Building Resilient Futures, One Student at a Time.


Workshops and Training Opportunities
Through the Center, we offer a range of exclusive workshops and trainings designed to equip youth, families, organizations, professionals, and community partners with practical tools and evidence-based strategies. Our sessions cover critical topics such as social determinants of health, healthy relationships, trauma-informed care, and family well-being. Each training is interactive, tailored to organizational needs, and available for a per-attendee fee. By investing in these services, agencies can strengthen staff capacity, improve outcomes, and foster more resilient communities.
The Impact of Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias on Youth Outcomes

We invite your organization to host our enriching virtual workshop designed to explore the profound impacts of the social determinants of health on youth outcomes. This training provides a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of how societal factors shape outcomes for children and families.
Over the course of a 6-hour interactive session, participants will examine key areas such as education, socioeconomic status, community support systems, and their role in decision-making. Engaging discussions and activities will equip professionals with practical tools to recognize and address these barriers that influence youth and family outcomes.
Why Bring This Training to Your Organization?
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Tailored specifically for youth serving professionals
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Strengthens staff knowledge and capacity to address complex family needs
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Supports agencies in advancing equity and improving youth and family outcomes
Workshop Details
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Length: 6 hours
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Format: Virtual or In-Person, interactive, and instructor-led
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Fee Structure: Available at a per-attendee rate for organizations booking training sessions
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Minimum Attendees: 15
Partner with us to bring this innovative and impactful training directly to your team. Together, we can strengthen practice, reduce disparities, and promote resilience in Kentucky's organizations for youth and families.
The Poverty Simulation

Our Poverty Simulation Training offers participants a powerful, immersive experience that deepens understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by individuals and families living in poverty. Through interactive role-play and guided reflection, participants gain insight into the difficult choices, barriers, and systemic factors that shape the lives of those in need. This training builds empathy, fosters critical thinking, and equips organizations with the awareness needed to better serve and support vulnerable communities.
Why Bring This to Your Organization?
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Strengthen staff awareness of how poverty impacts families and decision-making
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Build empathy and compassion to improve service delivery and client interactions
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Encourage meaningful dialogue about systemic barriers and solutions
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Empower teams with tools to create more inclusive, effective programs and policies
Workshop Details
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Length: 6 hours
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Format: In-Person (only), interactive, and instructor-led
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Fee Structure: Available at a per-attendee rate for organizations booking training sessions
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Minimum Attendees: 40
Love Notes (Ages 15-24)

Our Love Notes Curriculum Training equips participants with the tools and understanding needed to help youth build healthy relationships, make wise choices, and envision positive futures. Through engaging activities, guided discussions, and evidence-based lessons, this training addresses topics such as communication, conflict resolution, goal-setting, and the impact of relationships on overall well-being. Love Notes empowers educators, counselors, and youth-serving professionals to guide young people in developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and relationship skills that promote long-term success and stability.
Why Bring This to Your Organization?
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Strengthen staff capacity to teach youth about healthy relationships and decision-making
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Build youth confidence, communication, and goal-setting skills
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Encourage open, age-appropriate discussions on love, respect, and responsibility
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Empower your organization to reduce risky behaviors and support positive youth development
Workshop Details
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Length: 6-8 hours
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Format: In-person or virtual, interactive, and instructor-led
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Fee Structure: Available at a per-attendee rate for organizations booking training sessions
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Minimum Attendees: 10
Mind Matters (Ages 12-24)

Our Mind Matters Curriculum Training helps participants understand the powerful connection between trauma, stress, and brain function—and how to build resilience in youth and adults. This evidence-based program provides practical tools to strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, and mindfulness practices that promote healing and personal growth. Through engaging lessons, reflection, and interactive activities, participants learn strategies to support themselves and those they serve in managing life’s challenges with confidence and compassion.
Why Bring This to Your Organization?
Strengthen understanding of how trauma and stress impact behavior and relationships
Build staff capacity to foster resilience and emotional regulation among youth and adults
Encourage trauma-informed practices that enhance safety, empathy, and connection
Empower teams to integrate mindfulness and self-care strategies into daily routines
Workshop Details
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Length: 6 hours
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Format: In-person or virtual, interactive, and instructor-led
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Fee Structure: Available at a per-attendee rate for organizations booking training sessions
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Minimum Attendees: 10