The Roots of Relationships ATTACh Conference...Bettsie Specia Lori Thomas Special Thanks ATTACh extends our appreciation to the San Antonio Conference Committee for your constant,

September 18 - 21, 2013 ♦ Omni Colonnade, San Antonio, TX

The Roots of Relationships: Understanding the Development and Power of Connection

25TH SILVER ANNIVERSARY ATTACh CONFERENCE

2 25th ANNUAL ATTACh CONFERENCE

The Conference will be held at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade

9821 Colonnade Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78230 Call 1-800-THE-OMNI for reservations.

The ATTACh group rate is good through August 20, 2013, or until the block is full.

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Special Thanks ATTACh extends our appreciation to the San Antonio Conference Committee

for your constant, enthusiastic support for the 25th Annual Conference. This

unforgettable experience would not be possible without you!

Please let us know if we’ve missed your name, as we want to be sure to recognize you!

Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children

is grateful to our 25th Annual Conference sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor Change Academy Lake of the Ozarks (CALO)

Gold Sponsor Uinta Academy

Pat Ogden Keynote Sponsor Sand Hill Child Development Center

Conference Bags The High Frontier

Silver Sponsors Center for Family Development

Chaddock Treatment Facility

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Association for Treatment & Training in the Attachment of Children

P.O. Box 19122 ● Minneapolis, MN ● 55419 ● (612) 861-4222 ● [email protected] ● www.attach.org

Mary-Jo Land, CPT, DDPT Mary M. McGowan, MA Candidate

President, ATTACh Executive Director, ATTACh

Welcometothe25thAnnualATTAChconference!WelcomeParents!Welcomeprofessionalsandallwhosupportchildrenwithattachmenttraumahistoriesandtheirfamilies.Thisisanexcitingtimeforusaswecometogethertocelebrate25yearsoflearning,exploringandgrowingintheexpandingsphereofattachmentanddevelopmentaltrauma.Thisspherehaschangedsignificantlyinthese25years;ourevolvingknowledgeandourdeepeningunderstandinghasinformedourpracticesbothclinicallyandinourparenting.Weunderstandtheuseofsensitiveattunement,compassionandempathy;sharedjoyandunconditionalpositiveregardforchildrenandparents.Wearebeginningtoknowhowdeeplyandpervasivelysecureattachmentsupportshealthandwellbeingthroughoutlifewhileattachmenttraumaplacesphysicalandmentalhealthatlifetimerisk.Imaginewherewewillbeafterthenext25years!Ihopewewillseethatourglobalsocietieshavegrowntosupportthesecureattachmentofallchildren,firstthroughglobalstabilityandsecurity,thenthroughourcommitmenttofamilies.Ourgovernmentalandfinancialinstitutionswillhopefullyjoinusinoureffortstopromotelegislationforoptimalmaternity/paternityleave.Manycountriesarebeginningtomovetowarddaycarepracticesthatpromoteattachmentratherthansequentialdetachmentandloss.Imagineaworldwithgreatercompassionandempathy,withlessviolenceandconflict,wherephysicalandpsychologicalhealthabounds.Imagine!ATTAChpromotesthehealthyattachmentofallchildrenwhileworkingdiligentlytobringcuttingedgeknowledgetotheclinicalpracticeforthoseinfieldandtoparentsofchildrenwithattachmenttrauma.ThesefewdayshereinSanAntoniowillresultinlife‐longchangesformany,manyfamiliesintheyearstocome.Pleasejoinusinappreciatingallofthosewhohaveworkedtobringthisconferencetofruition.

Welcome!

ATTACh Board of Directors

Mary-Jo Land, CPT, DDPT, President Michael Blugerman, MSW, MCAPCT, Vice President - Administrative Craig Clark, MA, MFT, Vice President - Clinical Janice Goldwater, LCSW-C, Vice President - Governance Lori Thomas, Secretary Ken Huey, PhD, Treasurer Lois Ehrmann, PhD, LPC JoAnn Kennedy, OTD, OTR/L Arthur Becker-Weidman, PhD


Contents

6 Anniversary Celebration Gala

8 Keynote Information

10 Workshop Descriptions

19 CE Information

20 Master Workshop Schedule

23 Sponsors & Advertisers

30 Registration Forms

Schedule at a Glance

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

7:00 a.m. ‐ 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

8:30 ‐ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. ‐ 1:00p.m. 1:00 p.m. ‐ 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.

Open Yoga Class Registration (Continental Breakfast Provided) Exhibit Hall Opens Opening Session—Welcoming Remarks from Commissioner John J. Specia, Jr. Texas Department of Family Protective Services

Keynote: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Adults, Ado‐lescents, and Children Pat Ogden, PhD Lunch on Your Own Workshop Period 1 Workshop Period 2 Exhibit Hall Closes Debriefing Session for Parents Bus Trip to the River Walk—See Special Events

7:00 a.m. ‐ 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. ‐ 10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. 12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. ‐ 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Open Yoga Class Meet at Registration Desk Registration (Continental Breakfast Provided) Exhibit Hall Opens General Session Keynote: Improving Mental Health and the Ability to Learn Kim Golding Workshop Period 3 Lunch on Your Own Workshop Period 4 Workshop Period 5 Exhibit Hall Closes Debriefing Session for Parents 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala— See page 6

Registration Annual General Meeting—Full Hot Breakfast Buffet Workshop Period 6 Workshop Period 7 Lunch on Your Own Exhibit Hall Closes Workshop Period 8 Workshop Period 9

7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. ‐ 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:15 p.m.

1:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. ‐ 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

8:00 a.m. 8:30 ‐ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. ‐ 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.

Registration (Continental Breakfast Provided) Pre‐Conference Session A Attachment, Trauma and Healing Terry M. Levy, Phd and Michael Orlans, MA

Pre‐Conference Session B Attachment Focused Treatment Art Becker‐Weidman, PhD Lunch on Your Own Pre‐Conference Sessions Continued Fiesta Reception ‐ See Special Events


Fiesta Reception Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join us for one hour complimentary margarita (alcoholic & non‐alcoholic) reception with chips, salsa and queso. Network with your fellow colleagues, peers and parents.

Open Yoga Classes Thursday, September 19, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 20, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Join ATTACh for an hour of stretching and restoring our bodies as we invite our minds to find peace. All levels are wel‐come, and we encourage you to bring a towel or yoga mat. Meet at the ATTACh Registration Desk.

Parent Scholarships Available

A limited number of scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Applications are available at www.attach.org.

Evening at The River Walk Thursday, September 19, Starting at 5:00 p.m.

Free Chartered shuttle busses for all attendees will depart to the San Antonio River Walk starting at 5 p.m.

Millions of people visit the San Antonio River Walk (also known as Paseo del Río) is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath the streets of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. Lined by bars, shops and restaurants, the River Walk is an important part of the city's urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right.

Parent Night Thursday, September 19, Starting at 5:00 p.m.

Join fellow parents for an evening of fellowship, food and fun. We will meet together and then board a shuttle bus to the River Walk where we will connect with friends, old and new. Reservations will be made for the parent group to eat while on this trip. Dining cost is not covered.

Special Events


ATTACh Celebrating

Gala Dinner

Y E A R S

All conference attendees invited to join in this celebratory evening Casual Dress

Friday September 20, 2013 5:30 p.m.

Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade

9821 Colonnade Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78230

$10.00 Per Person

Hosted by ATTACh and the ATTACh Board of Directors

Master of Ceremony Terry Levy Dinner, Dancing & Cash Bar

A Few Good “Roasts”


Hotel Information

Conference Information

Exhibit Tables Promote your services and make your name familiar to Conference attendees by reserving one or more exhibit ta-bles. These covered and skirted tables will be set up in the La Joya Ballroom. Coffee and snack breaks will be in this room. To reserve your tables, please download an Exhibit Application form from the ATTACh website at www.attach.org. Program Ads The Conference brochure is a wonderful place to let attendees, speakers, and sponsors know about you and your organization. To place an ad in the final Conference brochure, see page 28 of this program or download an Adver-tisement Application from the ATTACh website at www.attach.org. Bookstore Self Esteem Shop will bring its bookstore to our Conference this year. ATTACh presenters have identified relevant books that will be available for purchase at the on-site Self Esteem Shop. In addition, the store will offer an excit-ing selection of children’s books and sensory toys. If you have a suggested book or other item that you wish to have featured, please contact Deanne “Dee Dee” Ginns-Gruenberg at [email protected]

Luxury & Hospitality in the Heart of Texas

9821 Colonnade Boulevard, San Antonio, Texas 78230 Phone: (210) 691-8888 Fax: (210) 691-1128

Reservations phone 1-800-843-6664 www.omnihotels.com

The rate for ATTACh conference attendees is $110 per night (single or double occupancy), plus tax. Reservations must be made by August 28, 2013, or before the block fills (whichever comes first), to receive the discounted rate. Call 1-800-843-6664 and reference “ATTACh.”

The Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade is alive with the spirit of Texas. This four-diamond, luxury hotel captures the essence of the city with im-peccable service and charm. Overlooking the rolling Texas Hill Country, this 19-story high-rise is close to the area’s most exciting sites and attractions such as the historic Alamo, Sea World San Antonio and the enchanting River Walk.

Hotel Highlights Complimentary onsite parking

Free Transportation to and from the Airport Free transportation to and from the River Walk on Thursday 9/19/13

100% non-smoking luxury hotel Award winning dining at Bolo's Rotisserie Grille

Body N Balance, massage services Large indoor & outdoor pools

High-speed wireless Internet access


Pre-Conference Keynote B

Attachment, Trauma, and Healing

Pre-Conference Keynote A

K1 Wednesday, September 18

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Workshop/Parents Welcome 7 CE Credits

Dr. Terry Levy, a psychotherapist, trainer, supervi-sor, and consultant for 40 years, together with Michael Orlans, an internationally-renowned au-thor and trainer. This seminar will present the concepts and skills necessary to facilitate positive change regarding trauma and attachment issues. You will learn effective assessment and therapeutic techniques for adults and couples,

based on the latest research in neurobiology, trauma and attachment therapy, and resilience. Learning formats include PowerPoint, video case studies and question and answer dialogue. The goal is to learn practical, effective, evidence-based techniques you can use to help your clients. Participants will be able to: (1) Define the psychological, social, cognitive and biological aspects of trauma and attachment disorder;( 2) Utilize effective individual and relationship-based assessment tools and methods.; (3) Create skill-based and experiential techniques to improve emotional dysregu-lation, core beliefs, brain working and biochemistry, PTSD symptoms, and relationship patterns; (4) Implement At-tachment Communication Training to foster effective communication, conflict-management, and secure attachment; (5) Explain how traumatized and resistant individuals can achieve positive personal and relationship goals, including posttraumatic growth; and (6) Create secure and fulfilling relationships by facilitating limbic resonance and attachment security.

TERRY M. LEVY PhD, DAPA, BCFE

MICHAEL ORLANS MA, DAPA, BCFE

Attachment-Focused Treatment

K2 Wednesday, September 18

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Workshop/Parents Welcome 7 CE Credits

An overview of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. Credits count toward certification as an Attachment-Focused Family Therapist specializing in DDP and meets the DDPI and Attachment-Focused Treatment Institute's educational certification requirements. Partici-pants will learn the basic principles, components, and phases of treatment, view video-tapes of to model, and practice the model. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe the theoretical basis of Attachment-Focused Treatment; (2) Define the components of Dy-adic Developmental Psychotherapy; (3) Describe and discuss the phases of treatment; (4) Apply a basic understanding of the model of treatment to their practice; (5) Demon-strate in practice an understanding of the treatment model.

Arthur Becker-Weidman, PhD

Arthur Becker-Weidman, PhD, an internationally recognized thera-pist, trainer, and expert in the treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorder and Attachment disorders with Dyadic Developmental Psy-chotherapy.


Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents, and Children

Conference Keynote K1 Thursday, September 19

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Workshop/Parents Welcome 3 CE

Improving Mental Health and the Ability to Learn

Conference Keynote K2 Friday, September 20

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Intermediate/Advanced Workshop/Parents Welcome 1.5 CE Credits

Pat Ogden, Ph.D., A pioneer in somatic psychology and the founder/director of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® Institute, will present:

In this introduction to the theory and practice of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, body oriented approaches that initiate new ways to build self-regulation and relationship skills, foster resil-

ience, adaptive meaning-making, and create new competencies will be illustrated through videotaped excerpts of therapy sessions with adults, children and adolescent clients, parent and child, and play groups. Participants will be able to: (1) List Sensorimotor Psychotherapy interventions used to treat the effects of trauma; (2) Identify Sensorimotor Psychother-apy approaches to address unresolved attachment failures; (3) Describe therapeutic tools to enhance mindfulness in pa-tients; and (4) Explain the role of the body treatment.

Kim Golding is a Clinical Psychologist working in Worcestershire, England. Improving mental health and the ability to learn: Introducing an ob-servational checklist designed to explore and meet the social and emo-tional needs of children in educational settings.

This presentation will provide an introduction to an observational checklist which has been designed as a tool to help education staff better recognize the social and emotional needs of the children that they are working with. Participants will get a sense of what the checklist looks like, and its application will be explored through a series of case studies with children experiencing difficulties in attachment. Participants will be able to: (1) Utilize the Increase awareness of the observational checklist; (2) Summarize how the observational checklist can be used in practice; (3) Explore the theoretical models which underpin the development of the observational checklist.

Kim Golding, D Clin Psych

Pat Ogden, PhD


Conference Sessions

Th1: The Psychological Bermuda Triangle: Trauma, Poverty and Addiction Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

When people experience early trauma and begin repressing memories with substance early the result is devastating to the developing brain, specifically the neuro pathway development necessary for emotional attachment. Many communities which are afflicted with disproportionate numbers of trauma survivors are unfortunately economically depressed. This "triangle" of trauma, substance abuse and poverty can cause people to feel trapped and hopeless. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe how trauma issues begin at birth; (2) Recognize the unique cul‐tural differences in trauma treatment specific to Native Ameri‐cans; and (3)Utilize cultural sensitive clinical tools for assessment and treatment needs. Ellen Durkin, SCW, PIP, QMHP Lower Brule Counseling Service, SD

Th2: Keeping Hope Eternal When Dreams and Reality Collide Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Parenting a child with intense needs can be one of the most chal‐lenging jobs many of us have ever experienced. Maintaining san‐ity, navigating the day to day reality of the trauma/drama that surrounds us as we figure out how to respond to our children taxes even the most seasoned parent. Come learn new strategies of what to do and how to keep hope eternal, even when dreams and reality collide. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe how attachment and trauma impact the developing brain; (2) Recog‐nize how a parent relationship to their child is directly impacted by relationship to self; (3) Identify strategies to enhance aware‐ness of triggers and tools to stay emotionally regulated when triggered; and (4) Identify and practice strategies for managing your child's difficult behaviors.

Janice Goldwater, LCSW‐C Adoptions Together, MD

Th3A: Attachment‐Focused Family Therapy: Best Practices Introductory Workshop; 3 CE Credits (part 1 of 2)

This workshop will provide an introduction to identifying and understanding childhood traumatic stress and its impact. Simple and complex trauma experiences and their effects on the devel‐oping brain will be discussed. Participants will learn about the prevalence of trauma and its impact on a child’s daily function‐ing. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe theoretical founda‐tions and core concepts related to childhood traumatic stress; (2) Discuss the impact of simple and complex trauma on the de‐veloping brain; and (3) Describe the impact of traumatic stress‐ors on a child’s daily functioning.

Lois Ehrmann, PhD, LPC The Individual and Family CHOICES Program, PA

Th4A: The Legacy of Attachment Introductory Workshop; 3 CE Credits (part 1 of 2)

Patterns and states of mind related to attachment are passed down from generation to generation. This workshop will address adult and child attachment patterns, assessment of these pat‐terns, ways these patterns are assessed, their impact on parent‐ing, and how to better understand their impact on your clients and yourself. Participants will be able to: (1) List and describe two patterns of attachment in young children; (2) List and describe two patterns of attachment in adults; (3) Explain why the attachment pattern of an 18 month old child will be a reflection of how the child was parented; and (4) Describe one way in which a person's state of mind with regard to attachment can change from an insecure category to a secure one.

Karen Doyle Buckwalter, MSW, LCSW Chaddock, IL

Th5A: Transferable Attachment: Adolescent Attachment Facili‐tated by Canines Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 3 CE Credits (part 1 of 2)

"Transferable Attachment" is CALO's (Change Academy Lake of the Ozarks) name for what is learned through the care of and bonding with purebred dogs. Drawing on recent literature and case studies this presentation will make a compelling case for the use of animals as an attachment bridge in some settings. During the presentation purebred Golden Retrievers will be introduced in experiential activities to highlight how they can be used to create attachment breakthroughs in a residential setting. Partici‐pants will be able to: (1) Recite recent research relative to ani‐mals in therapy; (2) Define "transferable attachment" and how it is used in treatment; and (3) Recite five specific examples of the efficacy of the transferable attachment paradigm in treating spe‐cific issues.

Ken Huey, Ph.D. Landon Kirk, MSW, LCSW CALO, MO

Th6A: Sexual Behavior Problems in Young Children: Attachment‐Focused Treatment Options for Parents and Children Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 3 CE Credits (part 1 of 2)

This workshop will address how current research regarding ways in which parent/caregiver direct participation impacts treatment outcome. Strategies to address conflicts underlying the child's problem behavior and identify specific ways this model ad‐dresses safety, supervision, and school/community concerns regarding risk to other children. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe how current research is a rationale for an integrative, family‐focused treatment approach; (2) Describe integrative, playful strategies to address conflicts underlying SPBs (3) Utilize ways in which parent/caregiver direct participation impacts treatment outcome; (4) Utilize tools to gain investment from parents and other caregivers and; (5) Describe issues commonly related to safety, supervision, and school/community concerns.

Jennifer Shaw, PsyD

Period 1 Thursday, September 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.


Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery & Education, VA

Th7: Home Tips for Children with Sensory‐Processing Difficul‐ties Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

This presentation introduces parents to sensory‐processing diffi‐culties that some children may have. Emphasis is placed on ob‐serving children's reactions to sensory‐rich environments and explore in‐home activities to help children succeed. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe sensory‐ processing; (2) Discuss how some children have sensory‐processing problems; and (3) De‐scribe home activities and strategies to help children with sen‐sory‐processing problems participate in routines.

Karen Barnes, PhD, OTR O.T. Department, University of Texas Health Science Center, TX

Th8: Identity: Yours, Mine, and Ours Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Normal identity‐development can be threatening to the adopted adolescent and the family. "Who and I" is a question for the individual family. Acknowledging this exploration as a time of change and acceptance creates the possibility for continued con‐nection and creating a personal model for ongoing identity de‐velopment. Participants will be able to: (1) Identify and discuss 3 aspects of adolescent identity development; (2) Identify and discuss 3 identified differences in adolescent's birth histories and adoptive experiences; (3) Identify and discuss how these differences may change the identity of the family; and (4) Create a personal model for change and acceptance of ongoing identity development for the adolescent and the family.

Deb Felio, MA, LPC LifeScape Counseling, CO

Th9: Self Care: Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Traumatic Stress Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Providing care to children with attachment disorder can be very challenging and might lead to compassion fatigue or Secondary Traumatic Stress. This presentation defines these two condi‐tions and discusses the importance of self‐care as prevention of these conditions. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe the warning signs of compassion fatigue and symptoms of Secon‐dary Traumatic Stress; (2) Discuss ways in which a child's trauma can impact attachment and the care giver ‐ child relationship; and (3) Recognize the importance of committing to the practice of self‐care and development of a self‐care plan.

Michael Migura, LCDC Sarai Leeb, LMSW Cenpatico, Inc., TX

Th3B: Attachment Focused Family Therapy: Best Practices

(Part 2 of 2) Continuation. See workshop Th3A for workshop description.

Th4B: The Legacy of Attachment (Part 2 of 2) Continuation. See workshop Th4A for workshop description.

Th5B: Transferable Attachment: Adolescent Attachment Facili‐tated by Canines (Part 2 of 2) Continuation. See workshop Th5A for workshop description.

Th6B: Sexual Behavior Problems in Young Children: Attach‐ment‐Focused Treatment Options for Parents and Children (Part 2 of 2) Continuation. See workshop Th6A for workshop description.

Th10: Neurodevelopment of Sensation and Attachment: Impli‐cations for Sensory Intervention Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

This presentation reviews key neuroscience findings about the effects of sensory experiences on the development of social at‐tachment. We will consider how this information can inform our sensory‐based treatment of children. The audience will be in‐vited to share and discuss relevant sensory activities for children who face attachment challenges. Participants will be able to: (1) Identify three limits of research and methods for assessing the value of sensory interventions with individual families; (2) De‐scribe three sensory inputs that support or interfere with attach‐ment in infants; (3) Describe Panksepp’s graphic model depicting the contributions of sensation to attachment; (4) Identify cases in which plasticity of the central nervous system has affected attachment; and (5) Plan adaptations for at least three sensory activities to meet attachment needs of clents.

JoAnn Kennedy, OTD, OTR/L Private Practice, VA F1: Bucking the Trend or Setting It? Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

The goal of parenting attachment‐challenged children is the rela‐tionship. Society tells us that children should have or do many things that have little to do with healthy relationships. How do we give our children what they need when it seems counter‐cultural? Are we bucking the trend or setting a new one? Partici‐pants will be able to: (1) Describe why the primary goal of par‐enting traumatized children is a healthy relationship/attachment; (2) List at least three ways that our attachment‐focused parenting can be viewed as "unconventional"; and (3) Explain how parenting in these counter‐cultural ways is benefi‐cial to our traumatized children, and maybe to all children.

Julie Beem, MBA Attachment Trauma Network, GA

Period 2 Thursday, September 19 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Period 3 Friday, September 20 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.


F2: Where Did My Sister Go? Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

This workshop focuses on management of sibling relationships in the child welfare system. Our goal is to respect sibling rela‐tionships and avoid attachment trauma, while attending to each child's best interests. Do siblings matter more than a relative caregiver? Policy, practice, and the inherent struggles of keep‐ing siblings connected will be addressed . Participants will be able to: (1) Summarize the changes in how sibling separations have affected practice; (2) Explain when it is best practice to separate siblings to preserve a parent/child attachment; and (3) Describe ways to evaluate the "greater good" when sibling sepa‐ration does not serve all of the children equally well.

Deena McMahon, MSW, LICSW McMahon Counseling & Consultation, MN

F3: Psychiatric Care for Texas Foster Children Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits This workshop details the process of seeking psychiatric help for children and adolescents with a focus on strengthening the input level of understanding of the caretaker. The informed consent process will also be discussed. The model developed since 2004 in Texas to improve psychiatric care for Texas children will be described and outcomes will be presented. The care of this spe‐cial population serves as a model for improving psychiatric care for all children. Participants will be able to: (1) Utilize ability to participate in the process of psychiatric care; (2) Discuss how to more fully advocate for psychiatric best practice; and (3) Analyze the foster care outcomes and plans for improvement.

James A. Rogers, MD Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, TX

F4: Attachment‐Focused Trauma‐informed Treatment: An Inte‐grative Approach Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

This presentation will introduce modalities of attachment‐focused therapy and mindfulness practices that address the needs of children who are impacted by their experiences of trau‐matic events. Specific areas of focus will include Dyadic Develop‐mental Psychotherapy, Circle of Security, and "Whole‐Brain" Mindfulness. This presentation will demonstrate how these strategies can be utilized to construct preferred treatment pro‐tocols for children and adolescents in foster care or adoptive families, especially for youth dealing with the sequelae of trauma. Participants will be able to: (1) Use fundamental knowl‐edge of the neurobiological developmental impact of early trauma; (2) Describe intervention methods drawn from DDP, Mindfulness practice and COS; and (3) Utilize strategies for clini‐cians and caregivers to engage children, leading to enhancement of their health and development.

Craig W. Clark, MFT Attachment Center of Monterey Bay, CA

F5: Theraplay®: Engaging Children and Parents in Attachment based Play Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Theraplay®'s playful, structured, attuned, and nurturing interac‐tions help parents offer hurt and traumatized children the at‐tachment experiences that they both missed. Participants will learn about the Marschak Interaction Method assessment (MIM), how Theraplay® helps parents reach their child, and how to incorporate Theraplay® activities. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe the basic components of Theraplay; 2) Describe how the Theraplay® experience builds attachment and healthy relationships; 3) Describe methods that therapists can use to increase attachment and emotional connection between parent and child; and 4) Utilize Theraplay® interactions involving at‐tunement, regulation, touch, and play.

Phyllis B. Rubin, PsyD The Theraplay® Institute, IL

F6: Developing a Trauma‐Informed Child Welfare System: Transforming Policy and Practice in Texas Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Protective Services Program, is embarking on a five‐year initia‐tive to engage children, biological, foster, and adoptive parents, staff, public and private providers and leadership stakeholders in the legislature, courts, CASA, Child Advocacy Centers, and other stakeholders in developing, reviewing and revising child welfare policy and practice to become a more trauma‐informed system of care. Through an interactive presentation/discussion format, participants will learn the purpose, process and proactive com‐ponents of a trauma‐informed child welfare system. This work‐shop will highlight progress made by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Participants will be able to: (1) Explain Child Traumatic Stress; (2)Describe what a trauma‐informed system of care is; (3) Describe the effects trauma can have on a child's development, behaviors and functioning; and (4) Describe how Texas plans to implement Trauma‐Informed Care into CPS practice.

Daniel Capouch, MSW, JD Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, TX

F7: Introduction to the Neurosequential Model in Education Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

In this workshop, the presenter will share how schools can use the Child Trauma Academy's Neurosequential Model in Educa‐tion (NME) for educational professionals, use in their daily cur‐riculum, training, and in partnership with the school and com‐munity therapeutic web. He will model NME principles using music, movement, rhythmic exercises teachers may employ helping students affected by trauma. Participants will be able to: (1) Explain the Neurosequential Model as it applies to educa‐tion; (2) Use several NME principles in the classroom and school setting; and (3) Demonstrate practical ways to bring music and rhythm into lesion design. Steve Graner Child Trauma Academy, MN


F8: Feel the Beat: The Impact of Rhythm on the Brain Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Low‐tech play and rhythmic horseback riding positively impact the developing brain of traumatized individuals. It appears that much low tech‐play and certainly horseback riding utilize the patterned, repetitive, bilateral movements necessary to increase and reorganize the connections in the brain, thereby increasing the brain’s ability for emotion and impulse control. The horse is able to provide the rhythm required to effectively heal the trau‐matized brain until the client is able to independently provide that rhythm themselves and low‐tech play such as children's bilateral hand‐clapping games and cross‐lateral line dances pro‐vide the same. In effect, clients passively learn to self‐regulate through the use of the rhythmic, patterned, repetitive move‐ment of the horse and actively learn to do so with their own bodies via play. Participants will be able to: (1) Recognize the importance of low tech rhythmic play and state the importance; (2) Demonstrate at least one rhythm activity; and (3) List at least one idea to help children participate in smooth, assisted rhyth‐mic movement and describe it.

Beth Powell, LCSW In‐Family Services, TX Alisa McDonald, LPC, RPT Texas' Scotty's House Children's Assessment Center, TX

F9: From Mad to Mindful: Reconciling the Grief of Unmet Ex‐pectations Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

This workshop addresses parental grief and frustration as a core reason adoptive/foster parents struggle. Parents report being disappointed in their children, the system and themselves. Par‐ents become exhausted trying to 'fix' the child who has attach‐ment issues or problematic behaviors. This discussion includes strategies to address this dynamic and ways to prevent disrup‐tion and disappointment. Participants will be able to: ((1)Identify and list parental grief and sadness and openly address the parent who feels a prevailing of sense failure and shame; (2)Discuss ways to affirm and hear this dilemma from the parents' perspective to gain parental "buy in' and engagement in the therapeutic process; and (3)List and compare suggestions and resources that can be helpful to families. This includes relation‐ship repair suggestions, starting with relationship to self and extending this to partner, family, child ad community.

Deena McMahon, MSW, LICSW McMahon Counseling & Consultation, MN

F10: Harsh Treatment and Child Development Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Understanding the continuum of negative development effects on brain development due to childhood abuse, neglect and harsh discipline. Participants will be able to: (1)Identify the part of developmental brain science that results from child maltreat‐ment; (2)Identify the short and long term effects of neglect,

abuse and harsh parenting practices on the brain; and (3)Describe the relationship between early childhood neglect and abuse and the seemingly less severe forms of socially endorsed harsh discipline and corporal punishment.

George E. Davis, M.D., Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist New Mexico Department of Children, Youth and Families, NM Robbyn Peters Bennett, LMHC, CMHS Private Practice, WA

F11A: Dividing the Child: When Attachments are Adjudicated Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 3 CE Credits (part 1 of 2)

Based on an upcoming book by this working title, these present‐ers will discuss children's attachments created by casework and court decisions. How to guide and inform decision makers will be based on current research in attachment and child develop‐ment. Emphasis will be placed on parental attachment to the child and the goodness of fit between the child's needs and pa‐rental strengths. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe how children's attachments are affected by casework and court deci‐sions. (2) Recognize their role as therapist and expert witness in courtroom (3) Recognize special circumstances and how to ethi‐cally respond in the courtroom; and (4) Apply theories of attach‐ment to the assessment process.

Cathy Chalmers, MA, LPC, NCC, LMFT Private Practice, OK Michael Pines, PhD Private Practice, CT Barbara Rila, PhD My Treehouse Post‐Adoption Program, TX

F12A: Ethics of Self Care ** MEETS ETHICS REQUIREMENT FOR STATE OF TEXAS** Introductory Workshop; 3 CE Credits (part 1 of 2)

Ironically, we encourage our clients to meet their own needs while as professionals, we often neglect our own. We must re‐main self‐aware of the requirements of our work in the ethics of self‐care. By staying engaged in healthy, mindful self‐care we are better able to take care of our personal lives and ourselves which ultimately leads to better treatment for our clients. Gath‐ering as a community is an important part of self‐care and pro‐vides opportunity for healthy self‐awareness to meet the incom‐ing tide of stressors in our work, such as compassion fatigue, managed care, empathetic connections, requirements of careful boundaries, and traumatized clients. Participants will be able to: ((1)Identify how self‐awareness is crucial to self‐care as an ethi‐cal therapist; (2)Identify specific symptoms that require self‐care action; and (3)Experience/observe therapists explore issues of self‐awareness and self‐care.

Cheryl Kalter, PhD, LCSW Private Practice, TX Doris Muniz, LCSW Private Practice, TX

F13: Healing Past Trauma: An Innovative Approach to Healing Attachment Disorders

Period 4 Friday, September 20 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.


Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

In this workshop, participants learn the 5 step approach (a com‐bination of IFS and EMDR techniques) to healing a child's trauma and loss. Participants will learn hands‐on tools to identify feel‐ings and negative self‐beliefs, watch a demonstration of the ap‐proach, and practice in dyads with presenter's feedback. Partici‐pants will be able to: (1)Describe the 5 step model to re‐create and heal past trauma and loss; (2) Observe a demonstration of the 5 step model; and (3) Practice the 5 step model in dyads with presenter feedback.

Carol Lozier, MSW, LCSW Private Practice, KY

F14: Can we be mind‐minded in schools? Understanding and supporting the emotional needs of children in school Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

This workshop will give participants an opportunity to think about how children display their emotional needs in the school setting and to consider how adults can create school settings which allow these needs to be supported. Drawing upon trauma and attachment theory participants will explore child develop‐ment and the impact that developmental trauma has on chil‐dren’s capacity to learn. Participants will then consider how adults can relate to children in school in ways which helps to meet their emotional needs. In particular learning to be mind‐minded in understanding and relating to children will be ex‐plored. Participants will be able to: (1) Recognize the emotional needs of children and how these are expressed in the school setting; (2) Discuss ways of supporting children in school to bet‐ter meet their emotional needs; (3) Discuss ways to increase the ability to be min‐minded about children's emotional experi‐ences, avoiding a narrower focus on behavior.

Kim Golding, D Clin Psych ISL, Worcestershire, UK

F15: Creating Delight Between Parent and Child Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Utilizing the framework of the Dan Hughes PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) with the techniques of Improv Comedy and Interactive Laughter, this experiential workshop provides a tool box of strategies to enhance the attachment re‐lationship. The goals of the workshop are to provide techniques to help increase self‐regulation for both parents and children, strengthen parent‐child bonds, increase body awareness, and reduce stress. Join us to enrich your skill set, have a good laugh, and become even more effective at supporting human connec‐tions. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe three new strate‐gies to connect with families who struggle with emotional regu‐lation and limited empathy; (2) Discuss three new strategies to help parents create a connection with their children; and (3)

Explain three new strategies for helping parents and children increase their window of tolerance.

Christie Wrightson, LGSW Erica Moltz, MA, NCC Adoptions Together, MD

F16: Narrating Your Child Through Trauma Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Stories are powerful tools for reaching our traumatized children. When normal conversations seem too scary or are not enough to bring down the wall a child is hiding behind, stories can be the segue to healing. Participants will be able to: (1)Identify situa‐tions where a child may be stuck or need a narrative to deal with a big feeling; (2)Identify why a narrative can work when nothing else the parent does seem to work; and (3) List three ways to approach a child with a "narrative" and draft such a narrative.

Jane D. Samuel, JD Attachment Trauma Network, KY

F17: Understanding the Unique Paternal‐child Attachment Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Utilizing our recently completed pilot research projects, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of the paternal‐child attach‐ment and measures used with this population. With a better understanding of the father's experience and how they develop and foster this relationship, we hope to discuss implications for parents, clinicians and researchers. Participants will be able to: (1)Summarize foundational theoretical underpinnings of pater‐nal‐child attachment; (2) Discuss the father's unique experience of fostering an attachment with their child; and (3) Critique the utilization of second generational attachment measures with a father‐child population.

Ross W. Arneson, M.A. Illinois School of Professional Psychology, IL Katie Hejna, M.A. Shared Vision of Psychological Services, IL

F11B: Dividing the Child: When Attachments are Adjudicated (Part 2 of 2)

Continuation. See workshop F11A for workshop description.

F12B: Ethics of Self Care (Part 2 of 2)

Continuation. See workshop F11A for workshop description.

F18: I am a Great Therapist; My Clients are Eating Me Alive Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Working with this population can be incredibly inspiring, discour‐aging and exhausting. Needy distressed parents and kids with very slow improvement don't reinforce feelings of competency. This experiential workshop will explore our own triggers, projec‐tions, vicarious trauma and teach strategies of self care and management to optimize our therapeutic effectiveness. Partici‐

Period 5 Friday, September 20 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


pants will be able to: (1)Summarize 3 tenets of vicarious trauma and its manifestations to clinical practice; (2)Identify 3 core trig‐gers and design strategies to manage responses; and (3)Identify 4 strategies for self care and create plan to utilize.

Janice Goldwater, LCSW‐C Adoptions Together Lark Eshleman, PhD Private Practice, MD

F19: Obtaining Special Education Services for Attachment Dis‐ordered Children Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

This workshop will assist parents in understanding special edu‐cation issues by creating an understanding of its legal framework in the context of 1) eligibility, 2) evaluations, 3)Free and Appro‐priate Legal Education, and 4) placement issues. Participants will be able to (1)Discuss how the breakdown of these issues can be used to assist in a parent advocacy for his/her child in IEP and MDT meetings. (2) Compile necessary information to Increase or decrease services, as the parent the desires. (3) Discuss how an understanding of the definitions of educational disability, can be utilized in the context of the attachment therapy and theory, and explore how attachment theory can be used it influence educators. Harry Goldwater Esq, LICSW, MD

S1A: The Impact on Children and Youth Who Witness Domestic Violence (Part 1 of 2) Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Domestic or Family Violence not only effects the victim, but also has a major impact on all family members, especially children and youth. We will begin with an over view of domestic vio‐lence, then discuss ad learn what the effects are at various de‐velopmental stages and how this impacts their relationships with foster and adoptive families. We will also discuss what signs to look for in the children and youth in care and examine the best practices for therapeutic services. Participants will be able to: (1)Identify 3 ways family violence impacts youth devel‐opmentally; (2)recognize long term mental health issues related to witnessing violence; and (3)Identify optimal services for case plan recommendations.

Mary M. McGowan, MA Candidate ATTACh, MN

S2A: When is the Behavior a "can't" and when is it a "won't"? (Part 1 of 2) Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Neurologically challenged children can present with difficult oppositional defiant behaviors as can neuro‐typical children who

just simply need an "attitude" adjustment. When is the unpleas‐ant behavior an issue of attitude (won't do it), when is it neuro‐logical (can't help it) and when is it a combination of the two? Get a better idea of the differences and proactive a few mes‐sages and activities to help soothe and habilitate the brain to support the attitude change. Participants will be able to: (1)List the basic differences are between "won't" behaviors and "can't" behaviors; (2)State the basic importance of the vestibular sys‐tem in initiating brain and attitude change; and (3)Demonstrate at least one activity or massage to help soothe or help habilitate the brain. Beth Powell, LCSW In‐Family Services, TX

S3: Creating Sanctuary: Becoming A Peaceful Parent Using Emotionally Regulatory Healing Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Emotionally Regulatory Healing, ERH, is an integrative, theory based, trauma informed and whole culture approach to healing of trauma. The objective of ERH is toward the maximization of human potential through healing, regulated relationships. Par‐ticipants will understand the relationship between trauma and brain development, why the brain is the boss of behavior and why when we are deregulated the capacity to connect becomes impossible. Participants will be able to: (1)Summarize the basic regulatory components in the brain and their functions; (2)Recognize trauma triggers/responses in ourselves and our chil‐dren; and (3)Practice calming and regulation behavior in the home. (Breathing, visualization, personal self care plan).

Denise Leffingwell, MSW, LCSW Coaching for LIFE!, CO

S4A: Divine Attachment: Implications for Family Life (part 1 of 2) Introductory Workshop; 3 CE Credits

Images and perceptions of the Divine have made there way into family life since the beginning of human history. Attachment theory has been a lens in recent years for exploring this phe‐nomenon. This presentation will explore that literature and present some future directions for, and practical applications of, the findings. Participants will be able to: (1)Identify attachment patterns in self and others; (2)Identify internal working models of self and others; (3)Participants will discuss issues pertaining to the intersectional of interpersonal neurobiology and spiritual‐ity; and (4)Participants will identify and create at least one prac‐tical use for this information.

Justin L. Hannemann, M.A. M.Div., LIMPH, LMFT GracePoint Institute for Relational Health, NE Jacquelyn Meyer, M.S., LIMHP, LMHP Counseling and Enrichment Center, NE

S5: S5: Court Evaluations and the Judiciary Process Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

A working knowledge of attachment theory and its use and an expert who prepared an evaluation or is testifying in court is essential in advocating for children. Understanding legal defini‐

Period 6 Saturday September 21 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.


tions and procedures that control These legal concepts, and the use of attachment theory in forensic evaluations. Testimony will be discussed from the expert witness and attorney perspective, for those who use courts to advocate for children. Participants will be able to: (1) Explain the purpose or reason to use attach‐ment theory in advocating for children in courtroom situations, as a strategy and as an expert theory; (2) Identify the evidentiary legal rules which may clock or aide in your use of attachment theory in court, e.g. definitions of hearsay and an expert opin‐ion; and (3) Identify the roles of the various parties in court, the purpose of the child welfare court hearings and trains, and the ways in which the expert can influence those parties and the court.

Harry Goldwater, Esq, LICSW, MD Michael Blugerman, MSW MCAPCT Children’s Resource & Consultation Center of Ontario

S6A: Attachment‐Focused Family Therapy Consultation (Part 1 of 2) Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 3 CE Credits

Participants will present cases/DVD's for discussion within the framework of Attachment‐Focused Treatment and receive con‐sultation, which can be used for certification. Phases of treat‐ment and the differential use of components will be presented during case discussion. DVD's, demonstrations, and role‐playing will be used. Those wanting to present, contact Dr. Becker‐Weidman two weeks before the workshop. Participants will be able to: (1)Discuss the application of Dyadic Developmental Psy‐chotherapy principles and components to their clinical work; (2)Demonstrate the proactive using the principles, components and an understanding of the phases of treatment in their clinical work; (3) Demonstrate the use of Attachment‐Focused Treat‐ment principles and components; and (4)As the result of partici‐pating in this workshop, clinicians will be able to revise their treatment plans to consider the phase of treatment and the dif‐ferential use of components of DDP treatment.

Arthur Becker‐Weidman, PhD Center for Family Development, NY

S7: Post Adoption Services for the 21st Century Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Most states have some sort of post adoption program. Many are simply a referral service. For post adoption services to be most productive (prevent adoption disruption/dissolution, costly hos‐pitalization and costly RTC) the services must include a strong mental health component, with services provided by experi‐enced mental health professionals( with strong knowledge of the dynamics of adoption) The presenters will give examples of services provided including a demonstration group to provide insights into the supportive nature of the services. This post adoption model is based on maximizing family strengths. Par‐

ticipants will be able to: (1) List the needs for post adoption ser‐vices; (2) List which services are most effective for families; (3)Describe the positive model for post adoption services; and (4)Participants will be able to identify positive post adoption ser‐vices.

Dorothy W. LePere, LCSW, LMFT, CGP Bettsie E. Specia, LCSW, LMFT, CGP Family Counseling Services, TX

S1B: The Impact on Children and Youth Who Witness Domestic Violence (Part 2 of 2) Continuation. See workshop S1A for workshop description.

S2B: When is the Behavior a "can't" and when is it a "won't"? (Part 2 of 2)

Continuation. See workshop S2A for workshop description.

S8: Building Skills of the Attachment Continuum Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits When working with families, unaddressed avoidant or anxious attachments may create hazards in the therapy alliance and in the success of any intervention. This workshop identifies pat‐terns, impacts in a relationship and then skill building to move toward a more secure style of interacting and responding. Par‐ticipants will be able to: (1) Identify and discuss 3 basic attach‐ment styles; (2) Identify 3 differences in the activation/deactivation cycles of each attachment style; (3) Identify 2 chal‐lenges to the therapeutic alliance and family interventions; and (4)Participants will identify and apply 3 skills for moving toward a more secure response pattern within avoidant or anxious cli‐ent.

Deb Felio, M.A., L.P.C. LifeScape Counseling, CO

S4B: Divine Attachment: Implications for Family Life (Part 2 of 2) Continuation. See workshop S4A for workshop description.

S9: Systemic and Complex Trauma Complexities of Therapy for Refugee and Immigrant Children, Youth and Their Families Intermediate/Advanced Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Children who have lived in war zones or suffered persecution in their country of origin have unique and complex needs. Trauma due to systemic trauma (war, persecution, famine) social perils in refugee camps and familial trauma due to domestic and gen‐der violence converge in this population. Language barriers, migration stressors and cultural differences create layers of chal‐lenges to therapy. In this interactive workshop, we will explore trauma from these global perspectives. Participants will be able to: (1) List the types of trauma experienced by refugee and im‐migrant families and the outcomes of such experiences; (2) De‐scribe the difference in trauma symptomatology across cultures; and (3) Describe the basic protocols for working with trauma‐

Period 7 Saturday, September 21 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.


tized refugee and immigrant children given the complex needs and barriers.

Nancy A. Falls, EdD Community Child Abuse Council, Ontario Mary Jo Land, CPT, CDDP Private Practice, Ontario

S6B: Attachment‐Focused Family Therapy Consultation (Part 2 of 2)

Continuation. See workshop S6A for workshop description.

S10: Project P.A.I.R.: Promoting Attachment in Relationships to Improve Residential Treatment Outcomes Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Provide overview of P.A.I.R., a three‐day training to teach resi‐dential child care workers how to recognize and work with at‐tachment related behaviors. A preliminary report of results from the pilot study will outline research needs related to at‐tachment of children and adolescents residing in group care. Participants will be able to: (1) Describe the presentation of dif‐ferent types of attachment‐related behaviors; (2) Explain the etiology of attachment related behaviors; (3) Demonstrate how modified, evidence‐based parent‐training models help trainees learn to interact differently with children and adolescents; (4) Discuss preliminary research findings from pilot study; and (5) Discuss the program's efficacy, critiques, and assess areas of future research.

Sara M. Rusk, M.S., Research Fellow, Doctoral Student IL School of Professional Psychology, Argosy Univ., Chicago

S11: Second Time Foster Child, Second Time Trauma Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Governmental systems lack support for families needing inten‐sive services, involuntarily recycling children back into child wel‐fare systems, exacerbating attachment concerns due to perma‐nency instability. Providers may offer attachment‐focused sup‐port for children, families and state agencies by understanding the cycle of the "second time foster child, " and resulting mal‐effect on attachment. Participants will be able to: (1) Explain a timeline of acts and laws leading to involuntary custody relin‐quishment; (2) Describe how system professionals interfere with

bonding and attachment by acting "en loco parentis."; and (3) Discuss how to insert education and supports into clinical pro‐grams that reduce separation by child welfare and judicial sys‐tems.

Toni Hoy, Parent/Advocate

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Barrington, IL Area S12: Parenting Outside the Box: Parenting with Humor

Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Learn fun and creative techniques that bring laughter and joy back into parenting. Be ready to laugh and be silly while learning how to parent outside of the box using techniques and ideas a foster/adoptive parent and therapist has learned from her life experiences. Participants will be able to: (1) Recognize areas in your parenting that may need changing; (2) Create a creative parenting plan that will work for your family; (3) Apply new par‐enting techniques; and (4) Discuss how to prepare alternative parenting techniques.

Heather Blessing, MA, MFTI Sacramento Psychotherapy Services, Inc., CA

S13: Are We There Yet? Parenting Adult Children Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

They were challenging children, but we survived and they're adults. Now what? It's not the relationship we dreamed about; how do we find a balance between helping our children move forward, creating connections, and reclaiming out own lives? Participants will be able to: (1) Identify one to three ways to keep in contact with your adult child while maintaining appropri‐ate boundaries; (2) Identify alternative motivations that may be driving attention‐seeking behaviors and request for material support; (3) Explain the concept of inducement and how it ap‐plies to your relationship with your adult child; (4) Identify the boundaries (physical, financial, emotional, relationship) neces‐sary for you to feel safe; and (5) Identify three to five steps you can take to reclaim your life and heal yourself.

Kathleen Benckendorf, MS Eric Benckendorf, MBA Attachment & Integration Methods, Inc., MO

S14A: Providing Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans‐gender Youth (Part 1 of 2) Introductory Workshop; 3 CE Credits

For LGBT youth, the process of self‐acceptance and the experi‐ence of the world as hostile toward LGBT people can significantly impact a youth's sense of self and healthy attachment. This workshop provides understanding and insight into the experi‐ences of LGBT youth and how to more effectively provide ser‐vices to this population. Participants will be able to: (1)Describe the coming out process experienced by LGBT individuals and discuss issues regarding sexual orientation and gender identity with appropriate terminology; (2) Apply the insight gained by this training as well as the CWLA guidelines in providing services to LGBT youth; and (3) Recognize the potential negative impacts of various forms of homophobia and heterosexism in the devel‐opment of healthy self‐concept and attachment in LGBT youth.

Michael Migura, LCDC Sarai Leeb, LMSW Centapico, Inc. TX

S15: Men: Exploring and Developing our Distinctive Roles as Caregivers Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Period 8 Saturday, September 21 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.


Severn Room I

This workshop panel is designed to give fathers an opportunity to learn about the important and unique roles they play in rais‐ing healthy and securely attached children. We will identify the significant ways fathers contribute to helping children develop attachment security, learn appropriate pro‐social behaviors, and develop capacity to express feelings with strength, sensitivity, and respect for others. Participants will be able to: (1) List the characteristics of the "male brain" that make it different from the "female brain"; (2) Apply the characteristic differences be‐tween the male and female brain to the attachment cycle for young children; (3) Discuss how men, as fathers, are involved in the growth and development of children and what characteris‐tics or parts of themselves they use to parent; and (4) Explain how men use the paradigm of wondering, following, and hold‐ing their children throughout the developmental life cycle of parenting their children.

Harry Goldwater, Esq, LICSW, MD Craig Clark, MFT Attachment Center of Monterey Bay, CA

Paul Thomas, Adoptive Parent, VA S16: When Is It Time? Grappling With the Decision to Seek Out of Home Placement Introductory Workshop; 1.5 CE Credits

Finding treatment resources for trauma and attachment is a difficult process. What happens when the out‐patient and wrap around services are not enough? When is it time to consider out‐of‐home placement? This panel discussion, led by professionals from residential programs, will examine the process that parents and professionals go through when making this tough decision. They will explore the questions and fears that often arise includ‐ing distance, duration, family involvement, and transition. Par‐ticipants will be able to: (1) Cite three current research findings on the efficacy of out of home placements; (2) Explain in detail two major components that must be considered when making an out‐of‐home placement decision; and (3) Apply the medical model of cancer care to the decision making process of out‐of‐home placement.

Ken Huey, PhD CALO, MO Elizabeth M. McGhee, LCSW Sandhill Child Development Center, NM Steve Sawyer, LCSW, CSAC

New Vision Wilderness, WI S17: So Now What? Understanding and Using What You Have Learned Parent Workshop; No CE Credits

Join an interactive parent panel to review and discuss and apply what you have learned at the conference. We will provide re‐

sources, support and other educational opportunities as well as share parent stories with one another. This is a great way to put all of the information together and leave feeling hopeful and renewed. Participants will be able to: (1) Identify 3 support re‐sources for attachment support; (2) Demonstrate understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain; and (3) Utilize therapeutic parenting strategies.

Mary M. McGowan ATTACh, MN Lori Thomas Hope Village, Inc., VA Irene Clements Texas Foster Family Association, TX National Foster Parent Association, TX

National Foster Parent Association, TX S14B: Providing Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans‐gender Youth (Part 2 of 2)

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Period 9 Saturday, September 21 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Special Events Don’t Miss the Fun! Fiesta Reception

Wednesday Night

Parent Night Thursday Night

Bus Trip to the River Walk Thursday Night

25th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Friday Night

ATTACh General Meeting Saturday Morning

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tinuation. See workshop S14A for workshop description.

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Continuing Education (CE) credits for mental health professionals are being offered through PsychoEducational Re‐sources, Inc. (PER). Participants may earn 7 Pre‐Conference CE credits and up to 18 Conference CE credits .

PER is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PER maintains responsibility for this program and its content. PER is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and a co‐sponsor of this program. PER may award NBCC approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements (Approval # 5536). Please check with your state counseling board to see if they accept the NBCC providership. PER is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards, 400 South Ridge Park‐way, Suite B, Culpepper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org ASWB Approval Period: 4/15/12 ‐ 4/15/15. Social workers should con‐tact their regulatory board to determine course approval. The following recognize the ASWB program: AK, AL, AZ, CT, DC, DE, GA, ID, IN, IA, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NM, NC, ND, NJ, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WY. PER is also an approved provider with a variety of individual state social work boards which include: the Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (CE Provider Tracking #50‐1657, Board Provider #351, exp. 03/31/15), the Illinois Social Work Board (159‐000505), the Iowa Board of Social Work (#153), the Maryland State Board of Social Work, the Ohio Social Work Board (RSX‐019601), and the Texas Board of So‐cial Work (CS 1596). This program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social work in Arkansas. Course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 203). This program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counsel‐ors, marriage and family therapists, master's level psychologists, licensed clinical psychotherapists, and alcohol and other drug abuse counselors in Kansas. PER is an approved provider with the Illinois Marriage and Family Therapist Board (#168‐000125) This program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for mental health practice and for social work in Nebraska. This program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for psychologists, pastoral psychothera‐pists, clinical social workers, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and alcohol and drug abuse counselors in New Hampshire. PER is an approved Counselor (RCX‐129413) provider with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. PER is a provider of continuing education with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho‐Educational Specialists (#98). Please note that the Board will only accept CE hours for renewal purposes that are related to the professional license that is being renewed and hours that are related to the educational requirements or subject matter that is required for licensure. This program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counsel‐ors, marital and family therapists, and clinical pastoral therapists in Tennessee. PER is an approved provider with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#130). PER is approved as a Continuing Education Provider by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Provider #374 (exp. September 30, 2013). The individual sessions in this conference cover the following counselor skill groups: clinical assessment, ongoing treatment planning, counseling services, and legal, ethical and professional growth. PER maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For additional CE information please call PER at 800‐892‐9249 or e‐mail support@per‐ce.net. To receive CE Certification you must complete the conference evaluation, an evaluation for each session you attend, the CE Request Form, and sign in and out of each session attended. CE Certification will be mailed to you approximately 4‐6 weeks

Continuing Education Credits (CEs)


Conference Schedule Parent (No CE credits)

Workshop Period 1 Thursday, September 19

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Th1* The Psychological Bermuda Triangle; Trauma, Poverty

and Addiction

Th2

Keeping Hope Eternal When Dreams and Reality Collide

Workshop Period 2 Thursday, September 19

2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Th8 Yours, Mine & Ours

Th9 Self Care: Preventing

Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Traumatic

Stress

Workshop Period 3 Friday, September 20 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

F1 Bucking the Trends or Setting

It?

F2 Where did my sister go?

Workshop Period 4 Friday, September 20 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

F8 Feel the Beat: The Impact of

Rhythm on the Brain

F9

From Mad to Mindful: Reconciling the Grief of Unmet Expectations

Workshop Period 5 Friday, September 20 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F15 Creating Delight Between

Parent and Child

F16 Narrating Your Child Through Trauma

Workshop Period 6 Saturday, September 21 9:00 a.m.. - 10:30 a.m.

S1 The Impact on Children and

Youth Who Witness Domestic Violence

S2 When the Behavior us a "can't" and when is it a

"won't"?

Workshop Period 7 Saturday, September 21 10:45 a.m.. - 12:15 p.m.

Workshop Period 8 Saturday, September 21

1:15p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

S11 Second Time, Foster Child,

Second Time Trauma

S12 Parenting Outside the Box: Parenting with

Humor

Workshop Period 9 Saturday, September 21

3:00 p.m.. - 4:30 p.m.

S17 So Now What.. A Closing Session for Parents


Professional ( * Eligible for CE credits)

Th3* Attachment Focused Family Therapy: Best Practices

Th4* The Legacy of Attachment

Th5* Transferrable Attachment Facilitated by Canines

Th6* Sexual Behavioral Problems

Th7* Home Tips for Children with Sensory Processing

Difficulties

Th10* Neurodevelopment of

Sensation and Attachment: Implications for Sensory

Intervention

F3* Psychiatric Care for Texas

Foster Children

F4* Attachment‐Focused Trauma‐informed

Treatment: An Integrative Approach

F5* Theraplay®: Engaging Children and Parents in Attachment base Play

F6* Developing a Trauma‐Informed Child Welfare System: Transforming

Policy and Practice in Texas

F7* Introduction to the

Neurosequential Model in Education

F10* Harsh Treatment and Child

Development F11*

Dividing the Child: When Attachments Are Adjudicated

F12* Ethics, Self Care

F13* Healing Past Trauma: An Innovative Approach to Healing Attachment

Disorders

F14* Can we be mind‐minded in schools? Understanding and supporting the emotional needs of children in school

F17* Understanding the Unique Paternal‐child Attachment

F18* I'm a Great Therapist: l My Clients are Eating Me Alive

F19* Obtaining Special Education Services for Attachment Disordered Children

S3* Creating Sanctuary:

Becoming A Peaceful Parent Using Emotionally Regulatory Healing

S4* God & Attachment

S5* Ethics, Self Care

S6* Attachment‐Focused Family

Therapy Consultation

S7* Post Adoption Services for

the 21st Century

S8 Building Skills of the

Attachment Continuum

S9* Systemic and Complex Trauma Complexities of Therapy for Refugee and Immigrant Children, Youth

and Their Families

S10* Project P.A.I. R.: Promoting Attachment in Relationships

to Improve Residential Treatment Outcomes

S13*

Are We There Yet? Parenting Adult Children

S14* Providing Services to

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth

S15* Men: Exploring and

Developing our Distinctive Roles as Caregivers

S16* When Is It Time? Grappling With the Decision to Seek Out of Home Placement

Sensory & Motor Approaches Educational Approaches


Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsoring the Conference gives you the opportunity to promote your business and increase the overall success of the conference. Sponsorship provides: High-level exposure on the Conference website

and at the event in various settings. Name-recognition through placement at Confer-

ence activities. Unique advertising opportunities through inclu-

sion of promotional items in the conference tote bag provided to all participants.

All sponsors must be approved by the ATTACh Board of Directors. If you are interested in any sponsorship level, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

Elite Conference Sponsor - $10,000 Platinum Conference Sponsor - $5,000 Gold Conference Sponsor - $3,000 Silver Conference Sponsor - $1,500 Bronze Conference Sponsor - $500

ATTACh’s Attachment Therapy Companion is available for sale at the Confer-ence. This 250+ page handbook is a must-have for clinicians working with chil-dren who have a disorder of attachment. Copies are now available on www.Amazon.com and will also be available for sale at the Conference.

Parenting a child with a disorder of attach-ment can be the hardest job a parent ever has. With over 1,000 copies sold, ATTACh’s Hope for Healing handbook and its accom-panying study guide are a must-read for struggling families. Copies can be purchased at the conference or online at www.attach.org.

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The Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children (ATTACh) is an international coalition of parents, professionals and others working to increase awareness about attachment and its critical importance to human development. Attachment, the “give and take” relationship between a child and his or her parents or primary caregiver is the foundation for a child’s behavioral, social, emotional and neurological development. A healthy attachment teaches a person to trust and to form reciprocal relation‐ships throughout his or her life. Children with attachment disorder typically are unable to trust or form healthy relationships with their parents or others.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, ATTACh was founded in 1989 by leaders in the children’s mental health field to address critical family and social needs related to attachment and bonding. As an interdisciplinary membership organization, ATTACh values and respects the children and families struggling with attach‐ment and the professionals who are dedicated to helping them.

Mission ATTACh recognizes and promotes healthy attachment and its critical importance to human development. Vision ATTACh will be the international leader in the education and promotion of attachment theory and services. Philosophy ATTACh values an interdisciplinary membership of professionals and families who care

about healthy attachment and are dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties. ATTACh expects clinical and professional members to operate within their respective code of ethics and non-clinical members to exercise good judgment based on the best interest of the child and family. ATTACh promotes a continuum of services to enhance the quality of attachments ranging from primary prevention and education to specialized treatments. ATTACh respects a diverse spectrum of intervention models designed to build and strengthen attachments. ATTACh believes therapeutic interventions should always be based on sound differential diagnoses.

ATTACh encourages research, education and collaboration to continually increase

knowledge of and improvement in attachment theory.

Special Note: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers


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tend during each period below. Wednesday, Sept. 18th 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Nonmember $245

PRECONFERENCE

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PRECONFERENCE

SEPT. 18

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ATTACh Member $470

Nonmember $520

ONE-DAY REGISTRATION ONE-DAY REGISTRATION

STUDENT RATE *Students must provide proof of current enrollment

in psychology, social work, or similar field.

STUDENT RATE *Students must provide proof of current enroll-

ment in psychology, social work, or similar field.

Sept. 19-21 $105/day

Circle Day: Th F Sa

TEACHER RATE

Sept. 19-21 $150/ day

3+ Same District $105/day

Circle Day: Th F Sa GALA CELEBRATION DINNER

Sept. 20 $10

Sept. 19-21 $105/day

Circle Day: Th F Sa

TEACHER RATE

Sept. 19-21 $150/ day

3+ Same District $105/day

Circle Day: Th F Sa GALA CELEBRATION DINNER

Sept. 20 $10

TWO-DAY REGISTRATION TWO-DAY REGISTRATION

Circle Two Days: Th F Sa

ATTACh Member $335

Nonmember $360

Circle Two Days: Th F Sa

ATTACh Member $385

Nonmember $410

Circle Day: Th F Sa

ATTACh Member $215

Nonmember $240

Circle Day: Th F Sa

ATTACh Member $265

Nonmember $290

WORKSHOP SELECTION

Thursday, Sept. 19th 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 20th 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21st 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Please complete registration form and provide payment by September 1, 2013 to avoid late registration fees. A $50 handling fee will be deducted on cancellations made by September 7, 2013.

No refunds will be made for cancellations after September 8, 2013. See www.attach.org for details on how to register online.

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PERIOD 6

PERIOD 7

PERIOD 8

PERIOD 9

Keynote - Kim Golding

Keynote - Pat Ogden

Grievances, issues, or concerns regarding the conference or registration should be addressed in writing and submitted to [email protected].

25th Anniversary Gala Dinner Celebration *see page 6*

ATTACh P.O. Box 19122 Minneapolis, MN 55419

Documents

The Roots of Relationships ATTACh Conference...Bettsie Specia Lori Thomas Special Thanks ATTACh extends our appreciation to the San Antonio Conference Committee for your constant,