Enhancing Resilience in Traumatized Children- Webinar

November 14, 2024 | 2:00-3:30 pm | Zoom

Dr. Starks shares his experience growing up in the foster care system and overcoming the odds to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. His story portrays the complex realities of coming of age as a child deemed at-risk to offer actionable insight and encouragement to child welfare professionals.

This webinar training is 1.5 hours.
CEUs: 1.5 CEUs will be provided for social workers.
Webinar Audience: This webinar was designed for professionals and/or parents working with youth, School Counselors, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, and Psychologists. Credentials are not required to enroll; anyone can participate in the online course.

About the Presenter:
Dr. Adam Starks is an inspirational keynote speaker on various child welfare-related topics ranging from foster care, child mental health issues, and trauma-informed care. He is also an award-winning author of children’s books Love Will Find Your Home, Love Makes The World Go “Round, and his autobiography, Broken Child Mended Man. After aging out of the system, Dr. Starks earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Mennonite University, an M.B.A. from Strayer University, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Capella University. He is also the Founder and CEO of MNDYRR (mender), a supportive app that helps at-promise youth access social services and mental wellness resources. Dr. Starks' passion is child and family advocacy, serving on his local school board in Barbour County, Youth Advisory Board for World Vision KidReach, board member of Hero's Haven Child Advocacy Center, and President of the West Virginia CASA Association board. Dr. Starks resides in Philippi, West Virginia, with his wife and three children. For more information, please explore https://adamstarks.com