Kurn Hattin Homes Presents Workshop On Blended Families October 26th
WITH HARVARD PSYCHOLOGIST DR. PATRICIA PAPERNOW
Septmber 24, 2012 | Westminster, VT—Harvard psychologist Dr. Patricia Papernow will lead Kurn Hattin Homes 21st annual Professional Development Conference on October 26, 2012 at the Kurn Hattin Homes campus in Westminster, VT. Dr. Papernow, an internationally recognized expert on stepfamilies and post-divorce parenting, will present a full-day workshop titled “Untangling Blended Families.”
Dr. Papernow’s workshop will focus on the five major challenges that stepfamilies face. Participants will discuss ways in which stepfamilies can meet these challenges and learn strategies for successful step-parenting and coexisting amicably with an ex-spouse. Dr. Papernow is author of the book, Becoming a Stepfamily. Additional information on Dr. Papernow is available at http://www.stepfamilyrelationships.com
According to Dr. Papernow, “Kids do best when parents, stepparents, and ex-spouses cooperate and collaborate, but this is often easier said than done. The good news is that we have a lot of information about what works and what does not to meet these challenges. The bad news is that what works is often not intuitive and there is a lot of bad advice out there.”
Kurn Hattin Homes has presented development conferences for health professionals, social workers and educators from all over the northeast for over 20 years. Conference organizer Susan Kessler says, “We’re very proud to be in our twenty-first year of the conference. Kurn Hattin is committed to promoting the well-being of children and families in every way we can. Offering professional development opportunities to those who work with children and families is just one example of how we do that.”
The Kurn Hattin Professional Development Conference offers continuing education credits for health professionals and professional development points for educators. It is approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The conference will be held from 8:45AM-3:30PM on the Kurn Hattin campus, 708 Kurn Hattin Road, Westminster, Vermont. Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Registration fee is $125.00. For registration and information, contact Darlene Pecor at dpecor@kurnhattin.orgor 802-721-6193.
Established in 1894, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children in Westminster, Vermont is a charitable home and school for children, ages 6-15, who have been affected by tragedy, social or economic hardship, or other disruption in family life. Its mission: Kurn Hattin Homes transforms the lives of children and their families forever. https://www.kurnhattin.org.