Events

 Lissa's new album, "Thunder in my Arms", is based on her experiences as a foster and adoptive parent.  “Thunder in my Arms”, is an original song cycle about family attachment, developmental trauma, and…

A short film documenting a young man's reunion with his birthparents.

Building Flourishing Communities is spreading the information about how to help our children grow up with strong, addiction-resistant brains, the ability to build meaningful relationships, focus on their…

Schools experience unique challenges when working with children who have joined their families through adoption or guardianship.  The traumatic events that many of these children experienced create changes…

Scroll down to view the details for upcoming classes. ALREADY STARTED Milton                        Started February 14th Barre                         Started March 6th Middlebury              Started…

 

NFI Vermont, Inc.  Presents: Bruce D. Perry, MD, Ph.D Wednesday May 8th, 2019 Developmental Trauma: Clinical Application of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics    Dr. Perry is the Senior Fellow…

Talking With Our Children About Adoption  How comfortable are you having these conversations? Are you worried about the impact on your child? JOIN:      Nancy Birge, LICSW COST: FREE ON:          May…

Taking the Long View: Thriving as a Transracial/Transcultural Family JOIN:   Deidra RazzaqueON:      Saturday, May 18, 2019AT:       UVM Extension Office, Brattleboro, VermontFROM: 9:30 am  – 3:30 pmCOST:  FREE,…