Playfulness IS the Treatment | Thursday, February 1 | 9a-3p  

When feeling stressed, uncertain, or afraid, our brain works hard to protect us by reaching for tools and techniques that will help children heal after trauma. We can honor our fear and then rest into the truth that presence is the most powerful intervention, and playfulness IS the treatment.  Playfulness doesn’t need games or props, or toys!  Playfulness is experienced and shared through the resonance we co-create. It brings the safety, connection, and co-regulation the nervous system needs to experience a moment of healing.  In this pre-conference workshop, Robyn Gobbel will take you on a journey to explore the benefits of playfulness for our physical and mental health, grow your confidence that playfulness IS the treatment, and jump-start your creativity on how to cultivate the spirit of playfulness in your connection with clients and families.

Ideal for parents, educators, and child welfare professionals.  
Trainer: Robyn Gobbel, MSW

Joy Meadows Church Advocate Clinic | Thursday, February 1 | 9a -3p

Real encouragement for ministry leaders with Justin and Sarah Oberndorfer, founders of Joy Meadows ($50.00)

Attention, ministry leaders! Would you like some Real Encouragement? Join Justin and his Joy Meadows team as they offer insight and guidance into being an effective ministry leader and advocate for foster and adoptive families. Lunch Included.

Trainers: Justin & Sarah Oberndorfer

Real Encouragement for Couples  | Friday, February 2 | 6-9p 

How do you build trust, intimacy, and safety in healthy relationships? Whether those relationships are a marriage, an adopted/foster child, or other family relationships, we will look at mindful, intentional strategies to develop deep connections with those we love.

Ideal for couples.
Trainers: Ken Howard, LMFT

*More details to come. Stay tuned!