Kim has been training for over 20 years, and was honored to be named the NEORTC trainer of the year. She has developed dozens of trainings, and this session on Helping Kids to Deal with Feelings Before and After Visits was developed to directly address expressed needs of foster parents around transitions between families. Topics addressed include:  Children's feelings (talking it out vs. acting it out) • The work of listening • Strategies for preparing for the visit • Strategies for return from visit • Anger in the child, the parent, the foster parent • Relaxation exercises  • Guided imagery for self-esteem • Coaching kids in appropriate self-expression • The public library as a resource for healing literature • Communication games and exercises for families