Helping the Difficult Child

There are a ton of different theories on attachment parenting and things to do to help the hurting child. You can make up your own mind on what you think is right for your family. I am just posting options here. I have enjoyed two of the books by Nancy Thomas and know people who have had great results with her programs and books with their kids. I know other programs and people who have had great results with them too. So.....

I just got this in the mail and thought I would let you know that this resource is out there and you can check it out!

Helping the Difficult child
How to help children with challenging behaviors and overcome their childhood trauma
Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19, 2011
Salt Lake City Utah
Columbus Community Center
For more information you can check out the web site.
Or you can conteact the organization sponsoring the seminar at finding hope for trauma@gmail.com or
http://findinghopefortrauma.blogspot.com/
you can get a $15 discount at this blog and sign up.

If this location does not work for you check out the web site and see where others are scheduled for in 2011.
Some of the locations are in AZ, GA, MO, FL, WA, Romania, England.

Attachment Disorder:
Understanding this disorder and the required parenting is vital to provide the unique balance of nurturing and structure that these children must have to heal. I have attempted to pull together resources to help each of you. I hope you can attend a seminar so we can share face to face. Hearing the way things are said to the children has helped many parents to avoid becoming "cold enforcers" and to become warm empowerers! The WAY you do the techniques is important. Remember to keep your eyes filled with love and be a parent they feel safe enough to bond to. Yes, there will be times when you would rather strangle them then hug them. No, they will not feel safe enough to trust and bond to you if they see that in your eyes! We can’t heal their wounded hearts with anger and pain! We must be powerful and loving in a balance to help them heal. They can heal. I have lived with them and watched them blossom into loving, caring human beings.
Keep learning and reaching for more tools to help your child and your family. It is worth the fight for them!

Nancy is a Therapeutic Parenting specialist, has shared her life and home for over 30 years with severely emotionally disturbed children, with RAD, ADD, ADHD, Tourette’s and bipolar. An internationally known presenter, and author, Nancy has trained over twenty five thousand parents and professionals in her powerful parenting methods. Her books, videos and workshops share methods that are helping children to learn to be respectful, responsible and fun to be with in homes across the world.

Colorado Heritage Camps - African/Caribbean Heritage Camp

African/Caribbean Heritage Camp -click for link July 22nd - 25th 2010 in Denver, CO 2010 Directors: Morgan Richards and Bette Kidane “African/Caribbean Heritage Camp was about letting our children (and our whole family) be a part of something, of finding a place of belonging, and being so supported by everyone (other kids, families, and those awesome counselors!)” - ACHC Parent Comment African/Caribbean Heritage Camp (ACHC) celebrates its 12th year in 2010 and remains one of the only camps of its kind in the country. This year's camp theme is "Living Transracially: It's not Black or White." The mission of this camp is to celebrate the heritage of all adopted children of the African Diaspora. Our children hale from the United States, Africa and the Caribbean. We may be viewed outside our community as families of black and white people together, with no immediate understanding of our blended cultures and heritage. Our 2010 camp and presenters will help us explore the unique gifts and the challenges that come with our mostly transracial adoptive families and how we can inspire others to see our families differently, hopefully beyond color. Colorado Heritage Camps developed ACHC for families who adopted: African American and bi-racial children African children (from Ethiopia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Uganda and others) Haitian or other Caribbean children Click here to register and find out more about this amazing camp.  http://www.heritagecamps.org/afam.html

IAN hosts Colorado Ethiopian Heritage Camp

International Adoption Net wants to celebrate our children's heritage by having our first annual summer camp for families of Ethiopia adoption.  This week long camp will focus on cultural adjustment and support for youth ages 3-18 as well as parents and siblings.  Activities will include but are not limited to; Ethiopian dance, cooking, art, adjustment groups for youth and parents, as well as support groups for teens.  We will also have some wonderful guest speakers!
This is a great opportunity for families and youth to hear about others adoption journeys, challenges and rewards.  The camp is open to all families.  More details will be available soon!

Who:	All families and youth of Ethiopian adoption
What:	Fun, friends and Fabulous Ethiopia!
Where:	Joyous Chinese Cultural Center
	6940 S. Holly Circle, Centennial, CO 80122
	Map
When:	Monday thru Friday.   August 2 - 6, 2010

 

If you would like to join us, please click on the Pre-register now button . 

We hope to see you all soon!

For more information, contact Liz Bogetveit at International Adoption Net:

 303-691-0808

or

elizabeth@adoptioninternational.net