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

Institute for Human Services (ihs-trainet.com/training). These live on-line trainings are open to the public. You can contact IHS to sign up for a training. Classes tend to fill up so register in advance if interested.
  • August 8 & 10, 2023: Anxiety Disorders in Grade School Children 5.5 hours CE
  • November 2, 2023: Supporting Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities, 3 CE
  • December 12 & 14, 2023: Anxiety Disorders in Grade School Children, 5.5 CE
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:
  • Maintaining Resilience in a time of Resilience Erosion
  • Understanding Roles and Rules in Family Child Custody Cases

Speaking Engagements

Upcoming

NASW Ohio Annual Conference. November 17, 2023
Supporting Adolescent Self-Advocacy with Ethical Humility (with Chris Sweet, LSW).

Past

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

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”