Wellness Resource Wednesday is a bi-monthly 1.5-hour health-centered discussion that includes information from a professional in the field of caregiver skills; caregiver support and information; child development; health and well-being; education; and parenting. Each discussion offers ways for you to increase your health and wellness toolkit for yourself and the children placed in your home.

Topic: Reframing Challenging Behaviors 

Presenter: Lucas Harrington, PsyD 

When children misbehave, caregivers are often told that the child needs "more". More limits, more correction, more consequences. But what if they actually need something entirely different? University of Washington Autism Center psychologist and parent/caregiver coach Lucas Harrington, PsyD will talk about his favorite tools and resources for supporting children who don't fit the mold. Instead of power struggling for compliance, adults can learn to be the trusted authority that young people turn to for help in bringing out their best selves. The primary audience is caregivers of school-age children, but many resources will be relevant for supporting anyone who struggles.