Thomas Allen, Ph.D.

PEER SOLUTIONS

SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

Boys and Girls ages 10-13. The focus of this 8-session

workshop will be on helping participants develop skill and

confidence in social situations.

      **Understanding Non-Verbal Language

      **Reading Social Cues

      **Assertiveness

      **Conflict Resolution

      **Understanding Healthy Boundaries

GAINING CONFIDENCE IN SPORTS

HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL

This 6-session workshop will be offered to Junior High

and High School athletes and their parents. This workshop

is aimed at teaching athletes the mental skills required to

handle the pressure of competitive sports. Parents will learn

how to facilitate this process and support their child’s development.

Cara Barbierri, Psy.D.

PARENTS RAISING DEVELOPMENTALLY

DELAYED CHILDREN.

This group will provide a chance for parents to build a support

network with other parents of developmentally delayed children in their

community, feel a sense of connection with others and become

comfortable sharing their struggles as parents. In addition to group

support, parents will learn techniques for managing the often difficult

behaviors and challenging parenting requirements of raising a child

with a developmental delay.

EMOTIONS THROUGH MUSIC

SHARING THOUGHTS, RELATIONSHIPS AND MUSIC

CO-ED GROUP FOR ADOLESCENTS AGES 13-15 or 15-17

Dr. Barbierri will use the music teenagers love to facilitate a shared

group experience in order to navigate the difficult struggles that teens

face including the pressures of drugs, alcohol, low self-esteem,

depression, peer and familial relationships.

     *Participants will learn skills for managing difficult and stressful teen

situations.

     *Participants will have the opportunity to learn from their peers and

become more comfortable sharing their feelings, thoughts and

experiences with others.

     *Participants will be an integral member of a group where conflict is

explored and processed. Differences accepted and respected.

Diana Johnson, APRN

MY PARENTS ARE GETTING A DIVORCE / TWEENS

DEALING WITH DIVORCE Boys and Girls ages 6-9 or 10-13:

This 8 week workshop will focus on everyday issues kids deal with when

parents are going through a divorce. Kids will be able to discuss their

thoughts and feelings in a safe environment through a series of activities

and discussions with kids their age.

GROWING UP WITH A GLBT PARENT

(GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL,TRANSGENDER) Boys and

Girls ages 11 and up : This 8 session workshop is designed for kids 11

years old & up and will explore the challenges kids face as well as the

positive aspects of having a GLBT parent. Kids will discuss their thoughts

and feelings in a safe environment through discussions and activities.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ILLNESS

Boys and Girls ages 11-13 or 14-17: This 6 session workshop will focus

on thoughts, feelings and ways of dealing with a medical condition.

Topics will include:

   *Getting to know your illness and not hate it.

   *Body image and self image.

   *Peer relationships.

   *School demands.

   *Getting to know your illness and not hate it

   *Body image and self image

Nancy C. Lucas, LCSW

“SANDWICH GENERATION”

Are you one of the many adults who find themselves caring

for an elder relative while trying to attend to your own family?

If so, this 6 session workshop will offer the opportunity to

share feelings, experiences and learn about ways to cope with the

stress of feeling “squeezed from both sides.”