Workshop looks at needs of military-connected families

A two-day workshop in Fargo will address educational needs of military-connected families. The Living in the New Normal Institute: Helping Children Thrive Through Good and Challenging Times, will outline specific community resources, deployment information and practical strategies for encouraging resilience in all children.

The institute will take place Sept. 20-21 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo.

It’s sponsored by the North Dakota National Guard’s Service Member and Family Support program and provided by the Military Child Education Coalition, a nonprofit organization that addresses the educational needs of military-connected families. The coalition is accredited through the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and the National Board for Certified Counselors and Affiliates Inc., along with many state professional development agencies.

Anyone interested in the workshop can log on to MilitaryChild.org to register. While the course is free, participants can earn 1.2 continuing education units for $25 or one hour of graduate credit from Texas A&M University - Central Texas for $175. The fees are payable at the end of training, and 95 percent of the course must be attended to receive credit.

For more information, contact Myriam Virella at 254-953-1923 or myriam. virella@MilitaryChild.org or Beth Sandeen, North Dakota National Guard lead Child & Youth Program coordinator, at 701-451-6109 or beth.sandeen1@ us.army.mil.

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