Finding the Courage to Tell: Gratitude, Trusted Relationships & the People Who Open Doors
‹ Back to Training ListThis in-person training will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026
from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Connecticut Clearinghouse conference room, located at:
334 Farmington Avenue (Route 10)
Plainville, CT 06062
Approved for 2 Contact Hours through the CT Certification Board.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the connection between animal cruelty, child maltreatment, family violence, and other forms of interpersonal violence - and consider how awareness of these intersections can strengthen work with children, families and communities.
- Recognize how everyday relationships, connection, consistency, and supportive interactions can create conditions in which children feel comfortable seeking help from trusted adults.
- Apply relationship-centered strategies for receiving difficult or concerning communication from a child in ways that preserve trust, support emotional safety, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.