Teaching Nonviolent Parenting to Families Who Have Known Violence

Domestic Violence Conference

The Echo Center Executive Director Ruth Beaglehole integrating the philosophy of nonviolence into classes and groups healing from domestic violence.

March 25, 2011
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Sign-in begins at 8:30am

Fee: $50 for early registration (ends Friday March 4th)
$60 for regular registration
Registration Required (see below for details)

This day long conference will introduce DV professionals to a philosophy and practice based on empathy and compassion.

Who should attend?
Parent Educators, Case Managers, Child/Women Advocates, Therapists, Domestic Violence Counselors, and Volunteers

Topics include:
* Implement of trauma informed care for clients and children.
* Teaching the practice of mutual respect, mutual understanding, honest communication, trust and caring.
* Providing hope and reassurance to families in distress.
* Nurturing the mothers’ ability to be compassionate towards themselves while caring for and guiding their children from
trauma to healing.
* Understanding the protective
factors for strengthening families, including resilience, emotional competency, and child development.

Location: The Ken Edwards Center
1527 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Parking: attendees may only park at visitor spots in the building parking lot or in public parking available at the mall and in near by lots.  Click here to view map of parking lots

Registration Process: Fill out a Registration Form for each participant and fax to 213.484.6676 and make Payment Online or mail registration forms with payment to P.O. Box 26938 Los Angeles, CA 90026.  Please call for information if you need a  fee reductions or scholarships.

Contact  Azucena Ortiz a 213.484.6676 ext 311 or aortiz@theechocenterorg for further details and information.

Conference brought to you by The Echo Center and the Westside Domestic Violence Network (WDVN).