Ask a Bio Kid
All children need healthy families to thrive, and that includes biological children in foster, adoptive, and kinship families. However, their needs are frequently overshadowed by those of their siblings, which can create a different kind of adversity. We can do better. With professional experience as a researcher, clinician, and cross-cultural worker, Dr. Nicole Wilke has…
Read MoreA 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 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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