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Training

The Project Harmony Training Institute was developed in 2007 with the goal of ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect through education designed to increase awareness and promote understanding of the impact of abuse and neglect.

Project Harmony Training Institute

We provide over 400 trainings each year for educators, child welfare, medical, law enforcement, and mental health professionals as well as the larger community. Our goal is to deliver trainings on topics that build knowledge, effectiveness, and skill in professionals working with children and families.

Our trainings are engaging and interactive. With the addition of the training theater in 2012, trainees participate in simulation exercises within a “mock home” environment, allowing for practical application of learning in a realistic setting.

In addition to the training theater, Project Harmony has state-of-the art training rooms designed to accommodate small and large groups for in-person, live classroom training. Live streaming capability is also available.

The Omaha Chamber of Commerce recognized Project Harmony in 2018 with a Business Excellence Award for innovation in training.

Recent Successes

Dedicated to our core values of collaboration, innovation and integrity, our training team strives to deliver impactful knowledge across topics ranging from preventing child sexual abuse to understanding how trauma impacts children and families. Below are some recent accomplishments:

  • Over the past year, individuals across the nation accessed our online training courses — as well as people from six foreign countries: Germany, India, Singapore, Canada, UK, and Pakistan.
  • We worked with a large, local organization to create and deliver trauma awareness and self-care training to over 9,000 individuals.

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  • 0 Foreign Countries Received Training
  • 0 People Trained on Trauma Awareness

Testimonials

Date of Training: 10/29/20
Name of Training: Below the Line
Trainer: Javier
Quote: Great webinar, great presentation!

Date of Training: 7/21/20
Name of Training: Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care
Trainer: Javier
Quote: Javier (the trainer) was fantastic–to the point, great examples–he did a really nice job connecting with us and providing the context of compassion fatigue in our teaching world.

Date of Training: 8/20/20
Name of Training: Difficult Conversations
Trainer: Nicole
Quote: I really enjoyed the group discussion and breakout rooms.

Additional Testimonies from various trainings:

  • I really enjoyed the actual scenarios that we went through.  They gave a realistic situation to apply what we were talking about.
  • I enjoyed the webinar and think it is very applicable for our students.
  • I’m really enjoying these sessions. I know we can’t solve all the world’s problems in a few 1-hour sessions, so I appreciate you giving us small doses of information and time to talk.
  • The presenter was extremely knowledgeable on the topic. He was also a really engaging presenter and made the webinar an enjoyable learning experience. I received information unlike what I have received attending other webinars/trainings. This was much more useful and i felt like I learned something. I am looking for things for staff in my school and got useful information. I would love to get information on having Javier present to my staff, if possible! Thanks so much for hosting these!! 
  • This was a very applicable topic which was conveyed in a super engaging way.  Fantastic training. 
  • I continue to remain wowed with your training and your presentation.  I know it sounds goofy but I feel like I got back from vacation.  You are the best trainer ever so even if you train ‘how to clean a bathroom’ I will sign right up.  Thank you again for everything. – DHHS Supervisor on our Understanding and Building Effective Teams training
  • This was a very applicable topic which was conveyed in a super engaging way.  Fantastic training. – School Staff on our Engaging through Empathy training
  • Sometimes I am timid to post answers in the chat so I really appreciate the amount of surveys that were available. It allowed me to participate without feeling odd. Loved the training! – Social Worker on our Ready Set Change training

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Visit our Training Calendar to attend a free on-site training. Trainings by request have a minimal fee associated with them.

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We wish to thank you for your hospitality and the wonderful program and tour of Project Harmony. We are so fortunate to have an organization acting on the behalf of our children with such outstanding enthusiasm and dedication.

- Rotary Club of Omaha Northwest

Thank you so much for coming to Children’s and speaking to our staff. Your talk on “Understanding Poverty” was excellent, and I could see “wheels turning” as some staff members commented on simple ways their interactions might make a difference for children and parents.

- Patty Carrell, CMSW

I have felt that my input has been highly valued and respected when it comes to doing my job, and that is something that speaks volumes to the working environment here at Project Harmony.

- Brenda Jewell

We began collaborating with the Project Harmony through their Connections program last year, and we’ve continued the partnership. Connections represents an extremely valuable partnership and an opportunity to provide our students with a bridge to mental health services.

- Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Our experience and partnership with Project Harmony/Connections has been fantastic! It is a comfort knowing we have a partner who can connect our students and families with the appropriate resources in times of crisis or trauma.

- Millard Public Schools

This shadowing experience actually made me very interested in this field. One aspect that helped me narrow my choice of careers is the environment that Project Harmony had. It was very upbeat, cheerful and bright.

- UNMC High School Alliance Program – Student Journal

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Project Harmony for planning and delivering professional development to our 70 counselors, social workers and community counselors. We feel fortunate to have such a valuable resource in our community to partner with.

- Millard Public Schools

You have a top rate program – really national quality. I’m totally impressed.

- Lisa Fontes

At our last D2 Center Board meeting, I was describing the training and professional development we provide for our staff. At the top of the list was Project Harmony. Please know that you are providing an invaluable service to nonprofits in our community.

- Greg Emmel

Congratulations on the great media coverage of your Stewards class at Project Harmony on WOWT. You did a great job articulating the importance of prevention, and Susan was amazing too. Thank you so much for your partnership and all the important work you are doing.

- Cindy McElhinney – Darkness to Light

Just wanted to know that you made a difference in my life, and I will be using that momentum to make a difference in the lives of others. You are truly a rock star and a role model for me. Thank you for a new life I’m getting the chance to live.

- Anonymous

Many children through my caseload have received a backpack generously donated to the Project Harmony Triage Center. I have witnessed many faces light up when given the opportunity to pick out a new backpack, and I am very grateful for the generosity of the Junior League.

- DHHS – Children & Family Services

I have never felt as valued at other organizations like I do at Project Harmony. I really feel that the culture of a working environment is incredibly important. If an employee feels respected, valued and supported, that person will likely give more to fulfill the mission.

- Javier Castellote

Nick and Javier were great teachers and role players. It gave us an opportunity to see how someone in that situation would have reacted to our questions. They did a great job at showing us the difference between sympathy and empathy.

- Anonymous

I was able to shadow Mr. Nick Zadina. He was in charge of dealing with abused kids and help them. I am thankful to know all the information I learned during shadowing because it was eye opening.

- UNMC High School Alliance Program – Student Journal

The experience at Project Harmony was a deepening reminder of empathy that will be vital in my career as a nurse. I felt my perspective was widened on how others think, especially when discussing the assumptions we make.

- Anonymous

I didn’t know how many people work at Project Harmony, so I drew a lot to show how much Project Harmony means to me!

- Project Harmony Client

As difficult as a removal is on a child, the backpack they receive at Project Harmony provides a sense of belonging and hope. It truly is amazing something that seems so simple can change the perspective and shine light on these children.

- DHHS – Children & Family Services

Great leadership for a wonderful cause with outstanding long-term goals. Keep on doing all the good you do.

- Bill & Jean O’Conner

Project Harmony is the reason I started my journey in college. I just finished my associates and I'm going for my bachelors now in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice. Y'all helped my daughter back in early 2013 and I knew what I wanted to do with my life — help children.

- LaLa Ann

A young lady who works in our field told me that she loved what we do here at Project Harmony — she had been to Project Harmony seven years ago for a forensic interview. She said her positive experience was the biggest reason she is doing the work that she is today.

- Trainee

I found out that my foster son is going to have a forensic interview here at Project Harmony soon. It’s been interesting being on the other side of things and feeling so reassured that the child I care so deeply about is in very caring and capable hands.

- Jessica Kroeker

Nick demonstrated how one person could impact a huge group of student nurses by just attending his presentation. He gave me the reason, the courage to act, and the knowledge how to save victims that I will face in my future nursing career.

- Anonymous

I recently attended the Testifying Training course. Since that class I have been subpoenaed three times, and I had to testify at each hearing. Without this class I would have been less than prepared and too nervous to be credible. Thank you so much!

- Jenny Lewis

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The cycle of abuse does not have to continue, but we can’t end it alone. Anyone has the power to be someone who makes our community a safe place for all children.

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