Rooted in Resilience is built on a foundation of expert knowledge and community support, empowering families to foster growth, build strong connections and advocate for every child’s success. Developed and presented by CRCC’s experienced team of professionals, this series equips parents and caregivers with valuable insights on parenting, advocacy and child well-being. From understanding child behavior to driving meaningful change in our community, we bring relevant topics to families in a clear, accessible way. Join us as we grow together, strengthening families and creating a community where all children can thrive.

This series is open to everyone.

2026 Schedule

When You Want to Care But You Can’t: Combatting Compassion Fatigue
Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m. at CRCC NW
2010 N 88th Street Omaha, NE 68134

Join Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) for an engaging session led by Dr. Lequisha Turner of Evolving Minds Behavioral Health. This session is designed to help caregivers recognize the signs, symptoms, and impact of compassion fatigue—and explore practical strategies to address it, so you can continue finding meaning and fulfillment in the care you provide.

Enjoy coffee, donuts and fruit while taking time to focus on something just as important: caring for yourself. Plus, we’ll have drawings for gift bags throughout the event!

Dr. Turner, an Omaha native and UNO alum, worked in the social services field for over a decade before pursuing her doctoral degree in Educational Psychology at UNL. As an assistant professor, she enjoys training the next generation of social workers on providing high-quality services and building empathy for all populations. Dr. Turner also strives to partner with the Omaha community to promote community-centered research. Her research focuses on developing optimal environments for neurodiverse children, youth, and their families so that they may flourish.

This series is open to the entire community.

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Upcoming Sessions

Foundations for School Success: Behavioral supports that make a difference

Thursday, September 10, 6 p.m. via Zoom

Led by Teri McGill and Ali Sweitzer from ESU3 in Omaha, this session will focus on practical behavioral strategies that help children thrive in school settings. Families will learn approaches that support positive behavior, strengthen collaboration with educators, and create a strong foundation for learning success.

Be Your Best Advocate: System Change Starts With You

Wednesday, October 14, 6 p.m.

Join a panel discussion led by Lucas Atkinson, CRCC’s Director of Compliance and Advocacy, as we explore how families and individuals can navigate complex systems, prepare for the transition from school-age services to adulthood, and effectively engage with elected officials. This conversation will focus on practical ways to advocate for yourself, your family and help drive meaningful system change.

Watch Previous Classes

>> Better Nights, Brighter Days: Practical Sleep Support for Young Children

This session was not recorded, but we do have some resources to share from Dr. Kuhn:
- BabySleep.com
- Websites for Parents
- Resources for Parents
- Contact Dr. Kuhn
  - To make an appointment for behavioral sleep clinic at Children’s: 402-955-9300
  - For the Children’s medical sleep clinic: 402-955-REST

>> Unlocking Mealtime Success: Expanding Your Child's Palate with Behavior Science