Rapt training
#Rapt training free
DT's Maxx Range 360 technology ensures positive FM signal reception, regardless of the terrain. The waterproof, compact transmitter design offers 1400 yards of range, and the reduced size waterproof collar receiver means more freedom of movement for your dog in the field. Plus, the patented "Rapid Access" total control button is easily accessible for instantaneous correction of your dog.
#Rapt training pro
Rapid Access Pro Trainer 1400 features a unique "hands-free" design remote transmitter with patented "Suregrip" strap that securely holds the transmitter in place, freeing up your hands for other activities. I hope that when we receive our first placement, we don’t get caught up in the stress and frustration, and truly take time to get to know the child, their situation, and pray for wisdom and strength.The D.T. That just really sunk in to me that to understand foster children’s behavior (which many gripe and warn you about), we have to think about what all they have just gone through to get to our front door. They lose all of these connections, and normally, aren’t even left with one (as we were). They are, many times, pulled out of their home with no previous warning. He explained to us that this is how foster children feel. Some of the words that the participants said were “unprepared, rushed, violated, angry”. He also said, “If you can’t pick them in time, I will pick them for you.” Then, he came around again and said, “Give me three more” and again, “Give up two more” until we were left with only one slip of paper (connection) in front of us. He came quickly around the room and threw them in the trash. So then, he picked up a wastebasket and started walking around our tables and said that the time was up and we needed to get rid of three of those connections. So, for example, in “a system of values” I wrote, “Jesus Christ, the Bible”, and in “personal history” I wrote, “scrapbooks, family tree, genealogy”. Next, the trainer gave us small slips of paper with each connection category and told us to take a few moments and write down specifically what those are for each of us. We studied through each of those connections and some examples of them. These are: information, a significant person, a group, a meaningful role, means of support, a source of joy, a system of values, personal history, and a place. According to our manual, Daniel Wasson identified these nine connections that are necessary in order to be able to live healthy, satisfying lives (which, in all honesty, reminded me of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs). The most powerful activity that we completed last night was about essential connections regarding attachment. I’m really looking forward to attending some gatherings of the local FPA which apparently meets each month at The Chapel. Our trainer from last night told us about a group that creates community between foster parents called the Foster Parent Association. One thing that current foster parents and some of our trainers have told us is to meet and get to know the other people in your training classes. I gave them all my business card so that we could stay in touch. One couple from Steuben, another from Kosciusko, and one other woman from Allen County.
This was a small class compared to our first training session with only seven of us. He explained techniques and information with specific examples, which was great to really understand the content. We had a wonderful trainer for this session. Last night we completed our final DCS pre-service training, RAPT III, to become foster parents! This training covered attachment, discipline, and the effects of caregiving on the family.