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January 16, 2014 by Colleen Derksen

When I was 15 years old, my mom's youngest two siblings, who were actually more like my big brother and big sister than uncle and aunt, invited me to

January 14, 2014 by Michael Monroe

I recently read a study that highlighted the difference between our ability to recall images versus words. There were two control groups. The first

December 17, 2013 by ETC Team

We need your support as we continue providing hope and help to adoptive and foster families! Over the past five years Empowered To Connect has been

October 2, 2013 by Michael Monroe

I remember the first time I heard it said. It came out of nowhere during a conversation with an adult adoptee, and I recoiled as the words made their

June 28, 2013 by ETC Team

Early bird pricing is still available for the Houston Empowered To Connect Conference, hosted by Show Hope and featuring Dr. Karyn Purvis. Register

When parents make mistakes it can actually be healthy for both them and their children, so long as parents are quick to repair the ruptured

Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe offer helpful insights and practical advice in response to the following questions that are commonly asked by

March 5, 2013 by Michael Monroe

Parents can often feel pressure to respond to each of their children with 'sameness' instead of true 'fairness' based on individual needs and

January 4, 2013 by ETC Team

Early bird pricing has been extended for the Orlando Empowered To Connect Conference, hosted by Show Hope and featuring Dr. Karyn Purvis. Register

December 21, 2012 by ETC Team

We at Empowered To Connect have recently been presented with a special opportunity that could make a huge difference in our ability to continue