TESTIMONIALS

Read what participants of previous presentations had to say about their experience!

Raising a Foster Child to Thrive

National Foster Parent Association Annual Education Conference 2019

“Fantastic Information. Amazing Speaker.”

Improving Communication and Relationship with Foster Teens

National Foster Parent Association Annual Education Conference 2019

“Love this. Handouts great, organized, knowledgeable”

Open Adoption – A Parent’s Journey.

American Adoption Congress Conference, 2019

“Excellent Presentation!. Very Interactive. Very Knowledgeable.”

Open Adoption – A Parent’s Journey.

American Adoption Congress Conference, 2019

“Interesting marriage of science and experience. The information helped me to consider the work of adoptive parenting in a new light.”

Raising a Child to Thrive

National Foster Parent Association Annual Education Conference 2018

“So, so, so good, smart, relevant, new insightful, thank you.”

Positive Response: An Advocacy Tool For Success

National CASA Conference 2016

“This was the best session for me! It opened my mind to a different idea and philosophy! Thank you! Jarold A. Schulte

Teenage: Your Brain...Your Choice

St. Joseph Hospital Paso a Paso Program Teen Classes 2016

“The more drugs you take the more it shrivels your brain! The classes helped me learn things I did not know. I would totally want to come back! “ Evevardo (13 years old)

Open Adoption - A Parent’s Journey

American Adoption Congress International Conference March 26, 2015

“I absolutely wish all parents could take this class. It helps to understand the brain, it’s function and age development. We can make changes in a child’s memory. Tom is excellent at connecting information to every day activities and communications!” Tammy Wachter.

Opportunity & Impact of the Child Care Provider

National Association for Family Child Care, Conference, July 19, 2013 Scottsdale, AZ

“If more parents understood this information I think it would have a huge impact on their child-rearing and their parenting behavior!” Kathryn H. Jacoby

“What were you thinking?” Understanding Teen Choices

CASA Del Norte ongoing speaker series. May 23, 2012 Crescent City, CA

“Loved the presentation! Great information that is well presented!” Autumn Brodie

“What were you thinking?” Understanding Teen Choices

St. Joseph Hospital “Just Ask!” Parenting Series August 31, 2011 Blue Lake, CA

This was a great presentation! I like the focus of developing a successful adult!

Ann Lawlor

Opportunity & Impact of the Child Care Provider
National Association for Family Child Care Conference, July 22, 2011, Las Vegas, NV
“This is honestly one of the most important workshops we need!! The subject is important! The presentation was high end and the presenter was fabulously energetic!”
-Brendolyn Blake

Opportunity & Impact of the Child Care Provider
National Association for Family Child Care Conference, July 17, 2010, Nashville, TN
“Great Class!”
-Amy DuBree

Opportunity & Impact of the Child Care Provider
National Association for Family Child Care Conference, July 17, 2010, Nashville, TN
“Need more time for this training. A lot of good information and interaction, but very limited time!”
-John A. Rivera, Woodsboro Head Start, Woodsboro, TX

Inside The Teenage Brain
CASA Del Norte, April 21, 2009, Crescent City, CA
“I loved it! Your presentation skills are excellent as is the material!”
-Janice C. Miller

Inside The Teenage Brain
CASA Del Norte, April 21, 2009, Crescent City, CA
“The idea of a process rather than an answer was most helpful!”
-Cheryl A. Leonard

Memory Formation & The Brain
Post Adoption Services - Four Part Presentation Series, 2006, Arcata, CA
"I wish there was more time and classes to explore this concept further!"
-Steven Wallgren, Adoptive Parent, Mad River, CA

College of The Redwoods Building a Team Conference 2004

April 23, 2004, Red Lion Hotel, Eureka, CA
26th Annual American Adoption Congress

“[The Presenter] researched brain development and has organized information around trauma, loss, and the experience of many adopted children. His presentation is incredibly useful for anyone involved with supporting children who have experienced early trauma and loss.”
-Sutie Wheeler, MSW, Senior Adoption Specialist, California State Adoptions

The Brain: Openness Empowered

April 2, 2004, Fairmont Hotel, Kansas City, MO

“The story at the end was riveting…No one coughed…everyone was on the edge of their seat!
It touched me in a way I’ll never forget. I wish all parents had your dedication…You are a wise
man!”
-Scott Lawden