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Monday, March 9, 2009

Region 5 Attachment Training

Region 5 Attachment Training
NM FIESTA project had their first Training in the Southwest Region ( Alamogordo, Otero County) on March 4, 2009. Families from Lincoln, and Otero County gathered at the Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center to attend Attachment Training presented by Traci Tippett of NMSU.
NM FIESTA Family Consultant Kristi Cullers gave an introduction to the project and upcoming event, training and activities for region 5, The importance of embracing their children and how this project can help network families.
Shari Cosentino with CYFD gave a presentation on the importance of continuing education for foster and adoptive families and how the department was partnering with La Familia and the NM Fiesta Project to bring these services to families around the state.
This was a truly inspiring training with over 40 people in attendance “One family stated that Traci used real situations that we could relate to and understand, things we deal with daily”
Families were excited to learn new way to parent children with attachment issues, as well as understand some of what the children with attachment issues endure and cope with.
A dinner meal of Hearty soups and a variety of salads was served as well as Hotdogs for all the kids that attended, The Children enjoyed activities such as movies, games and making beaded necklaces, playing with new friends, in a separate room all while their parent were engaged in the training.

At the end of the Training, families completed a survey about their support needs and training ideas. Drawings for door prizes were award to two families. Congratulations, To Bambi Alvord and Myrna Hughston!!!
The evening came to a close with a time for individuals to speak one on one with Traci, mingle, and networking amongst each other. This was a great Training, Families were inspired, people connecting, and encouraged
It was an amazing!

Kristi

2 comments:

lavendergardener said...

That is awesome, Kristi!!! What a great turnout!

PennyB said...

Kristi!
I'm so glad all went well for you all! It looks like you all had a great time!