DEVELOPING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN TO FOSTER EMPOWERMENT AND THEIR ABILITY TO OVERCOME SERIOUS HARDSHIP AND TRAUMA

With Lorna Bosak, LCSW-R & New York Times Best Selling Author, Regina Calcaterra

Hear a young adult’s story of overcoming childhood trauma.

Join us as we discuss ways to help children overcome trauma by promoting resilience.

Develop a deeper understanding of the needs of children to foster empowerment and their ability to overcome serious hardship and trauma.

Outline

9:00 – 11:45 AM – Morning Session Keynote, Paired Conversation, Panel

• Keynote Speak: Regina Calcaterra
• Open conversation between a young adult formally diagnosed with Attachment Disorder and her therapist
• Round table panel discussion: Building resiliency from every angle

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Lunch Break

12:45 – 3:00 PM – Afternoon Deep Dive Learning Session

• Causes of childhood trauma
• How trauma changes the brain
• The needs of children who experience abuse or neglect
• How foster and adoptive parents can support and care for traumatized children
• How caseworkers and therapists can advocate for traumatized children