SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY SEMINARS

How to Build a Good Marriage:

Couples will learn that effective communication, resolution of conflict, and sound business practices are essential for a strong marriage and to remaining "happily" married. Learn what the marriage destroyers are and how to avoid them. Very useful handouts and checklists are provided.

Single Parent Survival Skills:

This seminar is a workshop designed for people raising children without the support and assistance of a partner. You will learn ways that single parents can seek and find support for their challenging circumstances. Through this insightful presentation, written exercises and group discussions you will gain insight into coping with the emotional overload of being a single parent. You will learn ways to enhance the process of healing and recovering from loss. Listening to your child with empathy is a survival skill that will pay big dividends for the rest of your life and your child's, too! Join us to learn these and many other methods and strategies that will help you as a single parent, to survive and to thrive in the coming years.

Getting Real:

The effects of Eating Disorders are being felt across the nation. Join us in this critical outreach effort. We promote healthy body image, balanced eating, and we create awareness of signs, symptoms and impact of eating disorders. The class will highlight the importance of Realistic expectations, Real role models, Real information and Real help. Handouts will be provided and video footage shown. Bring your questions and join the discussion. This workshop is a part of the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Parenting Your Teenager:

ARE YOU READY for a TEENAGER? Learn how to maintain communication with your child and build your teen's self-esteem by properly guiding your teen with these proven tools and techniques. Learn the rules and characteristics of effective families. Learn how to prevent teen substance abuse and high risk behavior. You can spot anxiety and eating disorders by knowing what to look for, in many cases. And we have not even mentioned sexuality or depression, which will require that you expand your parenting skills exponentially, if you want to survive long enough for your children to leave home (the first time).