Laura is an experienced trainer who blends up to date research with real life examples allowing for practical application of concepts and ideas. She regularly speaks to mental health professionals, parents, educational staff, and other helping professionals. Reach out to her directly at lgaines@individualsolutions to ask about availability.
Trainings & Speaking Engagements
Upcoming
Laura presents continuing ed in her field. Sessions open to the public are listed below with links:
April 3, 2025, 1:00pm-4:15pm EST: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Challenges, Resources and Professional Resilience
- Virtual (Zoom) | Hosted by the Institute for Human Services
- Audience: 3 Social Work CE’s available, open to all professionals working with adolescents
- https://www.ihs-trainet.com/supporting-lgbtq-youth Full – Wait List Available
May 2, 2025, 8:00am-9am EST: Professional Presentations: Transfer of Learning
- Virtual | Hosted by the Ohio Psychological Association
- Audience: 1 Social Work CE’s available, open to all professionals
- OPA Annual Convention
May 8, 2025, 1:00pm-4:15pm EST: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Challenges, Resources and Professional Resilience
- Virtual (Zoom) | Hosted by the Institute for Human Services
- Audience: 3 Social Work CE’s available, open to all professionals working with adolescents
- https://www.ihs-trainet.com/supporting-lgbtq-youth
May 21, 2025, Time TBD: Neuro-inclusion and Trauma-Responsive Practices: Synergy to Support Workplace Inclusion
- 12th Annual Trauma-Informed Care Summit | Ohio
- Audience: 3 Social Work CE’s available, open to all professionals working with adolescents
- Link not yet available.
For Members of National Association of Social Workers – Ohio Chapter
Laura has recorded 2 one hour webinars which professionals can access as part of their NASW Ohio membership:
Past
- March 5, 2025: Acknowledging All Expertise: Ethical Humility, 1CE
- February 19, 2025: Use of Ethical Humility in Supporting Adolescent Self-Advocacy, 3CE
- December 10, 2024: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Teens: Working with Teens and Families, 3 CE
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October, 2024. “Raising Resilient Kids” The Heartful Parent Podcast.
- September 11, 2024: Non-Suicidal Self Injury in Children and Teens, 3 CE
- March 23, 2024: Attachment Styles: The Impact on Relationships, Spirituality Network, Columbus, Ohio.
- December 12 & 14, 2023: Anxiety Disorders in Grade School Children, 5.5 CE
- November 2, 2023: Supporting Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities, 3 CE
- November 17, 2023: Supporting Adolescent Self-Advocacy with Ethical Humility (with Chris Sweet, LSW), NASW Ohio Annual Conference.
- August 8 & 10, 2023: Anxiety Disorders in Grade School Children 5.5 hours CE
- May 10 & 11, 2023: Ethical Considerations in Working with Adolescents, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit.
- January 27, 2023: Ethics and Adolescent Clients, Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership.
- July 8, 2022: Increasing Resilience – Yours and Theirs: Learn, Model, Teach, The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) Colloquium, New Orleans, LA.
- October 6, 2021: Panel Discussion, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Ohio Conference.
- May 19, 2021: “Am I Ready for Crisis Conversations?: Self-Reflection for Trauma Informed Care”, Ohio Children’s Alliance: 8th Annual Virtual Trauma-Informed Care Summit. (Virtual)