Effective Methods That Strengthen Your Impact—Without Adding More to Your Plate
Simple Shifts That Make a Big Difference in Your Work With Children and Families
Pamela Oatis
M.D., FAAP, Pediatrician and Medical Director, Hand in Hand Certified Instructor
Blake Adams
Child and Family Therapist (LMFTA), Hand in Hand Certified Instructor
Magdalena Garcia
MA Education, Hand in Hand Certified Instructor
July 31, 2025 // 1 pm PDT / 4 pm EDT / 9 pm BST / 6 am AEST (Aug 1st)
You care deeply and bring your best every day. Yet, with growing demands—academic, emotional, behavioral—it’s natural to feel the weight of doing more with less… all while staying calm, connected, and in control.
What if there was another way?
In this free panel conversation, an educator, a therapist, and a pediatrician come together to share how emotional support—not another new program—changed everything in their work with children and families.
We’ll talk about what really helps kids thrive—and what helps you stay grounded, connected, and resourced, even on the toughest days.
Join us to hear:
- Why it’s not just about structure or strategies—but the support behind them.
- What helped these professionals move from stress to connection.
- How to support emotional well-being—for both you and the children you serve—through connection.
- Why how you feel matters just as much as what you do.
We go live in:
✅ This conversation is for you if:
- You’re feeling worn down or stretched thin in your work with children and families.
- You’ve tried “systems” but still feel like something’s missing.
- You want tools that support you, not just those you work with.
Join us and explore the support that helps professionals like you thrive.
Words of praise from professionals
"It has been tremendously gratifying to weave this parenting strategy into my clinical work with parents, and into my home life with my own children."
-Beth Ohanneson, MS, MFT
"I love how the Hand in Hand approach emphasizes supporting the triggers and past emotional hurts parents must work through and heal as parents. It offers a parenting model as a transformational journey, as I like to say."
-Karen Wolfe, LMFT
FAQs
How do I join the event?
Once you've registered to save your spot, you will receive an email with the link you will need to click on to attend the event live.
How long does the event last?
The event is schedule to last one hour.
What if I can’t attend live?
We would love for you to join us live, but we understand that busy schedules and time zone differences can make it challenging. This is why we will record the event and, within a week after the live event, send the replay to all registered participants.
Is there a cost to attend?
This event is FREE for everyone.
How can I get additional support?
You can get personalized support and action steps from Hand in Hand Instructors 365 days/year, 24/7 in the Parent Club Community, which you can access ongoing support and explore the ways you can nurture self-regulation, compassion, and connection in your family and work.
Don't miss this exclusive event
About Hand in Hand
Hand in Hand is a non-profit organization committed to meeting the core needs of children and the adults who care for them. We are building a world where all parents, caregivers, educators and professionals are well-supported with Tools to deliver love and guidance, create connected learning communities and improve outcomes in the lives of children and families.
Hand in Hand's approach is designated as a Promising Practice by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP). It is a set of accessible, trauma-informed, attachment-based, and emotion-focused Tools that can be incorporated into families, school communities, and a range of therapeutic settings. These Tools have been used effectively by thousands of parents, educators, and mental health professionals for over 35 years.
Know a friend or colleague who'd love to attend to this event? Share it!
©Hand in Hand. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy