The Hope Conference

June 20-21, 2008         Host: SonLife Community Church



what is the HOPE conference?

The HOPE Conference is for adults who interact with or make decisions about children on a regular basis. Do you work with children? Are you on a board of an organization that works with children? Then this conference will better equip you to serve children. Insurance companies have helped us see the need for abuse prevention, but what about children who cross our path after they have been abused? What next? How do we recognize the signs? This conference will attempt to raise awareness and equip those working with children, with information from both a clinical and counseling perspective.


speakers

cheryl
Cheryl Ettinger is a very passionate and energetic individual whose life goal is to help hurting children. She is the Executive Director of the House of Hope, a charity that offers counseling and support to children who are experiencing a death, divorce, or illness in their young lives. She has recently completed her Master’s degree in Counseling and has begun a private counseling practice in Burlington, ON.
dianne
Dianne’s goal is to give a message of hope by helping people recognize abuse, the effects, and to help to discover truth and freedom. Her compassionate approach stems from personal experience. Since 2005, Dianne has given these seminars 10 times to the French community in NB and the Gaspe, Peninsula, supported by a NB government grant. Dianne has also had 20 years of experience, as a part time nurse.
george
George Werner serves in Mission Canada, a team of leaders who facilitate missional work across Canada though the PAOC. His passion and conviction for the nation comes from over 20 years of pastoral ministry in Ontario and BC. George and Eileen live in Ontario with their young adult children. They are involved in ministry at The Embassy and Elevation in Waterloo, a new thriving community of believers.
emma
Emma joined SonLife as the Children's and Worship pastor in 2003. During the last 4 years her vision has been to see children's ministry and worship ministry grow at SonLife. Emma’s heart to see this conference move forward, has grown from a desire to equip helpless adults and children to overcome and live healthy vibrant lives. Emma also serves as your host this year for The HOPE Conference.



schedule


Friday


6:30pm - DiAnne DuPont

7:30pm - DiAnne Dupont

8:30pm - Cheryl Ettinger


Saturday


9:30am - DiAnne Dupont

11:00 am- DiAnne Dupont

12:00 pm - Lunch (on-site)
option - "Plan to Protect" session)

1:30pm - Cheryl Ettinger

2:45pm - Cheryl Ettinger

seminars


Friday, 6:30 - Recognizing Abuse: Realizing the different faces of abuse.
Friday, 7:30 - Recognizing Effects: Damage on body, mind, emotion, spirit and relationships.
Friday, 8:30 - Loss - Children experience loss in many ways such as death, divorce, illness, moving away, etc. but none confirms the belief that their world is not safe more than abuse.
Saturday, 9:30 - Discover the Truth About Abuse
Saturday, 11:00 - Discover the Steps for Freedom
Saturday, 1:30 - Impact of Child Abuse in Children - Children suffering abuse often develop a range of thoughts and behaviours by trying to cope with what has happened to them and attempting to understand why. This seminar also considers the impact of abuse carried into adulthood.
Saturday, 2:45 - Responding to Children Who Have Experienced Abuse - Responding to children who have been abused is indeed difficult, however, not responding at all is a shame. Sometimes when we do not know the right thing to say or do we respond by doing nothing. This seminar will discuss some unique strategies that can be used in a variety of settings that will help create an environment for children where they can feel safe and cared for.


private counseling

Cheryl Ettinger is available for one hour consultations/counseling at a significantly reduced rate. Conference Rate: $50/hour. She will be available the day before and the day of the Conference, as well as Saturday. To book a confidential appointment, email Cheryl at: cherettinger@hotmail.com.


important information

Costs and Due Dates
$35/person - Early Registration (if postmarked before May 16th )
$45/person - Regular Registration (if postmarked before June 2nd)
$55/person - On-site/Late Registration (postmarked after June 2nd, or on-site)

(Registration form can be found at the bottom of this page)


accommodations

Holiday Inn
101 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, NS (view map)
Ph. (902) 463-1100
Note: Within walking distance of the church but no conference rate

Ramada Park Place Hotel & Conference Centre
Ramada Plaza, 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS (view map)
Ph. (902) 468-8888.
Note: 5-10 min drive from the church and conference rate




Space is limited.... get your registrations in early!

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