Inward Bound provides trauma informed therapeutic intervention, counseling, coaching, consultation, and training with a focus on preventive care to help you and your family find emotional health, intimate relationship, and well-being.  Jennifer Winkelmann MA, LPC, NCC remains focused in the art and science of the therapeutic relationship, staying up-to-date in the latest techniques, treatments, and research useful in ensuring you (and your family's) long-term stability and connection.

 

 

                                                Counseling and Therapy

                                                            Individual, Couple, or Family sessions

                                            Coaching and Consultation

                                                             Individual, Couple, and Family Issues

                                                          Phone Consultation & Phone Coaching

                                                                                      In-Home Assessment

                                                  School-Based Assessment and Observation

                Group Training for Parents and Professionals

Training topics include: 

*  The impact of trauma on the development and behavior of children

*  Understanding the impact of the stress response and the value of a regulatory foundation

*  How to create a Healing Environment for children with trauma histories and attachment challenges 

*  Facilitating transitions for children with trauma histories

 

CURRENT WORKSHOPS:

The Nuts and Bolts: Parenting for Attachment -

In this half day or full day workshop (can be modified for the needs of your group), families/parents learn the key constructs to a parenting foundation that encourages the development of healthy bonds with their adopted and fostered children.  Come prepared to challenge yourself in your evolution as a parent to help your sons and daughters in their adjustment to your family.

Class topics include:

  • Exploration of different parenting styles and the impact of each style on children with disrupted attachments
  • Discussion about why our children require unique approaches to parenting… that sometimes go “against the grain” of our instincts or other parenting methods
  • Keys to providing an environment where the attachment between children and parents can thrive

 

LIFE LINKS: Transitioning Children with Less Trauma

In this 3 hour workshop, participants will learn how the current methods of transitioning children in/out of foster and adoptive placements are often retraumatizing.  Learn how to minimize the impact of trauma during moves and aquire tools to advocate for the children in your care.

 

The Biology of Attachment

The latest brain research is telling us is that attachment challenges have a neurological basis; "Reactive Attachment Disorder" (known as RAD) is dysfunction in the brain.  In this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn about the biology of attachment in parent-friendly terms, and how to begin the repair work of the regulatory system in the brain.  Many parents have found that as they grow their understanding of their child’s physiology, they are better and better equipped to address attachment challenges and develop effective interventions for their children.

 

Adopting the Older Child

Adopting the older child, domestically or internationally, is its own unique adventure!  This workshop will help parents prepare and explore their expectations, discuss methods of intervention for difficult and challenging behaviors, and identify methods for facilitating the bonding process.  Understanding the unique needs of older adopted children is crucial to the success and functioning of the child and the family.

 

CORE Attachment

As part of Colorado CORE Training for prospective foster and adoptive parents, Inward Bound offers a half day course in the foundational principles of attachment to fulfill requirements by the Colorado Department of Human Services.  For more information on CORE Training, please contact Cheri VanWinkle at Colorado Adoption Consultants.  www.ColoradoAdoptionConsultants.com. 

 

 

 

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