In the future we will add more information and helpful links to this site relating to Dr. Purvis' work, but for now here are just a few helpful links and resources to get you started:

• The Connected Child, by Karyn B. Purvis, David R. Cross and Wendy Lyons Sunshine.  Download and read an excerpt of the book here.
  
  
• TCU Institute of Child Development, Dr. Karyn Purvis (Director)
  
  

• Articles about Dr. Purvis' work
  
  

• DVD Series - find out more about the 5 part training DVD series developed by Dr. Purvis.  You can purchase these DVDs online from the TCU Institute of Child Development here.

• Adoption from the Inside Out - an article (reprinted from Adoption Today magazine) by Michael Monroe and Dr. Karyn Purvis about the importance of healthy motivations and expectations throughout the adoption journey (download pdf)

Empowered to Connect is a great resource that provides adoptive and foster parents with the practical tools they need to forge meaningful and lasting connections with their children. As such, it is also a great tool for church ministry leaders that can help them more effectively meet the holistic needs of the families they serve.

Empowered to Connect is a collaborative effort among Michael & Amy Monroe (who lead Tapestry) and Dr. Karyn Purvis. Empowered to Connect has created an online library of articles, audio and video presentations covering a variety of relevant topics. In addition, they are developing a study guide that will be available later in 2009. Great for individual use or small group discussions, this study guide will highlight and examine many of the Biblical principles that serve as the foundation for the approach and interventions taught by Dr. Purvis in her book The Connected Child.

Listen to Michael Monroe and Dr. Karyn Purvis share about the heart of Empowered to Connect, an initiative designed to provide practical tools and resources to adoptive and foster families.

• Better Understanding Our Children: An Overview of Common Challenges Faced by Adopted and Foster Children - Listen to the audio recording of this session (mp3 file) presented at the 2008 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference.  (Note: This file is large and may take a few minutes to download and begin playing.)
  
  
• Effective Discipline Strategies for Adoptive and Foster Families - Listen to the audio recording of this session (mp3 file) presented at the 2008 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference. (Note: This file is large and may take a few minutes to download and begin playing.)
  
  
• Children from Hard Places: What Everyone Needs to Know - Listen to the audio recording (mp3 file) of this presentation by Dr. Purvis at Summit V at Irving Bible Church (hosted by the Christian Alliance for Orphans).  (Note: This file is large and may take a few minutes to download and begin playing.)
  
  
• Practical Tools in Bringing Hope & Healing to Adoptive/Foster Families - Listen to the audio recording of this presentation (mp3 file) made at Summit IV in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (hosted by Christian Alliance for Orphans).  (Note: This file is large and may take a few minutes to download and begin playing.)
  
  
• Interview with Dr. Purvis on Think (KERA) - Listen to Dr. Purvis' interview on Think (KERA).

Download the Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Resource Guide, a collection of great articles, stories and information designed especially for those who are exploring adoption and foster care.

Would you like to connect with an experienced adoptive or foster family that will walk this journey with you?  If so, contact Amy Monroe at tapestry@irvingbible.org to request a Tapestry mentor family.

A helpful list of adoption and foster related books, magazines and websites for adults and children (download pdf).

• Sunday Audio
• Info/E-mail