Discovery Session Registration
Thank you for your interest in attending the Discovery Session on October 6th-8th.
Who Should Attend?
This training applies to opening or operating a:
• Residential Treatment Program
• Children’s Home
• Group Home for Teen Boys or Girls
• Therapeutic Boarding School
• A Promise Village Affiliate Home
This training can be used to start a new residential care program or to refresh current programming where administrators are looking for new ways to enhance their organization.
The Trainers:
The training is led by Dr. Tim Coldiron, author and the Founder/Executive Director of Promise Village. Several Promise Village Administrative Staff will also participate in leading discussion during the 3-day seminar. Connie Neal, Instructional Designer and Author, will also provide training.
Agenda:
There is a link for the training schedule below. You will notice that training begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday so that you can plan to arrive in Michigan either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. Training will end at 5:00 pm on Saturday.
Agenda (WORD DOC)
Agenda (PDF DOC)
How to Register/Cost:
The cost of the Discovery Session includes all of the training materials, as well as the meals and snacks listed in the agenda. There is a link in the “Agenda” category above so that you can download it. The Embassy Suites provides a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast every morning. They also have a “Managers Reception” in the evening with snacks and beverages at no charge. The cost for the 3-day intensive Discovery Session is $650 per person.
If this is a financial hardship for you, or your organization, please call Brandy at 248-328-2445 ext. 100 regarding some ideas for raising these funds. A few partial scholarships may be available.
Please register online by clicking the “Online Registration” link below or call Brandy at 248-328-2445 ext. 100. The registration deadline is September 23rd. If the deadline has passed and you would still like to attend, please call Brandy at 248-328-2445 ext. 100 to see if there are still spots available.
Location:
The Discovery Session is being held at Embassy Suites, located about 39 miles north of Detroit Metro Airport right off of I-75. There will also be training held at the Promise Village campus.
Embassy Suites
850 Tower Dr.
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 879-7500
Please call Embassy Suites directly to make room reservations for your stay. You can also make your reservation online by clicking here. They are holding a limited amount of rooms at a discounted rate of $109.00 per night for Promise Village Discovery Session participants. In order to secure this rate, you will need to make your reservation before September 23rd. After that date, the rate will no longer be discounted.
You will enjoy your stay at Embassy Suites. The price of your room includes a complimentary, cooked to order breakfast each morning and a Manager’s Reception every evening. If we made a breakfast recommendation for you, it would be their custom omelets – they are delicious!
You can click here for MapQuest directions from Detroit Metro Airport to Embassy Suites.
What Previous Participants Say…
“We are anxious to hear/meet with you again and explore the possibility of becoming a Promise Village Affiliate. Great job pulling everything together!” Mike Wilson
“It was Amazing! Very glad I went. I look forward to learning more from them.” Renee Patterson
“Thank you for the opportunity. It was encouraging to discover that there is a process available.” Jim Phillips
“I’m grateful to have been introduced to Dr. Tim, as is my board. Thank You for a weekend of great insight. I truly feel like PV would be there if I had any questions – thank you! The staffers are GREAT!” Diane Kilpatrick
“I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. The people and the knowledge were great.” Nancy Nelson
Dr. Tim Coldiron is the Founder and Executive Director of Promise Village. From 1987 to 2000 he was the sole owner and clinical director of the largest free-standing outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic in Michigan. He has been working professionally with children, adolescents, and their families for more than thirty years in clinical settings, youth organizations, churches, and youth residential treatment facilities. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, a B.A. in Communications, and a B.A. in Education; in addition to this, he has learned a tremendous amount from the hundreds of families with whom he has been privileged to work alongside. 
