In this workshop, participants will learn how to introduce adoption with abortion minded clients more consistently.
-How to respond when she says, "I could never do that."
-Discover how to elevate adoption within the options counseling to the place it deserves.
Participants will learn the following:
Making an adoption plan is parenting decision - a paradigm shift from calling adoption the opposite of abortion
Be given tools to get clients to dream for the life of their baby and their life beyond the moment of crisis Assuring the Adoption agency's you are referring to are relational and ethical and not transactional: adoption is more than a moment in time, it's a relationship for life.
Attendees will explore the issues of hope, worth and well-being in GenZ and Alpha generations and discover ways to encourage these generations to make healthy decisions and find success in their lives.
Nearly 70% of Gen Z report giving Cycle Tracking apps a try - but do our patients have the underlying Body Literacy knowledge to understand what they are tracking and why? Personal experiences make expert knowledge come to life as Chelsey Painter Davis and Katie Vidmar highlight both the power and the pitfalls of Cycle Tracking apps, and define the underlying knowledge young women must have in order to use these new technologies well, and not be used by them.
Presented by Katie Vidmar and Chelsey Painter Davis
Revival is coming through pregnancy centers, and you don't want to miss it! This interactive workshop equips you with practical evangelism tools to confidently share the Gospel with clients from diverse backgrounds. You’ll learn proven methods, learn how to deliver micro-testimonies, and gain strategies to lovingly respond to tough spiritual objections.
Every mom you serve needs a safe place to belong, and local churches can become that lifeline when the bridge between centers and congregations is clear and strong. With the launch of Church Buddies and Mentorships in addition to our Support Group model, we’re giving churches more ways to say “yes” to serving your clients—right where they are.
Talking to youth about sex is challenging—but it’s a powerful opportunity to connect deeply, build trust, and inspire hope. This session equips you with courage, compassion, and research-based information to lead meaningful conversations that transform lives.
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This session will offer a variety of ways to effectively present options counseling to men. From "Intend to Carry" to "Abortion Determined", we will choose a path to lovingly serve the men during a Medical session.
Dive deep into the transformative potential of having social worker or a trained case worker via telecare. This workshop seeks to equip participants with the understanding and tools to build a program that can effectively address the pressing circumstances many women face when considering abortion, while providing services both virtually and in- person.
ne of the biggest hesitations that clients have about adoption is whether or not the child's biological father will agree to make an adoption plan with them. We will equip you to talk about adoption to fathers so that they have an opportunity to take part in this life-changing decision.
Does sharing the adoption option with clients seem intimidating or often almost pointless? You aren’t alone in this perspective; join this session to hear practical ways of addressing adoption myths, bias, and the most often cited reasons women share as to why they aren’t open to this parenting option for their child.
This workshop will provide an overview of the nationwide effort of the Catholic Church to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers through "Walking with Moms in Need," and how it can augment the work of local pregnancy help organizations. It will highlight opportunities for centers to collaborate with local Catholic parishes to build relationships and increase support for the center and provide ongoing support to clients through personal accompaniment.
Pregnancy help centers can position themselves as strategic partners with local schools providing needed pregnancy care services and prevention education. This session presents practical steps to forging win-win partnerships with schools to provide needed resources for students and families.