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REFRESH: A Leadership Call for 2025 By Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC President & CEO, Fathers and Families Coalition of America There is a sacred moment in every leader’s journey when they must pause—not to quit, not to retreat, but to refresh. Not just to take a break, but to breathe new life into their purpose. Not to abandon the mission,

Unlocking the Purpose Within: A Call to the Courageous for the 2025 Advanced Practitioner Credential Course™ There is a place where passion meets precision. Where theory is not just taught—it is lived. Where strangers become family. And where you don’t just get certified—you get clarified. Welcome to the Advanced Practitioner Credential Course™ 2025, offered by the Fathers and Families Coalition of America, where you are not enrolling in a program—you are saying yes to your purpose. This course is not just for the clinician, the educator, or the leader. It is for the seeker. It is for the one who hears a whisper inside saying: “There is more.” And, you’re ready to find it. Where GRIT Meets Grace This course invites you to stand in your power—not the performative kind, but the deeply authentic kind that’s forged in the fires of hardship, experience, and healing. Rooted in the GRIT framework—Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Transformation—every module calls you to not just understand the science of change, but to become the embodiment of it. You will learn to lead with grace. To speak with clarity. To support others and not lose yourself in the process. To rise with both empathy and evidence. To hold space for others and make room for your own evolution. A Fusion of Philosophies for Modern Practitioners At FFCA, we don’t silo disciplines—we synthesize wisdom. This course is grounded in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Understanding the thoughts that shape our actions Motivational Interviewing – Inviting change through collaboration and empowerment Logotherapy – Finding meaning in suffering, based on the teachings of Viktor Frankl Schema Therapy – Healing the root wounds that shape adult behavior Eastern Philosophies – Ikigai, Kintsugi, and Ichigo Ichie that teach us the art of stillness, strength in imperfection, and the beauty of each present moment PERMA Model of Happiness – Positive psychology that focuses on Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment We introduce you to tools. Then we teach you to wield them. We give you frameworks. Then we teach you to live them. The Method and Magic Behind the Course The power of this credential doesn’t lie only in what is taught—but in how it is delivered. Each week, you enter a space designed to nurture your mind, soul, and professional path. From morning sessions to evening cohorts to on-demand flexibility, we designed the format so that life does not become a barrier to your growth. You’ll engage with: Interactive Workbook Activities that inspire and challenge you Victory Statement Creation that reframes what winning looks like Focus Mapping to uproot limiting beliefs and replace them with liberating truths Meet Me In Ten Years exercises that help create a new vision of self, family, and purpose Practitioner Integration Case Study that unites every lesson, theory, and application Time-Lapse Photo Reflections so you can see your growth from week to week And a final exam experience that’s not about passing a test—but about activating a team and birthing transformation through collaboration A Sanctuary of Synergy, Gratitude & Belonging Some enroll for knowledge. Many walk away with a new calling. And a few… find the people they didn’t know they were missing. Through this course, friendships have been born that now span years and continents. Executive leaders and first-time practitioners have locked arms through shared vision and vulnerability. This is more than a class—it is a community. It is a coalition. One where: Synergy is created Happiness is taught Gratitude is elevated And everyone is welcomed exactly as they are You don’t need to fit in. You need only to show up. Because this course believes in you before you even know why. Enrollment Information Course Starts: June 18, 2025 Morning Class: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST Evening Class: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST On-Demand Track: Weekly self-paced with assignments & exam Course Fee: $200.00 (includes manual, assessments, certificate & access to all materials) Register Now – Unlock Unlimited Possibilities™ https://17121.ezfacility.com/login?SmuFormId=58582B82-2149-4F2D-92B9-08C8BB6F3573 Why This. Why Now. Why You. You don’t need a title to matter. You don’t need a degree to grow. You don’t need a reason to say yes to yourself. You just need to be willing. Willing to do the inner work. Willing to listen to your deeper calling. Willing to believe that everything you’ve been through is leading you here—for a reason. This is your invitation to become who you were meant to be. Not someday. Now. So, join us. Be part of the movement. And let your purpose rise. Lead with Love. Transform with Intention. Live With Purpose. — Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC President & CEO Fathers and Families Coalition of America  

COMING SOON: The Purpose Within – Like the Phoenix Out of the Ashes By Dr. James C. Rodríguez There’s a song by Bad Bunny where he says, “Duermo en Los Ángeles, pero vivo en San Juan.” I know that feeling. I live in Phoenix to be near my children, but my dreams still hum with the heartbeat of New York City. My soul? It dances in Puerto Ri

THE SUMMER OF BEING INTENTIONAL: A PERSONAL CALL TO ACTIONBy Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADCPresident & CEO, Fathers & Families Coalition of AmericaAuthor of "The Purpose Within: Like The Phoenix Out of the Ashes" (coming soon)This summer isn’t just another season. It’s a calling. We live in a world where burnout is normalized. Healing ot

A Transformational Journey for Leaders and Change-Makers By Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW President & CEO, Fathers and Families Coalition of America Are You Ready to Go Beyond Communication—Into True Connection and Growth? Are you tired of surface-level team training that barely scratches the surface of real growth? Are you searching for a way to

The Advanced Practitioner Credential™ Course: A Transformational Journey for Professionals Working with Children, Families, and Communities By Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW President & CEO – Fathers and Families Coalition of America In today's climate of uncertainty, rising demands, and deep-rooted inequities, professionals serving children and f

Be More Than an Exhibitor: Join the Movement to Make a Difference26th International Families and Fathers Conference: April 7–11, 2025 | Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel #BuildingBridges2025 #FFCAConference #StrongerFamiliesStrongerCommunities #GlobalImpact2025#FathersAndFamilies #ExhibitorSpotlight #CommunityConnections&nbs

The authors are Tammika Fedrick and Frank GreenProtection & Prevention Capacity Building Coordinator, Division of Family ServicesVirginia Department of Social Services#ReconnectingFathers #FatherhoodAfterIncarceration #BreakingRecidivismCycles #FathersRebuildingLives #ReentryFamilySupport #IntentionalEngagement&nbs

By Allan Shedlin Founder, DADvocacy Consulting Group and the Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F)   #Daddying #FathersMatter #BuildingBridges #Fatherhood #ParentingForTheFuture #EngagedDads #FamilyWellness #FathersAndFamilies Introduction: A Transformative Call to Action Parenting is one of the most profound opportunities to create lasting

Author: Thao TranDigital Wellness Expert | Creator of the DitoxFor: Parents, Educators, Mental Health Professionals and Family Counselors #FFCA2025 #DigitalWellbeing #PositiveParenting #FamilyEngagement #BuildingBridges #MentalHealthMatters #HealthySocialMedia #MindfulParenting #DigitalEmpowerment #SocialMediaSafety Thao Vanessa Tran, a celebrated