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These workshops are part of our Family Tree Program, Universal Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services. These workshops are funded by TDPRS-STAR and are open to the general public.
All Workshops are 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
@ the Counseling Center of Lewisville
326 Edmonds Lane, Suite # 103,
Lewisville, Texas
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These workshops are FREE, but registration is still required, space is limited.
We will be accepting the first 20 to 25 registrants.
Registration form
Note: Some workshops are offered on multiple dates. Each date is a complete workshop. They are not a series. Just pick the date that's best for you.
The Power of Play in Parenting
June 6, 2009
Mark Dittloff, M.S.
While many of the parenting skills discussed
in this workshop were developed for Therapeutic
Supervised Visitation, they have wide application
for all parents, as well as the professionals who
work with parents. Those attending will learn the
power of play in developing relationships with
children as well as how to design an effective
parenting strategy.
Workshop Goals
Those who attend this workshop will
learn how play is used to teach parents how to
better:
1. Prepare for Parent-Child time
2. Communicate with children
3. Set and enforce boundaries, and
4. Problem Solve
Divorce Sanity - Co-Parenting
June 13, 2009
Shelly Turner, LPC
This educational workshop is designed to provide parents with the information and skills needed to minimize the impact of divorce on their children and maximize their parenting skills in their life long parenting relationship.
Workshop Goals
By the end of the workshop, parents will know the importance of and learn some techniques to:
1. Avoid/resolve parental conflict without involving their children
2. Provide for free and frequent access to both parents, and
3. Create child environments that are consistent,
predictable and str uctured.
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F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules
June 20, 2009
Janie Lewis-Zygiel, LPC
Are you tired of chaos in your family, not
knowing who is doing what and where they are? Do
you want your kids to develop good habits,
respect you and the “rules” and would you like a
plan to help this happen? This is an introduction
to an evidence based program developed by
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson, Psy.D., MSW, and now
being taught to many of our clients.
Workshop Goals
T he workshop will help parents create their
own custom program, including:
1.
A list of Family Rules,
2. A list of Good Habit suggestions,
3. A list of Chores, and
4. A sample list of Rewards, all tailored to your family.
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Successful
Communication
June 27, 2009
Ed Lowder, MA
We have many conversations everyday, but do we
successfully communicate? Do others receive the
message you wish to send? Are you accurately
reading their messages? This workshop is designed
to maximize your ability to hear and be heard in
everyday conversations with family, friends, and
co-workers, so that you can create the personal and
professional relationships you want.
Workshop Goals
Participants will:
1. Learn the basics of
communication, sending and receiving information;
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Learn and practice
active listening techniques;
3. Explore communication
styles tailored to family relationships; and,
4. Reduce their personal
barriers to good communications so they can
experience increased success in their interactions with
others.
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