Linking Forces XVI

LINKING FORCES XVI
The Children’s Mental Health Conference
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Submission Deadline: December 4, 2009

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Linking Forces, The Annual Children’s Mental Health Conference is being presented by the Institute for Child and Family Health, Inc. The conference will be held on April 8 & 9, 2010 at the Miami Airport Hilton. Linking Forces brings together the people who work with and care for emotionally handicapped and severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents: mental health professionals, educators, parents and foster parents, health and human services staff, and the staff of community-based organizations. The conference offers a comprehensive view of children’s mental health issues which address innovative strategies for high risk groups, creative partnerships, and advocacy efforts. Licensed mental health professionals can earn up to 11 hours of continuing education. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker:, Sir Richard Bowlby, the son of Sir John Bowlby, the pioneer in early attachment relationships and their impact on individuals and society. Sir Richard continues the work of his father, collaborating with internationally known experts in the fields of neuroscience, child development, psychiatry, and psychotherapy in order to build bridges of understanding and advance our knowledge of the importance of attachment and bonding.