I am very excited to tell you all about a conference I will be attending (and speaking briefly) in April - Parenting in Space.
In the last few months, I have had the privilege of stalking and verifying the awesomeness that is House Calls Counseling. The name really does say it all. They understand the importance of consistency and familiarity for kids from the hard places. So, they offer the option of attachment therapy in. your. home.
The conference is also unique. It is for PARENTS. I don't know about you, but I find myself in a lot of conferences on attachment, surrounded by caseworkers needing to keep up on their credits. Some are playing solitaire. Some ask questions and/or make assumptions that either cause you to want to punch them or wad up in the fetal position. This one is different. It is specifically for, and promoted to, those who are parenting children with a history of trauma.
I. AM. EXCITED.
Take a minute to look at the conference schedule. Break-out sessions focus on training and encouraging therapeutic parenting based on Daniel Hughes' PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy). I will be there taking notes right alongside you. My little tidbit is on Saturday evening. The description made me laugh out loud:
"Parent Panel/Networking/Round Table Discussion with HCC Psychotherapists ... and Christine Moers"
Okay, so the ellipsis is my own exaggeration, but it still makes me laugh.
I also left out the best part: cash bar. See, they really ARE putting the parents first in their planning! These guys are the real deal!
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10 comments:
Yay! I soooo want to go. Living the PACE model and LOVING IT.
that looks like agrat conference, to bad it is so far from my great white north home.
An amazing conference in my back door! Tempting! Would love to see you while you are here!
This looks awesome! Plus I have great friends to visit near Chicago, so I might just have to try and swing this one. THANKS for posting about it.
-Lisen in NH
Finally!!!! Something near me!!! I am thrilled.
Wow. That is incredibly tempting. Lisle is only 7 hours away. That's like NOTHING! :) I wish the descriptions were more detailed.
Blessings!
Hannah
Oh, Christine. Ooooooh, Christine. I LIVE IN CHICAGO. Please, please tell me we can meet one day. I would pee myself with joy.
Will you perform the Pee Song?
I am SO THERE!!!!!
Wait - which Ericka is that? There are too many of you!! EMAIL ME!
christinemoers [at] hotmail [dot] com
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