Hope for the Journey Conference
Created to Connect: Learning to Trust and Let Go of Fear
The following is an excerpt from “Created to Connect: A Christian’s Guide to the Connected Child.” From Dr. Karyn Purvis with Michael and Amy Monroe, “Created to Connect” serves as a dynamic resource for those looking to draw helpful, encouraging parallels between the Christian faith and the foundational teachings of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). What…
Read MoreBetter Together: How Caring Well for a Child Includes Community
There’s a reason the phrase It takes a village is a popular one among parents and caregivers. Whether the road has led you to adoption and/or foster care, it is important to remember that your journey is not meant to be traveled alone. No matter how much experience you have or how much knowledge you…
Read MoreThe “One Another” Commands
By Tracy Taplin God has woven our family together over the last 30 years into a hand-stitched patchwork quilt of bright, beautiful differences—both in genetics and preferred ice cream. A down-to-earth sensibility is ever present to put the work in, and we dust ourselves off after we fall, limping and determined to keep on keeping…
Read MoreWhat’s Coming at 2023 Hope for the Journey Conference
Show Hope’s third annual Hope for the Journey Conference premieres Friday, April 14, 2023, with on-demand viewing through June 30, 2023. Designed to equip parents and caregivers meeting the needs of children impacted by adoption and/or foster care, the Hope for the Journey Conference will feature trainers from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development…
Read MoreAfter the 2023 Hope for the Journey Conference
One desire we have for the Hope for the Journey Conference is the beginning of new relationships and opportunities in your community. We do not want the support to end with the conference. The doors that open can vary greatly and may be different than what you had in mind. We encourage you to explore…
Read MoreHope for the Journey 2023 Discussion Guide
As a host of the 2023 Hope for the Journey Conference, the discussion guide below offers suggestions for small group discussion to reinforce what is taught and shared in the conference. Based on the size and needs of your group, you can choose the activities that will work best in your context. It is divided…
Read MoreHope for the Journey 2023 Activities Guide
The guide below offers suggestions for activities to reinforce what is taught and shared in the 2023 Hope for the Journey Conference. Based on the size and needs of your group, you can choose the activities that will work best in your context. It is divided by topic, which offers additional flexibility for your schedule. …
Read MoreA Light Bulb Moment
Alison Blanchet and her husband knew before they were married that adoption and foster care may very well be a part of their story. But Alison would have no idea how that decision would change the trajectory of her career. And as they had hoped, shortly after they were married, they began the process of…
Read More2023 Hope for the Journey Conference Speaker Line-up
Show Hope’s third annual Hope for the Journey Conference is available for viewing on Friday, April 14, 2023, through June 30, 2023. Designed to equip parents and caregivers meeting the needs of children impacted by adoption and/or foster care, the Hope for the Journey Conference will feature trainers from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child…
Read MoreHope for the Journey 2023 Scheduling Ideas
The 2023 Hope for the Journey Conference is a completely digital and customizable conference. It will follow the structure as previous years with five learning modules. Each learning module includes a teaching session, a “Going Deeper” video segment that dives into a specific topic, and a “Practical Perspectives” video that brings real-life examples to better…
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