Science-Based Learning for Stronger Connections
SOAR… Personal & Professional Development Series
Insight Today, Stronger Relationships Tomorrow
The SOAR… Personal & Professional Development Series is a library of four online courses designed to elevate relational skills in professional and personal settings. SOAR empowers professionals to deepen connection, understand behavior through a science-informed lens, and confidently support healthy relationships while strengthening workforce capacity and driving greater impact across programs and teams.
Each SOAR course includes:
- 2-hour, self-paced online learning
- 2 NASW continuing education hours per course
- Certificate of completion
- $50 per course
NASW-Approved Continuing Education
Research-Based
Self-Paced Online Learning
SOAR COURSES
The Science of Attachment
This course explores the bond between infants and caregivers, showing how secure attachment supports healthy development and offering strategies to build stronger, trust-filled relationships.
Participants will:
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Understand the impact of secure attachment
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Explore its role in children’s development
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Learn strategies to build strong, trusting relationships
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Gain tools to nurture healthy, responsive connections
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A Strengths-Based Approach
This course helps focus on strengths rather than weaknesses. Grounded in research and practical strategies, you’ll build confidence in using a strengths-based mindset to support growth, and positive relationships.
Participants will:
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Understand and apply a strengths-based mindset
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Recognize and leverage strengths in themselves and others
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Build confidence to foster positive, empowering relationships
- Learn how to use strengths-focused strategies in their personal and professional life
Growing Resilience Through a Trauma-Informed Approach
This course builds understanding of trauma, its effects, and the role of resilience. You’ll learn practical, trauma-informed strategies to move from judgment to care.
Participants will:
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Understand how trauma and stress affect development
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Explore trauma-informed practices
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Learn strategies to foster resilience
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Build confidence in responding with care and empathy
The Power of Observation: Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond
This course teaches you to intentionally observe parent-child interactions and use feedback to foster positive relationships and stronger family bonds.
Participants will:
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Understand the value of intentional observation
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Learn effective frameworks for observing interactions
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Encourage positive, responsive caregiving
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Use strengths-based feedback to strengthen parent-child bonds
Meaningful Training for Busy Professionals
Many professionals need continuing education that actually supports their work with families—but limited time and compliance-focused trainings often fall short.
Great Kids’ SOAR courses provide flexible, research-based learning that strengthens practice and helps professionals make a meaningful impact.
Use observation to guide more effective support
Understand behavior through Attachment Science and brain-based insights
Apply trauma-informed practices and a strengths-based mindset
“The entire style of learning was excellent, very easy to follow and to understand the material”
“The learning platform was user-friendly and I appreciated the ample knowledge checks along the way.”
“I really liked that positive changes could build a person’s self-esteem and their confidence by acknowledging their strengths.”
How It Works
Choose your course, learn at your own pace, and earn continuing education in just a few hours.
Choose Your Course
Select the SOAR topic that fits your learning goals or schedule a consultation to learn more
Learn at Your Pace
Complete the 2-hour, self-paced online training on your schedule
Earn & Apply
Receive your certificate and NASW contact hours, and start using your new skills right away
Connect With Great Kids
Phone:
1-800-906-5581
Email:
info@greatkidsinc.net
