Parenting for Positive Self-Worth

Parenting for Positive Self-Worth (PSSW)

The Parenting for Positive Self-Worth curriculum was developed by Cindy R. Lee, LCSW and is utilized at HALO Project International. Concepts are based on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) and special permissions were granted from the Karyn-Purvis Institute of Child Development to create this curriculum.

Parenting for Positive Self-Worth is an eight-week, two-hour-per-week group program developed to follow Making Sense of Your Worth. HALO utilizes this program as a preventative intervention to support families and reduce the likelihood of children entering care. In 2025, Parenting for Positive Self-Worth was updated to function independently, making it accessible to individuals who have not yet completed Making Sense of Your Worth.

Parenting for Positive Self-Worth is offered to a wide range of caregivers, including:

Those impacted by the foster care system
Justice-involved caregivers
Caregivers of children in foster care or adoption
Caregivers supporting youth facing adversity
Any caregiver who wants to help their children grow up knowing their worth and value

This training will guide participants through the Parenting for Positive Self-Worth curriculum.

Prerequisites to Attend: Due to the curriculum being based on TBRI® there are requirements to attend this training:

1) You must be a Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator

2) You must be a TBRI® Practitioner or be fully trained in the Caregiver Package by a TBRI® Practitioner and working directly alongside them

Cost to Attend (Virtual): $800.00 (payment options available)

*Pre-trained PPSW facilitators can attend a shortened training on the updates to the curriculum and receive a new facilitator manual for $150.00. Contact Hannah Stewart at hannahs@haloprojectokc.org for information.

Time Commitment:

Virtual PPSW Training is held for 2-Days from 10:00- 4:00 central.
When offered in-person, PPSW training is held from noon-4:30 on Thursday and 9-4:30
on Friday.

What is Included? Participants will receive a Parenting for Positive Self-Worth Participant’s Guide, a Parenting for Positive Self-Worth Facilitator’s Manual, PLAY Box Supplies, a set of children’s books and a Dropbox link with all resources needed for using the curriculum.

Once trained, can I train others in the curriculum? This is not a train-the-trainer program. Once trained, you will be able to utilize the curriculum with caregivers directly, but you will not be able to train other professionals in how to use the curriculum.

How to Apply: Training dates are listed to the right on this page. Please choose and click on an available date to go to the training information and application.

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Commonly Asked Questions

Is an online or "virtual" option available for this training?

Parenting for Positive Self-Worth is offered twice a year in a virtual format.

Occasionally, Parenting for Positive Self-Worth is offered in-person the same week as Making Sense of Your Worth instead of the break-out sessions. This occurs when HALO travels to locations to offer Making Sense of Your Worth in areas with a high number of TBRI® Practitioners.

Are CEU’s available for this training?

Yes, CEU’s for LCSW, LADC, LMFT and LPC will be offered. Please note, these CEU’s will be provided to local clinicians. Those outside of the host state will be given a certificate and Oklahoma CEU to present to their local licensure boards.

How can I use the material once I am trained?

This curriculum is designed for group sessions but aspects can be adapted for clinicians engaging in one-hour a week sessions.

Can I train my co-workers in the Parenting for Positive Self-Worth Curriculum?

No, this curriculum is designed to only be used by those who attend the Parenting for Positive Self-Worth training. It is not designed to be a train-the-trainer program.