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The STRONG Book and our new, online digital training are best when used in tandem. The book, distributed as a digital PDF, provides all the lesson plans and knowledge while the simple, straightforward online training helps bring those learnings to life. Take the online training at your leisure and when you complete it, you’ll be certified as a National STRONG Trainer.
STRONG: Teaching the Strengthening Families Protective Factor Framework to Parents and Professionals
50 innovative, interactive, practical lesson plans, suitable for parent groups, home visiting, and/or professional development.
All handouts in both English and Spanish
Background in the Protective Factor Framework and the lesson plan design.
Adaptations for working with youth and their families: Youth Thrive.
Also available as part of in-person or virtual training events.
The STRONG book is a digital PDF. When purchased, you will receive a personalized link to download the PDF.
Online Training & Certification: National STRONG Trainer
This is an online, on-demand, 2-hour course to become certified as a National STRONG Trainer. Topics include the history and background of Strengthening Families, the design of the lesson plans, an exploration of each Protective Factor and Youth Thrive, and practical applications of the lesson plans.
Completion of the tutorial also offers you the opportunity for a free follow-up consultation with Maureen and Jane, the authors.
Upon completion of this course, you will:
Have a thorough grounding in Strengthening Families and the Protective Factor framework
Understand the elements of good training design
Be prepared to deliver STRONG trainings and presentations
Be Certified as a National STRONG Trainer
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“STRONG is a wonderful resource for trainers who want to help people learn about the protective factors and find ways to change their practice. The book is full of lesson plans and great ideas trainers can put right to use.”
Cailin O’Connor, Senior Associate Center for the Study of Social Policy