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Conference For Parents AndThose Who Work With ParentsThursday, October 27, 2011Morning & Afternoon Sessions AvailableLubbock Memorial Civic CenterDeadline For Registration – October 21, 2011For Information Contact 2-1-1 or (806)-795-5437Conference Sponsors:Region 17 Education Service CenterNational Center for Parenthood EnrichmentTexas AgriLife Extension Service – Lubbock CountyDepartment of State Health Services – Health Service Region IManaged Care Center for Addictive/Other DisordersLubbock Independent School DistrictLubbock Lions ClubSPCAA Head Start and Early Head StartLubbock County Office of Dispute ResolutionFamily Guidance and Outreach Center of LubbockSouthwest Dairy FarmersASVAB Career Exploration ProgramBehavioral Center of America Permian BasinXcel EnergyUnited Way - Success By 6YWCA of Lubbock
Registration 7:45 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.All Participants Must Check InContinental Breakfast, Exhibits OpenLimited On-Site Registration8:30 A.M. - 9:35 A.M.Welcome and Keynote Kick OffBanquet HallWhy Parenting MattersSteve Grant, Texas Tech University AthleticsSESSION 1: 9:45 A.M. - 10:35 A.M.F. Behind Blue Eyes: Unveiling the Realities of AdolescentCulture – Part 1, Dr. Steven Bonner, Lubbock ChristianUniversity. Working with adolescents in today's culture isdifficult, especially when there is a lack of understandingabout what is going on. "Behind Blue Eyes" seeks to liftthe veil of confusion and expose the realities of the worldbeneath.G. Look Who's Talking!, Sherry Sancibrian, Texas TechUniversity Health Science Center. The preschool years area critical time for language learning! In every interactionwith a child, adults have an opportunity to teach the childabout communicating. This session will show how familiesand all adults working with infants, toddlers, andpreschoolers can support and promote speech andlanguage development.A. Los Niños Aprenden A Ser Mejores Hombres,Oscar Reyes, Lubbock Independent School District. Laactual generación de niños está teniendo dificultad paraaprender el papel que les corresponde de ser hombres deverdad. Los muchachos están perdiendo algunas de lasmás elementales mayoría de edad para madurar como teneruna figura paterna cómo enseñar a los muchachos deafeitarse. Los niños son también perdiendo en elaprendizaje correcto dating habilidades, destrezas, padre yotros muy importantes papeles masculinos tradicionales denuestra sociedad. Los participantes aprenderán cómoconstruir bases sólidas habilidades sociales para niños paraayudar a sus hijos se vuelven los hombres necesitan ser.H. ScreamFree Parenting, Brian Offutt, Monterey Churchof Christ. Parents face the toughest challenge—raisingchildren! Parents long to create a loving familyenvironment filled with mutual respect and cooperation—but that’s easier said than done! ScreamFree Parenting isabout parents taming reactive responses to their deepanxiety. Rather than learning new techniques, discover theliberating principles that are inspiring parents torevolutionize their family life. These principles will enableparents to remain cool, calm, and connected with theirchildren—no matter what. Learn how to parent less out ofdeepest fears and more out of the highest principles inScreamFree Parenting.B. Desarrollo Del Cerebro, Sarah Mercado, Caring FamilyNetwork. Los participantes en esta sesión discutirá eldesarrollo temprano del cerebro y los efectos del trauma enel cerebro. Se compartirá la información sobre los niños delas dificultades que han experimentado la cara de traumadebido a la forma de miedo afecta a sus cerebros. Lainvestigación es aplicable a los trabajadores sociales,maestros, padres adoptivos y jóvenes voluntarios así comopadres y pertinente.I.Survival Skills, It’s a Jungle Out There!, Janie Ramirez,Texas Tech University. Parents want the best for theirchildren but often do not have the knowledge or skills tohelp them especially when it comes to preparing them forcollege. Gain some survival skills to get on the right path.The presenter will introduce participants to GenerationTexas, a statewide movement to help families prepare,apply, and pay for college.J.Social and Emotional Development – It Matters,Jade Dominguez & Bridget Lemons, Parenting Cottage.Each baby is born into a unique family that has its ownculture and heritage, its own strengths, and its own way ofcoping with stress and adversity. From birth theconnections made with others is significant to personaldevelopment. Explore the different stages ofsocial-emotional development from birth to age five andsee why --- it matters.C. Building and Maintaining Self Esteem in Parents,Larry Brooks, Community Baptist Church. The self esteemof the parent is important in order to enhance the healthyself esteem of the child. Gain skills in improving,nurturing, and maintaining parental self esteem.D. Family Foundations, Irene Rodriguez, SlatonIndependent School District. Many ingredients comprisethe firm foundation for a family. Basic essentialingredients include morals, values, positivecommunication, proper nurturing, and ongoingrelationship building. These topics will be identified anddiscussed during this session.E. Depression and Mood Disorders in Children andAdolescents, Charisse Rook, Behavioral Center ofAmerica Permian Basin. There are differences in sadness,loneliness, fear, moodiness, and depression. Hear how torecognize signs of depression in youth. Learn todistinguish between oppositional behavior and mooddisorders. Find out how to respond to effectively helpyoung people.K. Substance Abuse Prevention Across the Lifespan,Lola Coppage, Managed Care Center. It is commonlyaccepted that individuals are at highest risk for substanceuse and abuse at “transition points” in their lives and atkey stages across the lifespan cycle. This session willidentify the stress and conflict that people experience whentransitioning from one age to another. Prevention effortsfor every age group will be discussed and evaluated.REGISTRATION DEADLINEOCTOBER 21, 2011
SESSION 2: 10:45 A.M. - 11:35 A.M.A. Fundaciones Familiares, Irene Rodríguez, SlatonIndependent School District. Muchos ingredientes son labase firme para una familia. Ingredientes esenciales básicos incluyen moral, valores, comunicación positiva, crianza adecuada y fomento de la relación. Estos temas seránidentificados y debatidos durante este período de sesiones.B. Habilidades de Supervivencia, es una Jungla AlláAfuera!, Janie Ramirez, Texas Tech University.Los padres quieren lo mejor para sus hijos, pero a menudono tienen los conocimientos o habilidades para ayudarespecialmente a la hora de prepararlos para la Universidad.Obtener algunas habilidades de supervivencia para obteneren el camino correcto. El presentador presenta a losparticipantes para la generación de Texas, un movimientode todo el Estado para ayudar a las familias a preparar,aplicar y pagar la Universidad.C. Guaranteed Parent Activities to Make Your YoungChild Ready for School!, Claire Dulaney, YoungWomen's Christian Association. Educators and parentsmust work together to improve children’s school success.Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher!Learn some fun and powerful parenting strategies in thissession to promote reading, enrich vocabulary, and gainmath and science awareness in young children. Some ofthe strategies even involve the child helping with choresaround the house; therefore, home life as well as thechild’s school success will improve!D. Brain Development, Sarah Mercado, Caring FamilyNetwork. The participants in this session will discuss earlybrain development and the effects of trauma on the brain.Information will be shared about the difficulties kids whohave experienced trauma face because of the way fearaffects their brains. The research is pertinent andapplicable to social workers, teachers, foster parents, andyouth volunteers as well as parents.E. Behind Blue Eyes: Unveiling the Realities of AdolescentCulture – Part 2, Dr. Steven Bonner, Lubbock ChristianUniversity. (Continuation) Working with adolescents intoday's culture is difficult, especially when there is a lackof understanding about what is going on. "Behind BlueEyes" seeks to lift the veil of confusion and expose therealities of the world beneath.F. Boys Learning to Become Better Men, Oscar Reyes,Lubbock Independent School District. This currentgeneration of boys is having difficulty learning the properrole of being real men. Boys are missing out on some ofthe most basic coming-of-age rites, such as how to shave,proper dating skills, and other very important traditionalmale roles in our society. Participants will learn how tobuild strong foundational social skills for boys to helpthem become the men they need to be.G. Recreation Resources for the Family, Traci Crawford,City of Lubbock. One of Lubbock’s best kept secrets is therecreational offerings for families! There are tons of greatclasses, programs, activities, and events for the entirefamily. The South Plains has everything from fitness,learning, just-for-fun happenings, and city wide events.There are numerous ways families can bond and growtogether through recreational resources. Come learn how.H. I Like You vs. I Love You, Dr. Brian and Kristi Starr,Lubbock Christian University. Popular parenting todayindicates that parents should strive to help their kids likethem. It says they should be best friends so that childrenwill stay in a relationship with parents. But a healthyparenting relationship knows that love has to be toughsometimes in order to be effective. It knows that childrenneed a voice of discipline and truth in their lives as muchas they need a voice of compassion and acceptance.I.Sexual Development & Teen Pressures: How Do WeTalk With Our Children, Dr. Elizabeth Trejos,Texas Tech University. Children and adolescents today arebombarded with confusing messages about sex and themeaning of “growing up”; those messages are comingfrom different sources: peers, mass media, technology, etc.In working with children and youth, it is essential to striveto stay up-to-date with technological advances balancingefforts to censure media content while supporting thechildren through the emotional and physical changes theyexperience during puberty. This lecture aims to discusssome of the most important pressures children and youthexperience in their journey through sexual maturation andprovide practical solutions to deal with those pressures.J.Strengthening Parents to Produce Strong Families,Chris Moore, Victory in Praise Christian Fellowship.Parents who are whole are more likely to produce healthyfamilies through nurturing. Parents must protect theirfamily assets through positive, clear communication. Allparents need supportive services to assist in raisingthe family. These are some of the strengths that producestrong families.K. Building and Sustaining Healthy Relationships,Jim Schneider, Covenant Health System. Discover howshared meaning and rituals of connection can honor oneanother’s life’s journey. Topics for discussion willinclude: creating a culture of fondness and admiration,solving problems that can be solved, increasing theemotional bank account, and accepting one another’sinfluence. Healthy relationships between the parents canfoster healthy relationships for their children.Social Work CEUs, PDUs, andCertificates of Attendance are available.
11:45 AM. - 12:50 P.M.Lunch and Keynote PresentationExhibit HallThe Call of Liberty For You, Your Family, And Your FaithJeffrey J. DiQuattro, Author: The Final BranchSESSION 3: 1:00 P.M. - 1:50 P.M.A. Mejores Practicas Administrar Sus FinanciasPersonales, Jessie Mendoza, American State Bank.Déjenos darle consejos prácticos para controlar susfinancias personales. Estos consejos cubrirán ahorros,presupuestos, y crédito.B. Desarrollo Sexual & Presiones Que Afectan A NuestrosHijos: ¿Cómo Conversar Con Ellos?, Dr. ElizabethTrejos, Texas Tech University. Hoy en día nuestros niñosy jóvenes están siendo bombardeados con mensajesconfusos sobre sexo y el significado de “madurar ocrecer”; estos mensajes provienen de diferentes fuentes:amigos-compañeros, medios de comunicación, tecnología,etc. Nuestra labor como padres, educadores, yprofesionales es de balancear esfuerzos para censurar lainformación que proviene de los medios de comunicacióny al mismo tiempo apoyar a nuestros hijos y jóvenesdurante los cambios emocionales y físicos que debenexperimental durante la pubertad. Esta charla tiene comoobjetivo discutir algunas de las presiones más importantesque nuestros hijos sufren durante la pubertad y discutiralgunas soluciones prácticas para lidiar con esas presiones.C. Looking Through the Eyes of a Stepchild, WilmaEdwards, Private Practice. When a child comes into ablended home and into the lives of parents as a stepchild,the child enters after a very personal loss in his/her life andfamily. This class will focus on how a child feels and howadults can understand the child’s perspective.D. Bringing Back Family Meals, Dr. Debra Reed, TexasTech University. Family meals together help improveproper nutrition and strengthen family communication.Increased vocabulary, reduced juvenile delinquency, andmeaningful relationships are some of the research findingsresulting from families eating together on a regular basis.Simple strategies will be given to make it happen forfamily mealtime in your home.E. Temperament Styles: How We Relate to OneAnother, Dr. Page Heisser, Private Practice. "Why doesmy spouse refuse to socialize? Why does my child neverfinish her homework? Why am I so soft-hearted?Why don't we understand each other?" A useful measureof temperament styles will be introduced, and a basicexplanation of test results will help participants betterunderstand themselves and each other.F. Please Stop Bursting My Bubble or Why Am I SoDisappointed?, Gail Jones, Lubbock Independent SchoolDistrict. Relationships with people are the basic buildingstones of life. Why is it so hard? How do I connect?How do I fix the messes? How do I keep my sanity? Thisclass will discuss conflict, communication, lovingdifferences, and peacemaking without being a doormat.G. Predator Drugs, Jamie Moore, Department of StateHealth Services. Athletes use drugs to get buff. Shy kidsuse drugs to get confidence. Drugs are also used as alcoholextenders, cheap tricks, or to take advantage of anotherperson for sexual purposes. This seminar gives a practicaland in-depth look at how five different street drugs areused as date rape drugs. The consequences can be lethal tothe victim.H. Resiliency and Hope in Parenting a Child with SpecialNeeds, Dr. Nicole Springer, Texas Tech University.Historically, research that has been conducted on familiesof special needs children has operated from a deficitframework, emphasizing the problems in these families asopposed to their strengths. This workshop will review theresults of a national survey of parents and their experienceof raising a child with special needs. The discussion willinclude a description of the adjustment processin receiving the child's diagnosis and highlight the positiveexperiences of raising a child with Down syndrome.Audience participation will be encouraged in exploringhow these results are applicable to other special needsdiagnoses.I.Tips to Address Youth Issues, Quincy White, City ofLubbock. The presenter will identify problems associatedwith youth in America today. This session will include adiscussion of options available to parents and othercommunity members to help curtail the negative outcomesresulting from youth problems.J.Children of Domestic Violence, Roy Rios, Women'sProtective Services. This session is a gripping presentationthat informs participants how children are affected bywitnessing domestic violence both directly and indirectly.The dynamics of domestic violence will be explained. Theaudience will leave with an in-depth understanding of howto overcome this horrific epidemic.K. Bonding with Your Baby, Andrea Bewley,Young Women’s Christian Association. This sessioncovers early development and good attachment betweenparent and baby. Strong connection is critical to earlychildhood development. Healthy bonding contributes notonly to the emotional but also to the social and braindevelopment of the young infant.L. Mental Health 101, Laura Worley, Lubbock RegionalMental Health Mental Retardation. This session willprovide a basic overview of common psychiatric diagnosesand treatment resources, as well as coping strategies forfamilies. Facts about suicide and suicide preventionstrategies will be addressed.
SESSION 4: 2:00 P.M. - 2:50 P.M.A. Niños De La Violencia Doméstica, Roy Rios, Women'sProtective Services. Esta sesión es una presentaciónapasionante que informa a los participantes cómo los niñosse ven afectados por testigos de violencia directa eindirectamente. Se explica la dinámica de la violenciadoméstica. El público va a dejar con una comprensiónprofunda de cómo superar esta terrible epidemia.B. A Parent’s Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Dr. Linda M. Brice, Texas Tech University Health ScienceCenter. Most parents want to talk with their teens andpre-teens about sex and Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STDs) when the time presents itself and their adolescentshave questions. However, many parents, family members,guardians, and adults who work with youth may not knowall the information concerning these topics. This graphicand comprehensive presentation will cover the signs andsymptoms, complications, and treatments for STDs.C. Best Practices on Administering Your PersonalFinances, Jessie Mendoza, American State Bank. Comehear some practical, sensible tips on how to manage andcontrol personal and family finances. Tips will be helpfuland useful in these relevant topics: budgeting, saving,and credit.D. How to Avoid Marrying A Jerk, Jeannette Gist,The Legacy Group. Perhaps it's not a marriage crisis, butrather a partner selection crisis society is facing in thiscountry. Parents need to understand their roles in helpingto guide their children through the dating and partnerselection process into healthy marriages. Learn techniquesfor helping children follow their hearts without losing theirminds!E. Screening and Assessing Trauma in Children,Dr. Jeffrey Wherry, Texas Tech University. Effectivetrauma-related treatment is informed by goodtrauma-focused screening and assessment. In cases wherePost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) avoidance isactive, traditional red flags like emotional distress may beabsent as a function of the disorder. This workshop willexplain in a practical way the rationale for use ofwidespread screening of trauma-related symptoms earlyin the referral of a child.F. A Time to Be Strong, Eric Strong, Consultant. This is aworkshop about parents surrounding themselves and theirchildren with strong people and influences. It is also aboutmaking certain the same parents are strong for the peopleand the children who are in their lives. Storytelling willenhance the strategies presented.G. Conflict Resolution, Nina Martin, Office of DisputeResolution. Resolving conflicts, whether it is betweenparents, siblings, or parent/child, is one of the mostdifficult parts of healthy family life. Conflicts occur.How can they be handled in nurturing, positive ways?Take home workable solutions for getting along!H. Take a Stand - Positive Strategies To Manage Conflictand Bullying, Cindy Stephens, Texas AgriLife ExtensionCenter. Educating adults is an important part tounderstanding today's bullying and cyber bullying.Communication, teamwork, cultural awareness andetiquette will be discussed. It is desired to help youth go toschool safe every day, to become leaders on theircampuses, and to think about careers and their future.Personal safety is a key issue to making this happen!I.Help for Mealtime Frustration, Cori Weaver,Early Childhood Intervention - Developmental EducationBirth to Three. It is difficult distinguishing whether a childcan not eat or will not eat. Eating difficulties arefrustrating for everyone. In this presentation, learn redflags for feeding concerns and the difference betweena picky eater versus a problem eater. Recommendationswill be given on mealtime success for the entire family.J.Sensory Integration Disorder vs. ADHD,Sarah Mercado, Caring Family Network. Many childrenwho are diagnosed with Attention Deficit HyperactivityDisorder (ADHD) actually have Sensory IntegrationDisorder (SID). The content taught in this class will assistthe participants to create an environment for studentsuccess. Can the kids manipulate a squishy toy whilelistening to the teacher? Can they stand beside their desksor sit on an exercise ball? The answer to these questions isimportant! Little modifications that are not disruptivechanges can make a world of difference.K. Mission Possible, ViAnna LaRue, Armed ServicesVocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program.MISSION: prepare students (10th–12th grades) for life afterhigh school or post-secondary education . POSSIBLE:through the use of the enhanced ASVAB CareerExploration Program. This federally funded (free) programoffers a career research approach that meets the careerdevelopment needs of today’s high school and postsecondary students regardless of their future career oreducational endeavors. This is a comprehensive careerprogram based on current career development theory andpractice which assists students, parents, and school staff.ASVAB Web Site will be reviewed during thepresentation.Mark the Date for BSF ConferenceThursday, October 25, 2012
Building Strong Families, Inc.P.O. Box 11383Lubbock, Texas 794082011 Building Strong Families: Tools For Success ConferenceREGISTRATION FORMCost: 10.00 - Includes All Sessions & Materials,Continental Breakfast & LunchTwo ways to register: by mail- see form to the right;or go to the link to register and pay using event?llr 47cilzcab&oeidk a07e4p7uvc1c697c59dVisit us on Facebook by Searching“Building Strong Families Conference”.Or visit our NS WILL BE CHOSEN ON A FIRST COME BASIS.NO SEATS WILL BE SAVED.WHEN A CLASSROOM IS FILLED,PLEASE FIND ANOTHER SESSION TO ATTEND.REGISTRATION CANNOT BE REFUNDEDFOR ANY REASON.Social Work CEUs, PDUs, and Certificates of Attendanceare available. Inquire at Continuing Education Tablefor further information and fees.If registering more than one person, please copy formand submit one form per individual.Infants, Children and K-12 Students NOT Allowed.REGISTRATION DEADLINEOCTOBER 21, 2011NameHome AddressCity ZipHome Phone ( )Work Phone ( )Email AddressCampus/School DistrictAgency/OrganizationAmount Enclosed Please send completed registration form andpayment (check or money order) made payableto "Building Strong Families, Inc." to:Building Strong Families, Inc.P.O. Box 11383Lubbock, TX 79408CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MUST BEINCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FORM!For More Information or AssistanceCall 806-795-5437 orEmail - bsfconf@yahoo.com
ScreamFree Parenting is about parents taming reactive responses to their deep anxiety. Rather than learning new techniques, discover the liberating principles that are inspiring parents to revolutionize their family life. These principles will enable p
