Authentic Connection. Stronger Outcomes.
ENGAGE Effective Communication Training
Training for Meaningful Engagement
ENGAGE is more than communication training—it’s a relationship-building framework that helps professionals connect and partner more effectively with families and teams. Designed for supervisors and program leaders to strengthen staff skills and improve outcomes, this training helps you invest in your team, increase retention, and elevate engagement across your program.
Participants gain:
- Practical strategies to strengthen family engagement and retention
- Skills for building trust and authentic partnerships
- Self-awareness and active listening tools
- Strengths-based approaches for difficult conversations
- Understanding of how trauma and protective factors shape engagement
- Tools to strengthen team collaboration
Professional Development
Research-Based
NASW-Approved CEs
Communication Framework
Building Confident, Relationship-Centered Staff
Professionals often face difficult conversations, family stress, and complex situations without consistent tools or support. This training provides practical, trauma-informed strategies to help staff respond with confidence, build trust quickly, and create consistent, strengths-based interactions that improve engagement and outcomes.
Strengthen relationships through active listening and strengths-based communication
Build a shared trauma-informed approach
Increase staff confidence and retention
Strengthen family trust and engagement
Handle difficult conversations with practical strategies
“I would recommend ENGAGE to anyone that wants to improve their communication with coworkers, with families they serve and even in their own household, just having those action tools to be able to have those hard conversations and having support from others to be able to break things down.”
– Lakeisha Roach Intake Coordinator/Social Worker at Pre to 3
A Closer Look
Here’s what to expect from the training and how it supports your professional growth.
Training Format:
- 3.5-day hybrid virtual training with 12 hours of instructor-led webinars
- 9 hours of interactive, self-paced online learning
- Downloadable workbook and certificate of completion
Tools & Ongoing Support:
- Supervisor Support Tool for coaching and implementation
- Self-Assessment Tool for continued professional development
Continuing Education:
- Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Earn 18 continuing education contact hours (Approval #886914625-8750)
How it Works
Getting started is simple—follow these steps to join our 3.5-day live training led by a Great Kids instructor.
Select Training Dates
Choose the dates that work best for your team, or schedule a consultation to learn more
Register & Prepare
Secure your training and receive all the details and resources to get ready
Participate & Apply
Attend the live training and gain practical communication and engagement strategies you can use immediately
Connect With Great Kids
Phone:
1-800-906-5581
Email:
info@greatkidsinc.net
