Spencer, Iowa: Seasons Center and the Family Support Center will host a free virtual training for Foster, Adoptive & Kinship families on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. The training will be led by Shari Simmons, MSW, LCSW.
As an author and motivational speaker, Shari Simmons’ passion and expertise leaves families inspired and equipped with tools to manage trauma, stress and relationships.
She has been a foster parent herself, and works with many foster/adoptive parents in her private practice. During this training, Shari will discuss topics such as: tools & strategies for parenting foster/adoptive youth, how the limbic brain operates in children, and how to identify the need beneath behaviors. 
“I saw Shari Simmons speak last year, said Sherri Huizenga, Family Support Center Permanency Support Specialist and foster and adoptive mother. “She is a wonderful speaker with a powerful message. We are thrilled to have Shari share her expertise, experiences and inspirational message with the foster/adoptive community.”
The training will occur virtually via Zoom. Online registration for the training is available at https://bit.ly/34Vdn08. Registration links can also be found on the Events page of the Seasons Center website (www.seasonscenter.org) or on the Seasons Center Facebook Events page.
For those who register for the training, Zoom links will be provided via email 1 to 2 weeks prior to the training date. For those with limited access to internet, a dial-in option will be available. Foster/Adoptive CEU’s will be available for this training.