Anchor Point's "Empowered To Connect" Live Simulcast - 4/5-6

Anchor Point is excited to bring "The Empowered To Connect Conference Simulcast" to Houston (in partnership with ShowHope).  It is a two-day conference for anyone interested in learning more about how to connect with children that are struggling.  We especially know this is the case with kids that have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma.  Research has shown that children who have experienced a difficult pregnancy, difficult birth or prematurity are also ones that may struggle.  It does not matter whether this child is in a biologically intact home or from an adoptive home -- each of these children needs the help and hope from teachers, counsellors, family, friends and more to ultimately thrive in this world.  Led by the Karyn Purvis Child Development Institute at Texas Christian University, this conference is ideal for those who are serving and supporting these families, including social workers, agency professionals, school teachers and counsellors,  church staff and ministry leaders, counsellors, therapists and others. While this conference will focus on a child from a traumatized background, you will find that Trust-Based Relational Intervention works well even for connecting with children that are not struggling. Conferences sessions will be held from 9:00am-5:15pm on both days. Light refreshments will be provided during breaks throughout the event, with “on your own” lunch breaks scheduled from 12-1:30pm.   You will have the opportunity to meet many who are involved in the care of children from hard places throughout the conferences.  You will also be able to learn about the work of Anchor Point locally to assist these kids and their families.  Professionals will be able to receive CEU credits from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).  Information will be provided as we get closer to the event.  There is typically an additional fee of $25.00/professional.  You will be issued a badge with a specific code to use at the CEU check-in station each morning and afternoon.  Parents will receive a certificate of attendance.  The certificates will be handed out at the end of the conference.  Only those participating in both days will receive credit.  Attendees are responsible for providing the certificate to their agency, and it is at the agency's discretion whether or not to count participation toward training credits.    Conference/Simulcast Schedule - SAMPLE SCHEDULEDay 1 – Friday* 9:00 to 9:30 am        Anchor Point Staff - Welcome -Introductions & Overview* 9:30 to 10:30 am      Hope & Help for the Journey (led by Dr. Purvis)* 10:30 to 10:45 am    Break* 10:45 to 12:00 pm    Understanding a Child’s History and Its Impacts (led by Dr. Purvis)* 12:00 to 1:30 pm      Lunch Break* 1:30 to 2:45 pm        The Role of Parent History and Expectations in Connecting* 2:45 to 3:00 pm        Break* 3:00 to 3:45 pm        Our Journey of Hope: The Coley’s Adoption Story* 3:45 to 4:45 pm        The Attachment Dance (led by Dr. Purvis)* 4:45 to 5:00 pm        Q&A with Dr. Karyn Purvis* 5:00 to 5:15 pm        Anchor Point Next Steps  Day 2 – Saturday* 9:00 to 9:15 am           Anchor Point Welcome* 9:15 to 10:30 am         Understanding Sensory Processing and the Neurochemistry of Fear (led by Dr. Purvis)* 10:30 to 10:45 am       Break* 10:45 to 11:45 am       Helping Families Find the Education, Support and Help They Need* 11:45 to 1:15 pm         Lunch Break* 1:15 to 2:45 pm           Foundations for Behavioral Change (led by Dr. Purvis)* 2:45 to 3:00 pm           Break* 3:00 to 4:30 pm           Strategies for Behavioral Change* 4:30 to 5:00 pm           Resources and Next Steps* 5:00 to 5:15 pm           Anchor Point Next Steps Event Presenters -  Amanda R. Hiles Howard, PhD - Amanda is the Assistant Director of the Texas Christian University Institute of Child Development, where her primary responsibilities are to assist the Co-Directors, Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross, serve as executive director of the Hope Connection summer camp, develop and maintain the TCU child development program, and to engage in the research activities of the Institute. She is also an adjunct instructor for the TCU Psychology Department, where she teaches courses such as Vulnerable Child I: Theory, Vulnerable Child II: Practice, and the Child Development Internship.  Amanda earned her B.A. from The Ohio State University with a major in Psychology, and then attended Texas Christian University for graduate study, beginning in 2004. She earned an M.S. in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis on Quantitative Analysis and then earned a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis on Human Development. In 2010, she accepted the position of Academic Coordinator and then later Assistant Director of the Institute. Frequently Asked Questions - Can I register for only one day?  We do not offer discounts or reduced fees for one-day attendance. You must register for the full event.   What are the conference details?  The conference will be held from 9:00AM to 5:30PM on Friday and Saturday.  Check-in will open one hour before the start of the event.  Coffee, water and light refreshments will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks.  There will be a 1 1/2 hour break scheduled for an off-site lunch each day.  Will childcare be provided?  No, unfortunately, childcare will not be provided.  Please make arrangements for your children off-site.