Black Hills SeminarsReclaiming Children, Families, & Communities

“Inspiring and affirming!”

“Excellent presenters! Great conference!”

“I can’t wait to start using everything that I’ve learned!”

Pre-Conference Certification Courses

Racial Healing and Equitybuilding respect for diversity

This is an experiential course for all who seek to build harmony in our diverse world. By joining in a safe, respectful dialogue, participants will broaden their understanding of how the malady of prejudice plus power impacts all our lives. Rather than the usual tolerance training, this is a transformational process which results in a deeper recognition of the oneness of humankind. Activities include both knowledge for the mind and shared experience for the heart.Trainers: Derek Allen, Ken Ponds, & Amanda Satterfield, Glasswing Racial Healing, Albion, Michigan

Three Pillars of TraumaWise Carehealing in the other 23 hours

Key knowledge and skills for those who deal with the challenging behavior of trau matized children. Training includes practical tools to help chil dren experience safety, connect with caring adults, and manage internal emotions and impulses. Participants include parents, fos ter parents, teachers, child and youth care workers, and mentors. The trainer brings forty years of experience and recent ly served as the Commissioner for Children in the Northern Territory of Australia. The post-conference offers a separate trauma course for therapists and counselors.Trainer: Howard Bath, Psychologist, Queensland, Australia

Response Ability Pathways (RAP)connecting with kids in conflict

How do we reach youth who keep adults at bay? RAP puts the Circle of Courage into practice by providing skills to respond to needs rather than react to problems. Research on resilience, brain science, and positive youth development is translated into practical methods for building character strengths in all youth. This experiential training focuses on connecting with kids in pain, clarifying the private logic behind their behavior, and helping them develop effective coping strategies. Trainer: Steve Van Bockern, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

The Developmental Auditmending broken lives

Participants gain specific skills in this strength-based alternative to deficit-based assessment. Schools use the Audit for making informed decisions with students whose behavior is leading to failure and restrictive placements. Courts and treatment agencies employ the Audit for risk assessment and restorative planning. The young person is seen as the primary expert on his or her life and collaborates in exploring challenging life events, identifying strengths and needs, and developing a plan for growth.Trainers: Mark Freado, Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, Amarillo, Texas, & Larry K. Brendtro, Starr, Albion, Michigan

Circle of Courage Foundationsthe reclaiming revolution

The Circle of Courage combines modern research on positive youth development with enduring truths from indigenous peoples who saw children as sacred. In order to rear caring, responsible children, we must meet basic needs for Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. This session shows how schools, families, and communities are using these Circle of Courage principles as a birthright for all children and a blueprint for reclaiming vulnerable children at risk. Trainers: Martin Brokenleg, Steve Van Bockern, & Larry K. Brendtro, co-authors, Reclaiming Youth at Risk

June 24 & 25

June 26

25th Anniversary of Reclaiming Youth At Risk

2015 Circle of Courage Conference

This premier conference provides practical and proven strategies for reclaiming children, families, and communities. Participants will network with leading-edge presenters and like-minded colleagues in education, treatment, juvenile justice, cultural competence, child and youth care, and positive youth development.

Outstanding keynote speakers including:

Kenneth HardyProfessor in Couple and Family Therapy at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; noted author on working with troubled youth and healing racial trauma.

Circle of Courage Schools

Building Family Strengths

Pro-social Peer Cultures

Racial Reconciliation

The Art of Resilience

Positive Youth Development

Belonging for LGBT Youth

Circle of Courage Culture

Healing Racial Trauma

The Prepare Curriculum

Courage for Girls

Spiritual Growth

Bully Prevention

Juvenile Justice

LSCI Conflict Cycles

Brain-Friendly Learning

Trauma and Loss

Autism Assets

Indian Child Welfare

Kids and Chemicals

Cathann KressVice President, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa; leader of National 4-H Programs as director of youth development for USDA; author of Transformational Education.

Terry CrossFounder and retired Executive Director, National Indian Child Welfare Association, Portland, Oregon; author, Positive Indian Parenting; member, Seneca Nation.

Interactive workshops on dozens of timely topics:

June 27 - 29

Post-Conference Certification Courses

Deep Brain Learning highlights evidence- based essentials to create environments where all young people thrive. These principles apply across settings including education, treatment, juvenile justice, and youth development. The Circle of Courage values reflect universal biosocial needs for attachment, achievement, autonomy, and altruism. Nurturing relationships build resilient brain pathways in order to make deep lasting change in young lives.Trainer: Larry K. Brendtro, Co-author, Deep Brain Learning

Rolling with Resilience explores practical strategies to build resilience in families and communities. Youth thrive and develop strengths and self-worth with enriched relation-ships, positive expectations, and encouragement. The universal values in the Circle of Courage provide a springboard for learning together and identifying opportunities for growth for all family members.Trainers: Deborah Espiner & Diane Guild, Circle of Courage New Zealand, Co-authors, Rolling with Resilience

Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) is a strength-based clinical course for therapists and counselors. Day 1 provides case examples and key research concepts. Experiential training onDay 2 introduces the evidence-based SITCAP sensory intervention model. Children who are able to draw and describe their hurt learn to regulate emotions and see themselves as survivors rather than victims. Trainer: Caelan Kuban, TLC Institute, Co-author, Working with Grieving and Traumatized Children and Adolescents

Cultures of Respect (COR) uses the evidence-based Positive Peer Culture model to change climates in schools and youth programs. Federal research shows belonging to a positive peer group fosters success in life. Course includes practical strategies to build respectful youth and adult bonds and engage young people in contributing to their community. This is Level I practitioner certification; Level II for leadership staff can be offered on site. Trainers: Erik K. Laursen & Larry K. Brendtro, Co-authors, Cultures of Respect

Deep Brain Learning

evidence-based essentials in education, treatment, and youth development

June 30

July 1 & 2

Rolling with Resiliencebuilding family strengths

2015 ScheduleWednesday & Thursday, June 24-25 (choose one) •Response Ability Pathways (RAP) •Three Pillars of TraumaWise Care •The Developmental Audit •Racial Healing and Equity $450 USD, Early Bird Rate $425, Group Rate $400 each

Friday, June 26 •Circle of Courage Foundations $195 USD, Early Bird Rate $180, Group Rate $175 each

Saturday - Monday, June 27-29 •Circle of Courage Conference$495 USD, Early Bird Rate $485, Group Rate $475 each

Tuesday, June 30 (choose one) •Deep Brain Learning •Rolling with Resilience $195 USD, Early Bird Rate $180, Group Rate $175 each

Wednesday & Thursday, July 1-2 (choose one) •Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) •Cultures of Respect (COR) $450 USD, Early Bird Rate $425, Group Rate $400 each

For more info or to register:Reclaiming Youth PO Box 57, Lennox, SD 57039

Phone: 888-647-2532 Email: seminars@reclaiming.comreclaiming.com

Academy for Positive Peer CultureAggression Replacement Training®Allambi Care of AustraliaAugustana College Education FacultyBoys Town National Research Institute Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericaCal Farley’sChar-Em Intermediate School DistrictCircle of Courage AustraliaCircle of Courage Trust New ZealandDetroit Art of ResilienceDrexel University Family Therapy FacultyHoney’s Way LLCInstituto Justice and Leadership AcademyIntegral Flow Consulting CollaborativeJuvenile Justice Associates

Life Space Crisis Intervention InstituteNational 4-H CouncilNational Indian Child Welfare AssociationOakhill Boys RanchPositive Education ProgramPressley RidgeStarr Detroit AcademyStraight Ahead MinistriesStronghold CounselingTennessee Department of Human ServicesTurtle Island Learning CircleTwo Rivers ConsultingUniversity of Auckland Education FacultyWentzville School DistrictWillow’s Bend Counselling Centre, Inc.Woodland Hills Treatment Center

Your hosts are Reclaiming Youth, Glasswing Racial Healing, and The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children, with these participating organizations:

RACIAL HEALING

College credit is available!

The Starr Global Learning Network presents

2015 Black Hills Seminars

The Circle of Courage

Black Hills Seminars Mission:Belonging Bring together all committed to building better futures for children, families, and communities.

Mastery Provide practical, proven training and resources to enhance professional and personal development.

Independence Empower individuals with the strengths to create deep, lasting change in themselves and others.

Generosity Restore the spirit of servant leadership to build communities in which each person is valued.