2019 San Antonio Area Conference
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February 9, 2019Shearer Hills Baptist Church Early Bird Registration Deadline
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Conference Details
Keynote Presenter | Session Presenters & Handouts | Conference Pricing | Schedule | Session Descriptions
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Dr. Gregory Williams – Opening KeynoteShattered By The Darkness: Uncovering the Horrors of Child Sexual Abuse” Hear the story firsthand that has been described in the acclaimed book, “Shattered By The Darkness” from author, Dr. Gregory Williams. Dr. Williams takes you on a journey that will forever change the way you look at child abuse. He shows you how to find a path back to healing from hurt and pain and how to recognize the signs and behaviors that my indicate a child is suffering from a traumatic experience.
About Dr. Gregory WilliamsDr. Gregory Williams is on the Administrative Leadership Team at Baylor College of Medicine’s OB/GYN Department located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He has a PhD in Counseling and is a well-known speaker/teacher. Dr. Williams has just released his book “Shattered By The Darkness: Putting the Pieces Back Together After Child Abuse.” He is traveling throughout the country speaking to physicians, counselors, teachers, parents and abuse victims about many of the different aspects of childhood sexual abuse. (Trainer Criteria (a.5) of Minimum Standard 746.1317) |
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Diane Goyette – Closing KeynoteMeltdown@ What Happens in the Brain – and How We Can Help When children fall apart emotionally, their behavior is telling us that they are overwhelmed by the situation. The most important thing we can do is to remain calm ourselves, which is of course much easier said than done! In this closing session, you will learn how the brain reacts to strong emotions and explore how to provide the positive guidance children really need from us during a meltdown. Leave with the knowledge and strategies to handle future meltdowns with confidence and skill. Breakout Session: Connecting Games to Play with Infants & Toddlers Building strong relationships between adults and children is the most important part of infant and toddler caregivers’ jobs. Participants will come away with at least 25 ideas for songs and games to help them connect with their young children. Connecting Games to Play with Preschoolers Warm, caring relationships between adults and children are the foundation for children’s development, and connecting activities help to create and maintain these relationships. Participants will play at least 25 games that help them connect with preschool-age children. About Diane GoyetteDiane Goyette is a Child Development Specialist, a Master Registered Level Trainer with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS #1420), and a certified Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC).She holds a Master’s Degree in Child Development from The University of Texas at Austin and a Lifetime Texas Educator Certificate for Kindergarten and Pre-K. Diane has 30 years of experience teaching both young children and adults in a variety of settings, including public and private universities, public school kindergarten, faith-based preschools and child care programs. (Trainer Criteria (a.5) of Minimum Standard 746.1317) |