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June 2019
Yuck! I Don’t Eat That! Nutrition & Selective Eating in Young Children with Autism
About This Webinar: Many families of young children with autism and related disorders face challenges related to diet, nutrition, and food selectivity. This webinar addresses common concerns of families surrounding dietary preferences and limitations often seen in young children with autism. The presenters will highlight the effects of food preferences, aversions, and special diets on child and family outcomes and discuss ways professionals and families can encourage young children with autism to broaden their diet. They will also provide strategies… Continue Reading Yuck! I Don’t Eat That! Nutrition & Selective Eating in Young Children with Autism
Find out more »Professional Boundaries in Action: Lessons from Practice
About This Webinar: There is always a risk that boundaries and roles can become blurred and uncertain in the work of helping professionals. The pressures of time and circumstance can create challenges. Practical lessons drawn from experience can help guide the way for appropriate and effective effort. In this webinar, helping professionals with past and current military experience share insights and advice through case studies and exercises. Learning Objectives: Understand the Principles of Learning as a foundation for appreciating professional boundaries.… Continue Reading Professional Boundaries in Action: Lessons from Practice
Find out more »May 2019
Gender and Finances
About This Webinar: Join Dr. Barbara O'Neill and Dr. Martie Gillen to discuss the differences in spending, saving and money management behaviors between men and women, and explore ways counselors and educators can better understand clients' needs and behavior. The first half of this webinar will focus on the research behind financial behavior differences between men and women as well as external factors that impact financial capability, such as the gender pay gap. The second half of the webinar will… Continue Reading Gender and Finances
Find out more »Sexualized Behaviors in Children and Youth
About This Webinar: Child sexual abuse can be a very tough topic to discuss. However, it is very important when preparing families and professionals with strategies to keep kids safe and thriving during childhood and youth. In this webinar Dr. Shelly Martin, a child abuse pediatrician and US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, will review and explore normal, concerning and problematic sexualized behaviors that children may display. Additionally, various factors associated with children’s sexualized behaviors will be identified to assist clinicians… Continue Reading Sexualized Behaviors in Children and Youth
Find out more »Understanding Professional Boundaries
About This Webinar An understanding of professional boundaries is crucial for helping professionals in the military and in other contexts. An appreciation for boundaries helps professionals in their interactions with clients, in working with other professionals, and in identifying and preserving a sense of professional identity and role in their work. In this webinar, Dr. Kim Finney of the University of Southern California shares with us insights on this important and complex topic. Learning Objectives: Increase understanding of Theories on Personal… Continue Reading Understanding Professional Boundaries
Find out more »April 2019
Air Force Nutrition Initiatives
About This Webinar: What is the Air Force doing to promote health and nutrition to support the Airmen in meeting the physical demands of their mission? Join us to learn about Air Force Nutrition Initiatives and the HeRO Strategy. The mission of the HeRO Strategy is to improve the health status of active duty members to positively influence mission readiness and force protection. Objectives: Discuss methods available for addressing population health and wellness concerns Explain the Health and Readiness Optimization (HeRO) Strategy… Continue Reading Air Force Nutrition Initiatives
Find out more »Home Is Where Your Heart Is | Kids Serve Too!
About This Webinar: Representative(s) from the Sesame Street Workshop will address potential child concerns and developmentally appropriate responses to relocation transitions, explore resources that caregivers can use when addressing these concerns, and provide tips in navigating the resources related to this topic on the Sesame Street for Military Families website. This event is hosted by the Family Transitions concentration area of the Military Families Learning Network. https://youtu.be/UBTDbQX8br0 Presenters Antonio Freitas- Senior Content Manager at Sesame Workshop. Here he works to… Continue Reading Home Is Where Your Heart Is | Kids Serve Too!
Find out more »What Do We Know: Autism Screening, Diagnosis, & Supporting Young Children & Families
About This Webinar: Children can be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as early as 18 months, but delays in social and communication skills and other signs can appear earlier in life. This webinar will cover the prevalence of autism in the US and common red flags. The screening and diagnosis process of young children with autism will also be discussed. Strategies for partnering with and supporting families through this process will be shared. Continuing Education (CE) Credit Click the appropriate… Continue Reading What Do We Know: Autism Screening, Diagnosis, & Supporting Young Children & Families
Find out more »PCS Series: Research and Tools for Supporting Military Transitions
About This Webinar: Join us to get an overview of common issues military families face during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). The first half of this webinar examines the 2018 RAND Report, “Enhancing Family Stability During a Permanent Change of Station.” The second half of the webinar focuses on the tools available to military service providers through Military OneSource, such as Plan my Move, and other Military OneSource moving resources that can support families throughout a PCS. This is… Continue Reading PCS Series: Research and Tools for Supporting Military Transitions
Find out more »March 2019
International Lifestyle Recommendations for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
About This Event: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder and a main causes of infertility in women. In this webinar you'll learn about PCOS and the role of nutrition in treatment. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the role of weight management and nutrition in PCOS. Summarize the new international evidence-based lifestyle recommendations for PCOS. Identify the potential barriers to applying the lifestyle recommendations in clinical practice. https://youtu.be/-3mfuIpbhYU Presenters: Annie LIn, PhD, RD Postdoctoral Fellow Northwestern University Brittany Jarrett PhD, RD Postdoctoral Fellow… Continue Reading International Lifestyle Recommendations for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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