Melvin Adams knows first-hand how to achieve great things despite difficult circumstances. Even though he is only 5’8”, he became a two-time NCAA All-American basketball player, professional basketball competitor, and a member of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. In this…
In this interactive talk, Merritt replicates the Safe Place experiment from his book, I Take My Coffee Black. Working closely with organizations, he brings together individuals from varying political, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to participate in face-to-face discussions about…
Please join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to provide invaluable insights and tools for families embarking on the transformative path of adoption. This workshop places a strong emphasis on adoption competence, including considerations of race, ethnicity, and culture, to…
In this training we will talk about common reactions of grief and loss in infants and young children. We will differentiate between types of losses and cultural influences that may impact infants and young children while recognizing and applying child-friendly…
Burnout is a risk for parents and professionals alike when faced with the aftermath of trauma. Take some time to fill your tank! During this experiential workshop, participants will practice over 10 different activities for fun and restoration. We will…
This workshop will examine current adolescent drug use trends. Participants will learn how these chemicals impact the health of the individual as well as understand the impact on the family. An emphasis will be placed on recognizing problems and identifying…
This workshop will present a biopsychosocial approach to understanding eating and food-related problems. Youth in out-of-home care show aberrant eating patterns some of which are not psychiatric disorders in the DSM-5. We will provide anecdotal and empirical information related to…