We all want to make a difference in the lives of those we work with. Learn how 'Be a Memory Maker" brings focus to that goal...

Listen in as Thomas C. Rector shares the box analogy for recognizing the memories we draw up, and the opportunity we have to choose the memories we want to carry forward in our interactions with others, and with our children...

Your Brain, Your Choice. Discover the science behind why you want independence and how to use your brain's biology to own your decisions...

Aging out of care is a major milestone. This panel discussion shares a framework to claim your independence and own your next chapter...

Foster Youth can leverage their memories & experiences within the foster care system and transform them from "baggage" into wisdom...

Join us for our newest Fatherhood training - Engaging Fathers: Their Perspective, Experience, and Opportunity - at the 2026 Oregon Parenting Educators Conference

Join us at the California Foster Youth Education Summit in 2026. Two sessions: Memories Matter (new case study) and Beyond the System (youth)

Adoptive parents: learn how to build new comfort zones without ignoring your child's past memories...

Join us for Brain Science and You: Advanced Hands-on Workshop. Collaborating, brainstorming, and learning with your peers…

Learn how BioSocial Cognition helps adoptive parents understand and work with a child's past trauma...

Join us for Brain Science and You: Advanced Hands-on Workshop. Collaborating, brainstorming, and learning with your peers…

Join us for an insightful conversation with our founder, Thomas C. Rector, as he shares insights on - and his commitment to - making a difference for children and youth in the foster care system. We discuss why a commitment to children in foster care matters, including the unique challenges foster children and youth face as they navigate the foster care system and eventually age out into adulthood. Listen in to the video recording or read through the transcript...

Join Us on Zoom, Saturday May 10th for a deeper dive into how to apply the DMPS Model to understand the "why" behind behavior and decision-making.

Join us for Empowering Youth & Family Communication: The Agreement. Families face real issues when communicating…

In this short insightful discussion, Thomas C. Rector shares his personal evolution from initially resisting open adoption to embracing family in a way that prioritizes the vital connections between adopted children and their birth families.

Join us for Brain Science and You - explore how neuroscience connects to behavior and growth as well as how to...

Join us for Teens and their Choices - Teen decision-making can often seem…

Accrescent Institute is pleased to announce that Thomas C. Rector will be returning to the Oregon Parenting Educators Conference in 2025…

Workshops offering valuable insights and resources to promote positive growth, well-being, and family connection.

Accrescent Institute & CASA Del Norte will be returning to the California Foster Youth Education Summit in 2025