Date
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Name
A Father-Daughter Journey from CSEC and Foster Care to Healing and Connection
Track
Research and Lived Experience
Heather Wilson Russell G. Wilson
Description

Join the co-presenters for an intimate and transformative training session where Russell G. Wilson and his daughter Pema Wilson share their unique firsthand experiences navigating the complexities of parenting influenced by a history of childhood trauma and the foster care system. This father-daughter duo offers a rare glimpse into how past traumas can impact parenting styles, parent-child relationships, and family dynamics. Participants will learn about the importance of resilience, support systems, and professional resources in interrupting intergenerational cycles of trauma, and gain practical tools and techniques to address trauma-related parenting challenges, foster open communication, and strengthen family ties.