Posts from 2024

TBRI Training

Advocates for Families Empowers Staff to Better Serve Traumatized Youth with TBRI Certification Ashland, Ohio–Advocates for Families, a leading organization dedicated to strengthening families is proud to announce that two key staff members, Tom Roepke and Megan McCarty, have earned prestigious certifications in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). TBRI is a cutting-edge approach specifically designed to support children who have experienced trauma. By emphasizing connection, empowerment, and trauma-informed care, TBRI equips caregivers with effective tools to foster healing and build strong,…

Team Spotlight: Mike

-Bachelor’s in Political Science from Wittenberg University -AAS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Fitness Management from the Community College of the Air Force -Lots of education and certifications in my previous roles within the Ohio Air National Guard

Strengthening Families Program 1/18/24

“The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based family skills training program for high-risk and general population families that is recognized both nationally and internationally. Parents and youth attend weekly SFP skills classes together, learning parenting skills and youth life and refusal skills. They have separate class training for parents and youth the first hour, followed by a joint family practice session the second hour.” (https://strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org/) Here are a few pictures from Advocates For Families first night of the Strengthening…

Climbing the Wall

This month’s group activity for mentees and their mentors involved a trip to the Climbing Wall at the Ashland University Rec Center, providing an opportunity for engaging physical activity and strengthening mentor-mentee relationships.

Strengthening Families Program

We are offering a unique and helpful opportunity for families in our community. No Cost, but a commitment to meet for 10 weeks. We’ll provide a delicious meal (thanks to our community partners) and a promise to create a fun learning time for families. Did we say it’s free? Sessions begin January 18, 2024. What is the program? Helping to improve your family dynamic. Topics: Boundaries, communication, teach children to advocate for themselves, learning about “my time”, family time, implementing…