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More Than A Thread Of Hope DVD
Beth Thomas tells the story of her healing from RAD in a powerful story you will never forget!


Shaping Tomorrow's Children 3 DVD set
Beth & Nancy Thomas present this fascinating presentation on attachment.



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Don't Touch My Heart
The hope-filled story of a young boy's journey through Reactive Attachment Disorder.



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Circle Of Support
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Support: Elite Moms

What is an Elite Mom?

Elite Moms have been handpicked and invited to join this prestigious group. They have a special gift with these children. We don't take the credit! We just went on a nation-wide treasure hunt and found them! There may be more I haven't found! Do you know of one? They are the primary caregivers! The qualifications to be chosen are:

• A boundless heart for troubled children, their own and others
• At least five years of experience parenting their own and other peoples' severely emotionally disturbed children
• A high success rate with the most profoundly disturbed children
• A willingness to learn more about the conditions that plague these violent youth
• A willingness to share the knowledge they've gained through studying and hands-on experience with others in need
• Unending patience, endurance, commitment, and vision in the face of extremely difficult odds
• Is well aware that parenting tools that may work with "normal children" (ie, star charts, spanking, lectures) do not work with emotionally disturbed children.
• Dedicated to be a vital part of the healing team, working in conjunction with an Attachment therapist and others on the team.
• Must be the full time primary caregiver and either be male or female

How can an Elite Mom help me?

These Elite Moms have committed to helping families such as yours. I have infinite faith in these people and they are all human. They don't know everything, but will do all they can to answer parenting questions concerning emotionally disturbed children. I will not be accountable for any advice received. Each parent must weigh anyone's advice carefully before following it. You know your child better than anyone else. You must judge what is right for your child. For answers to parenting questions call, write or email the following Elite Moms.

Arizona
 
Paula Barney
1573 E. Barney Lane
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-2714
 
 
California
 
Rose Baker
Parents in Training
6483 Purdue Drive
Eureka,CA 95503
(707) 443-0300
Pager (707) 441-7526

Mary Harless
14855 Cool Valley Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-2736

Cheryl Patterson (works exclusively with teenage girls)
13769 Greenhorn Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530 477-8825

 
 
Colorado
 
Sally Polhamus
Denver, CO

John Polhamus
Denver, CO

 
 
Connecticut
 
Jeff Smialek
Behavioral Management
10a Ninety Rod Road
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 669-2195

59 Quinnipiac Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 785-9110

 
 
Idaho
 
Lynn Miller
2100 Hwy 93 N
North Fork, ID 83466
(208) 865-2676
 
 
Kansas
 
Elaine Von Feldt
Rt 1 Box 53
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 792-7067 (Day)
(620) 982-4608 (Evening)
 
 
Oregon
 
Lisa S. Callahan
4221 SE Hacienda Avenue
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 666-2767
(503) 312-0983 (Oregon Cell)
(707) 496-9921 (California Cell)
 
 
Virginia
 
Lisa Butler
Jeru Family Healing Center, Inc
PO Box 2445
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Debbie Bobbitt
15922 Edgewood Drive
Montclair, VA 22026
(703) 878-3484

 
 
Please help us keep this list as current as possible.  If you find old, dated or incorrect information, please let us know. If you believe you know, or are and Elite Mom, call our office so we can discuss adding more Awesome Moms to thie list. (970) 524-4111
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