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2017 Tapestry Conference Early Bird Registrationposted on July 25, 2017 The 2017 Tapestry Conference will be held October 20-21 at Irving Bible Church and will feature Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained professionals, Empowered to Connect Parent Trainers, Occupational Therapists, adult adoptee panel, and a sensory experience across both days… Read More |
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You’re Never Too Old to Changeposted on July 24, 2017 The 2017 Tapestry Conference will be held October 20-21 at Irving Bible Church. Come learn from Dr. Curt Thompson as he teaches on the Soul of Shame. Examine how shame keeps us from being engaged in relationships and community. Learn how… Read More |
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Parenting is a Leadership Exerciseposted on June 28, 2017 I was invited to speak at the Florida Foster/Adoptive Parent Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida last weekend. It is always a special privilege to share with families who are in the trenches. I love meeting them, hearing their stories,… Read More |
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TAPESTRY @ The Water Parkposted on June 19, 2017 We will once again host our annual summer family fun night at the water park on Sunday, July 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex in Carrollton. This family event is always tons of fun… Read More |
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Curt Thompson on Neuroplasticityposted on June 2, 2017 Curt Thompson was interviewed at Biola University and explained the flexibility of the brain to change and grow, the capabilities of the mind, and what these have to do with spiritual transformation and the traditional spiritual disciplines. We are thrilled… Read More |
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Don’t Create a Vacuumposted on May 1, 2017 There is a great parenting strategy I think we should all subscribe to; don’t remove a coping mechanism or survival strategy from a child unless you have something better to replace it with. Don’t create a vacuum if you are… Read More |
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Establishing Healthy Boundariesposted on March 22, 2017 I recently presented at a conference for adoptive and foster parents. My assigned topic; Building Healthy Relationships and Boundaries with Your Biological Relatives. I was excited when the topic was first assigned to me. There are many books on the subject… Read More |
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Parenting with Supportposted on February 7, 2017 Parenting can be difficult, especially as you learn about what you bring to the relationship, what your triggers are, your children’s triggers; add on the stress of having a number of professionals involved in your daily life and you’ll quickly… Read More |
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Empowered Teensposted on January 26, 2017 Empowered Teens was created for adopted teens in 6th-12th grade, this class will be a fun, active, low-pressure way to connect with other adopted teens and learn valuable life skills. We will be using concepts from Empowered to Connect and… Read More |
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Empowered to Connect Parent Trainingposted on January 19, 2017 One of the most important things we’ve learned as parents is the difference between being safe and feeling safe. For many years we thought that they were the same thing, but we have come to understand and live the difference.… Read More |