Support for caregivers of youth who have experienced trauma
training for parents, caregivers & families
The YMCA’s Building Bonds Program is a trauma-informed, early intervention initiative designed to support families navigating mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges with their children. Grounded in the evidence-based practice Trust Based Relational Intervention®️, our program offers a four-module, multi-family group experience that empowers caregivers with tools to foster psychological safety, emotional regulation, and healthy attachment with their children.
What You'll LEarn about:
- Fostering connection & psychological safety
- Strengthening caregiver-child relationships
- Supporting co-regulation & resilience
register for a training near you
*Light meals will be served at every event!
- Jan 14 | 3:30-6:30pm: Border View Family YMCA, San Ysidro
- Jan 21 | 3:30-6:30pm: Border View Family YMCA, San Ysidro
- Jan 27 | 10:00am-1:00pm: Virtual, Register for Zoom Link
- Feb 3 | 5:30pm-7:30pm: Virtual, Register for Zoom Link
- Feb 11 | 10:00am-1:00pm: Virtual, Register for Zoom Link
- Feb 18 | 9:30am-12:30pm: Mission Valley YMCA, Mission Valley
- Feb 25 | 9:30am-12:30pm: Toby Wells YMCA, Kearny Mesa
Questions? Contact Larry Banks at lbanks@ymcasd.org
COMPLETED THE training but want more support?
join our community of practice!
Community of Practice (COP) is a monthly virtual support group designed for individuals who want continued connection and guidance after completing a Building Bonds training program. Reflect, share experiences, and learn alongside others who are applying Building Bonds principles in their caregiving and professional roles!
Who should attend:
This group is open to caregivers, care providers, and all individuals who have previously participated in a Building Bonds training and are seeking ongoing support.
what to expect:
Each session will offer a balance of learning, reflection, and peer discussion, including:
- A brief welcome and overview of session goals (5 min)
- Topic spotlight and discussion (20 min)
- Open forum to share experiences, challenges, and solutions (25 min)
- Key takeaways and a preview of the next session’s topic (10 min)
event details
- Frequency: Last Monday of each month
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Format: Virtual (Zoom/Teams)
- Pre-registration required
*Zoom links will be sent to registrants one hour before each meeting.
Questions? Contact Larry Banks at lbanks@ymcasd.org
about BUILDING BONDS
This initiative is part of the California Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and is supported by Heluna Health and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
