We are pleased to present Nancy Thomas once again for our 2008 Annual Training Event.  Feedback from those who attended last year’s conference was so positive that we asked her to present a follow up to her presentation which so many found helpful and informative.  She will be continuing her presentation regarding children with Attachment Disorder.

“Rebuilding the Broken Bond-Part II”
Presented by:
Nancy Thomas

OCTOBER 16, 2008
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Redwood Area Community Center
901 Cook Street
REDWOOD FALLS, MN

SCHEDULE

8:30    Registration

9:00    Welcome and Introductions

9:15    Refresher and training

10:30  Break

10:45  Continued training

12:00  Lunch

1:00    Continued training

2:30    Break

2:45    Continued training and review of interventions

3:45    Wrap-Up/Conclusion

PARTNERS FOR THE TRAINING MISSION!
PACT 4 Families Collaborative
MN Family-Based Services Assoc.
Three Counties For Kids Collaborative

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Family Based Counselors, Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers, School Counselors, Probation and Residential Treatment Center Staff, Parents, Foster Parents, Nurses, Clergy, Teachers and School Officials, Child Mental Health and Protection Professionals, Children’s Aides, and Mentors.

CEU INFORMATION:
Application for CEU’s in process for the state Boards of Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Child Protection.

CEU CERTIFICATES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE CONFERENCE CONCLUSION.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration is $70.00 per person ($60 pp if 3 or more register) and must be postmarked on or before Monday, October 13, 2008. Registration fee includes a lunch and snacks. Registrations received on or after Tuesday, October 14, 2008 will be $80.00. We recommend early registration as conference space is limited.

CANCELLATIONS:
Refunds, minus a $10.00 fee, will be granted if reservation is cancelled on or before Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

NEARBY HOTELS:
1. Jackpot Junction 800-946-2274
2. Redwood Valley Lodge 507-644-5700
3. Smart Choice Inn 507-637-3456

Greater Minnesota Family Services was founded with the goal of working together with the family and county agencies, to create a coordinated and effective service for families. Most of the families we serve have one or two children that are at risk of out-of-home placement.We strongly believe that the family is the best place to resolve parent/child issues. By working with the family’s strengths and by being available when a family crisis arises - day or night - the family based staff can support the family, and help identify options and resources to maintain the family circle. Often children are placed out of the home, not because families are unwilling to change, but because community resources have not had the time or intensity of services to help the children have successful experiences in their homes and communities.

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PO Box 1810
Willmar, MN
56201
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