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CAN Conference schedule 2004

Tuesday, April 27th

8:00 AM-9:30 AM       Conference Registration
9:30 AM-11:30 AM General Session - Robin Karr-Morse - Ghosts in the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence 
11:30 AM-11:45 AM Break
11:45 AM-1:30 PM Luncheon / Entertainment by Expressions of Silence
1:30 PM-1:45 PM Break
1:45 PM=3:15 PM Breakout Sessions
  • Dr. Thomas Bennett - Child Abuse and Neglect:  A Medical Perspective
  • Ron Clevenger - Affect of Methamphetamines Part A
  • Judy Garrity - Listening on Three Levels - Physically, Consciously, Intuitively
  • Kerrie Ghenie - Adoption Across the Lifespan: A Discussion of Grief and Loss
  • Hon. Albert Gros-Ventre, Sr. - The Pride Within…
  • Andrea Khoury - GAL's Role in Abuse and Neglect Proceedings Part A
  • Sara Lipscomb/Capt. Don Mormon - It's an Adult Responsibility
  • Kerrie Wheeler - Recognizing and Helping Children Cope with PTSD
3:15 PM-3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM-5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
  • Dr. Thomas Bennett - Child Abuse and Neglect:  A Medical Perspective
  • Ron Clevenger - Affect of Methamphetamines Part B
  • Judy Garrity - Listening on Three Levels - Physically, Consciously, Intuitively
  • Kerrie Ghenie - Adoption Across the Lifespan: A Discussion of Grief and Loss
  • Hon. Albert Gros-Ventre, Sr. - The Pride Within…
  • Andrea Khoury - GAL's Role in Abuse and Neglect Proceedings Part B
  • Sara Lipscomb/Capt. Don Mormon - It's an Adult Responsibility
  • Kerrie Wheeler - Recognizing and Helping Children Cope with PTSD
5:30 PM-7:00 PM Reception - Hors d'oeuvres / Entertainment by the Wilbur Rehmann Trio
7:00 PM-8:30 PM Resource Families - Dr. Andrew Peterson - In the Eye of the Storm

Wednesday, April 28

8:00 AM-10:00 AM Chief Justice's Awards Ceremony
10:00 AM-10:15 AM Break
10:15 AM-11:45 AM General Session - Bob Mitchell - Where There is Laughter, There is Hope
11:45 AM-1:30 PM Lunch (on your own)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
  • Dr. Wayne Duehn - Child Sexual Abuse: Dealing with the Traumatic Aftermath
  • Rawland Glass - Covert Family Impact
  • Randi Hankins - Medications 101
  • Sandra Hare - Coping with Caring: A Guide to Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
  • Bob Mitchell - I am Buried in a Pile of Paperwork
  • Dr. Andrew Peterson - What We Think About When We Think About Attachment
  • Susan Stevens, Marcella Adolph, Bryan Brazill - Native American History: Trauma, Loss & Implications for People Working with Native American Families
  • Rose Wentz - Effective Visits: Keys to Improving Child Well-Being Outcomes Part A
3:00 PM-3:15 PM Break
3:15 PM-4:45 PM Breakout Sessions
  • Dr. Wayne Duehn - Child Sexual Abuse:  Dealing with the Traumatic Aftermath
  • Rawland Glass - Covert Family Impact
  • Randi Hankins - Medications 101
  • Sandra Hare - Coping with Caring: A Guide to Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
  • Bob Mitchell - I am Buried in a Pile of Paperwork
  • Dr. Andrew Peterson - What We Think About When We Think About Attachment
  • Susan Stevens, Marcella Adolph, Bryan Brazill - Native American History: Trauma, Loss &
    Implications for People Working with Native American Families
  • Rose Wentz - Effective Visits: Keys to Improving Child Well-Being Outcomes Part B
Dinner (on your own)
7:00 PM-8:30 PM Resource Families - Dr. Wayne Duehn - Beyond Sexual Abuse

Thursday, April 29

Breakfast (on your own)
8:00 AM-10:00 AM General Session - Dr. Wayne Duehn - Reunification of Sexually Abusive Families: When-How-If?
10:00 AM-10:15 AM Break
10:15 AM-12:00 PM General Session - Buck Brannaman - Keynote Presentation
12:00 PM Adjourn