The 2013 Child Care and Education Professionals conference happens March 9th, 2013. The theme of this year's conferenceis Play: Connection Mind, Body and Soul. More information here.

 

 

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service invites you to A Night In Casablanca, Saturday, March 9th, from 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. at the Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico. It's an evening of fun to benefit CASA of Butte and Glenn counties. More details and ticket information here.

 

 

Strategies is offering two Father Engagement webinars. Engaging Fathers for Successful Re-entry from Incarceration takes place March 7th, and Engaging Fathers of Children with Special Needs is scheduled for April 4th. Details and registration information here.

 

 

First 5 Butte County is  sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Connie Mitchell on Domestic Violence: A practical clinical approach to a complex health issue. The workshop happens Tuesday, March 12th at the Southside Oroville Community Center. Details and registration information are here.

 

 

Parenting your Aspergers Teen is a series of classes for parents of teens and young adults with Aspergers and High Functioning Aspergers. Classes will be on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning March 12, 2013, and run through June 11, 2013. Classes begin at 6:00pm and will last for approximately an hour. Cost is $10 per person per night. Space is limited, so please reserve your seat by calling Chico Creek Counseling (530) 410-0505, ext. 105. Each class will be held at the Chico Creek Counseling office, 630 Salem Street, Suite 120, Chico.

 

 

Relax and Renew, Self-care For Adoptive Parents, is a workshop exploring a variety of self-care techniques that focus on relaxation and renewing your spirit. Learn how simple breathing techniques and body openers can help you to reduce stress and feel great. The workshop is Monday, March 18th and Thursday, April 18th, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M., at 868 East 7th Street in Chico. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to get down on the floor. To reserve your space call 879-3861.

 

 

Beneath the Mask - Understanding Adopted Teens, a workshop by Debbie B. Riley, take place Thursday, March 21st, at the Chico Masonic Family Center in Chico. Details here.

 

 

Childhood Trauma And The Brain: The Neurosequential Model of Caregiving, is a comprehensive approach to understanding trauma and brain development in children. Presented by Dr. Brice Perry, this free training takes place May 8th, 2013, at the Neighborhood Church of Chico. Registration is required; details are here.

 

 

NTI Upstream has announced their new webinar lineup for 2013. The focus of this year's webinars is Drug Use in Pregnancy: Focus on the Newborn. All webinars will be presented by Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff, President of NTI Upstream and Children's Research Triangle. Details are here.