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
Upcoming
Laura presents continuing ed in her field. Sessions open to the public are listed below with links:
February 19, 2025, 1pm-4:15 pm EST: Use of Ethical Humility in Supporting Adolescent Self-Advocacy
- Audience: 3 Social Work CE’s available, open to all professionals working with adolescents
- https://www.ihs-trainet.com/ethical-humility
For Members of National Association of Social Workers – Ohio Chapter
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March 5, 2025: Acknowledging All Expertise: Ethical Humility
- 1 free ethics CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists for all for Social Work Month
- https://www.naswoh.org/events/event_list.asp?DGPCrSrt=&DGPCrPg=2
Laura has recorded 2 one hour webinars which professionals can access as part of their NASW Ohio membership:
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- Maintaining Resilience in a time of Resilience Erosion
- Understanding Roles and Rules in Family Child Custody Cases
Past
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December 10, 2024: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Teens: Working with Teens and Families, 3 CE
- September 11, 2024: Non-Suicidal Self Injury in Children and Teens, 3 CE
- 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
- August 8 & 10, 2023: Anxiety Disorders in Grade School Children 5.5 hours CE
Speaking Engagements
Upcoming
Check back soon for upcoming opportunities.
Past
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The Heartful Parent Podcast. October, 2024.
- Spirituality Network, Columbus, Ohio. March 23, 2024
Attachment Styles: The Impact on Relationships - NASW Ohio Annual Conference. November 17, 2023
Supporting Adolescent Self-Advocacy with Ethical Humility (with Chris Sweet, LSW) - Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit. May 10 & 11, 2023
Ethical Considerations in Working with Adolescents - Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership. January 27, 2023
Ethics and Adolescent Clients - The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) Colloquium, New Orleans, LA. July 8, 2022
Increasing Resilience Yours and Theirs: Learn, Model, Teach - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Ohio Conference. October 6, 2021
Panel Discussion - Ohio Children’s Alliance: 8th Annual Virtual Trauma-Informed Care Summit. May 19, 2021 (Virtual)
“Am I Ready for Crisis Conversations?: Self-Reflection for Trauma Informed Care”