Back from the NACAC Conference and still just processing everything. So many incredible speakers with vast knowledge and experience. As I sat through one amazing presentation after another, I was often struck by the thought, “you just don’t know what you don’t know.”
Of the many of topics covered the most commonly addressed issues were trauma and brain development. Of course our keynote speaker Dr. Bruce Perry is very well known for his knowledge on these topics. But I would not say that these topics were the theme of the conference. Not even of Dr. Perry’s message.
No, if I was to summarize the theme of the conference, it would be this: The potential power of one committed connection to change the writing on a wounded child’s soul. Or “Healing takes place in relationship.”
A healthy committed relationship/attachment has the potential to rewrite the brain.
A good message. One we need to hear again and again. Because when you are deep in the dark forest, at times you need this reminder: there is hope. And that hope is you. You may not see it yet, but you make a difference.
Kevin
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