A Practical Framework for Training Mentors and Youth in Resiliency
This workshop provides mentors and youth with a practical framework for training in developing resiliency. The United States Air Force has created the “Four Pillars of Resiliency” as part of their comprehensive Airman Fitness program. The four pillars are physical, social, mental, and spiritual. This workshop will explain how mentors can help youth develop the…
Read MoreAdopting the Medically Complex Child
This time will focus on the need and practicality of adoption specific to medically complex children. We will discuss key considerations, strategies to implement as you begin this journey, and what to expect in the long term. The presenter will share from both her clinical knowledge of attachment and trauma, as well as her own…
Read MoreAdoption Truthiness
Through social media, seminars, webinars, and conferences, we encounter numerous “truths” about adoption, including often contradictory statements. Opinions abound on issues related to adoption, but it can be challenging to distinguish fact from fiction. This workshop uses research to address the complex issues head-on, including trauma, race, behavioral and emotional health, attachment, and more.
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