Whole Child Collaborative

05/30/2024

04/03/2024

This is an excellent opportunity, excellent staff, and completely free to families.

02/21/2024

Check out this amazing opportunity to take your kiddos to see a musical in a sensory and sound friendly environment!

Get your tickets now!

We're holding an adaptive performance with modifications made to make the viewing experience easier and more enjoyable for families with special needs.

12/16/2023

A good reminder for us all…remember you aren’t alone!

Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Holiday Season from The Rachelle Center for Families and all of us here at Whole Child Collaborative!

The holiday season is the perfect storm for meltdowns and tantrums. This can be SO frustrating for parents when they are simply trying to create happy memories for their children,
WHY???

(1) A child’s brain is more easily overwhelmed by sensory input (due to an underdeveloped hippocamus and thalmus)

(2) They lack the emotional awareness adults do. Children who can’t identify their emotions or their needs may get easily overwhelmed.

(3) No coping skills: It’s hard to manage your emotions if you don’t have the skills.These take time to learn and master

(4) Unrealistic expectations: there may be pressure to get dressed up, take perfect family pictures, and be in a good mood for meals and events when that may not be how they are feeling inside

10/21/2023

We had some last minute cancellations for our class tomorrow morning.

From Emotions to Advocacy: Mock IEP

Child care is full but parents are still welcome to register.

Bring a copy of your child’s last IEP if you have it.

How do you WIN for your child without LOSING your mind and dignity? This training will be an interactive mock IEP where you can experience what the IEP planning process may look like and how YOU can advocate for your child with confidence.

10/13/2023

Many of our trauma kiddos struggle with separation, but we have to find balance in meeting our work and personal needs as well.

If your kiddo struggles with trauma and attachment, Connections Training is a non-judgmental, safe resource you should check out!

How do you maintain connection with the little people in your life when you are away from each other?

This parent/child bracelet set includes a tiny solid heart bracelet that my little has at home with her. I talked to her last night and she asked ‘mom, will you wear your heart tomorrow and I’ll wear mine? It will be like we are together even though we are far apart.’

It’s a little thing that can help her heart, build connection, and keep the sense of felt-safety in our relationship even when we are far apart.

10/11/2023

Our next four events are posted! RSVP to reserve your spot and let us know if you need child care.

There is never a charge and The Rachelle Center aspires to be your “one-stop-shop” for all resources. Let us know what you need that we might be able to add to our future plans!

Events hosted by The Rachelle Center for Family Training, a project of Whole Child Collaborative in Northwest Arkansas. Most events held inperson at Clover Community School in Bentonville.

10/02/2023

EARLY INTERVENTION IS KEY!

If you’re looking for play and expressive art therapies that are also trauma informed, Methodist Counseling in Fayetteville has 5 therapist who are Toddler Mental Health Certified and are actively taking referrals specifically for that 5 and under age group.

Methodist Counseling in Fayetteville AR focuses on providing quality services for children and teens from birth to 18 years old. They have providers who specialize in a variety of play and expressive arts therapies and are all trauma-informed. They have spaces for play therapy, sandtray therapy, and nature-based therapy AND just opened up an outdoor play room that everyone is super excited about.

Medication management and psychological testing are also available as needed. If you are in need of a good quality therapist you can call 479-582-5565 to get started. They currently take Medicaid, PASSE, and most commercial insurances.

Methodist Family Health provides the best possible care to those who need help.

10/01/2023

Our 2nd Family Training of the year is THIS THURSDAY, Oct 5th and you WILL NOT want to miss this one!

Let us know if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

*Enrollment limited to 10 families. Only one registration required per family. There will be a waitlist.

*Childcare free with advance registration until capacity is met. First registered, first served.

*This is a required training for those interested in becoming Support Fellows.

ORGANIZE YOUR FILES AND GET READY FOR THAT NEXT IEP/504 MEETING! Bring your mess together with others and let us help you add a powerful tool to your "tool box." WE supply the template, binders & tabs. YOU bring ALL the documents you've got and together, we will get you organized!

09/22/2023

Come one, come all!

What a great opportunity for inclusion and education within the community.

This event is targeted at increasing the visibility of communication devices in the community and allowing AAC users to practice in a community setting.

Bring your device users and invite friends and family as and we need other families and kiddos for the AAC users to practice with.

Hope to see you there!

09/22/2023

Come out and see us tomorrow at the Oktoberfest hosted by Autism Involves Me. Both Clover Community School and The Rachelle Center for Parents will have a booth.

Admission is FREE, as are all trainings held by The Rachelle Center.

Sat Sep 23 2023 at 03:00 pm, FREE ADMISSION! Live Music All Day, Beer from local Breweries, Food Trucks, Games and Bounce Houses for the kids! This is Northwest Arkansas's premiere Oktoberfest that you will not want to miss and it is free to attendees! Come join us! Co-Chairs, Tas