, or anyone who works with children, to see the “whole child” in their care and help that child reach his highest potential.

This training module is designed to equip foster parents, caregivers, and professionals with strategies for disciplining children who have experienced trauma. The focus is on understanding the impact of trauma on behavior, applying trauma-sensitive discipline techniques, and fostering a safe environment for healing and growth. The goal is to discipline with compassion, empathy, and consistency while promoting emotional regulation and positive behavioral change.

Teenagers can be so wonderful but connecting with them can be scary, tricky, and unknown. Connecting with teenagers is key to helping them manage their emotions and behaviors in and outside of the home. Come learn some ways to find common ground with teenagers and build that relationship with them. This presentation will also include an open dialogue to ask questions and share insights.

Parenting a child with a history of trauma comes with unique challenges—and questions. TBRI® Parent Coaching Sessions are designed to give you real-time answers tailored to your family's specific needs. Bring your parenting questions, concerns, and scenarios, and receive personalized guidance grounded in Trust-Based Relational Intervention® principles. These sessions are a safe space to explore practical, connection-driven strategies that help you build trust, foster healing, and confidently navigate the ups and downs of parenting.

In today's world hidden dangers disguised as "cultural norms" are a growing concern for families, young adults and children. It is imperative that parents understand the enemy's culture of chaos. If you don't understand culture, you won't fully understand your child. Parents, if you are not shaping your children, culture sure will. Join Suzanne as she sheds light on several hidden dangers and destructive worldviews and encourages you with solutions to overcome the chaos and shape your child’s heart and future.