Marriage Counseling & Family Therapy

OPEN Parent Education Night!

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What does it mean to be confident?

  • Think for themselves
  • Do for themselves
  • High self regard

 

How does this happen?

  • Experience
  • Image mirroring
  • Communication

 

 Stress Management

  • Types of Stress
  • Sources of Stress
  • Management Tools

 

Sound Interesting?  … Join Us!

  • March 07, 2011
  • Wilson Elementary School
  • 6-8pm
  • Childcare Available – RSVP required (please indicate the number of children)

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Sponsored by Wilson Elementary School 

This program is free of charge and open to all through the generous sponsoring of Wilson Elementary School 

 

 

 

 

 

Diets & Demons – Make Peace With Your Body

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Explore your relationship we with food, understand why diets don’t work and how to make lasting change in lifestyle.

 Accepting your body, and what is healthy for it; distinguishing between eating for hunger and emotional eating; and how to make healthier choices without sacrifice – eating in balance – all these things contribute to a successful plan of emotional security with our bodies, ourselves and our food relationships.

Contact us today to begin a 4 week journey on exploration, education and acceptance.  Make peace with your diet, your body & put an end to the internal struggles that come with cyclical weight gain/loss, shame & blame.

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JH Super Nanny

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NO WAY… Really?   YES!

We bring, to you, NO-nonsense parenting-coaching.  Our idea blossomed from a mix between the reality TV show, my children’s current obsession with the movie “Nanny McPhee” and many of our families requesting at home training!  Why not combine humor, discipline and hands-on training to tame our most troublesome discipline situations!?

We’ve heard it over & over, “It’s one thing to talk about how to discipline – it’s another thing trying to implement it during the height of my frustration!”

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JH Super Nanny

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NO WAY… Really? 

 YES!

We bring, to you, NO-nonsense parent-coaching.  Our idea blossomed from a mix between the reality TV show, my children’s current obsession with the movie “Nanny McPhee” and many of our families requesting at home training!  Why not combine humor, discipline and hands-on training to tame our most troublesome discipline situations!?

We’ve heard it from parents over & over, “It’s one thing to talk about how to discipline – it’s another thing trying to implement it during the height of my frustration!”   As a people, we hire professionals to organize our closet, our kitchen, our office – why not seek hands-on, expert consultation on how to better organize our families!?!   We provide support and innovation in our coaching – targeting specific spots where change is needed and consistency is imperative.

Through observation and instruction, we guide parents with alternatives to disciplining in order to regain order in their households.  Typical issues include, but are not limited to, trouble with:

  • mealtime
  • bedtime
  • respectful communication
  • behavioral expectations
  • appropriate boundaries
  • creating & implementing family rules
  • establishing family meetings
  • time management

 

Initial consultations focus on discussion and evaluation of parent’s concerns followed by a short-term plan of action (POA).  POA follow-up consultations can vary for each family depending on depth of issues and concerns and family size.  Each consult is approximately 1.5 hours conducted within the home.  Scheduling is flexible and typically takes place during the time that family difficulties arise.  Consultations are open to families with children of all ages.

                                                     For more information, contact-us

 

 

Increase Family Resilency

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Laura Santomauro LMFT

 

Times today are sometimes trying and can test the strongest family resiliency.  Having support around us can go a long way in keeping our children and families safe and in tact.  The stronger family ties, communication and safety, the more easily we can overcome crisis and troubled times.

Increase your family’s resiliency by planning just a few activities that focus on positive action and strengthening bonds.

Family Meetings

  • Plan a monthly meeting where each family member has the opportunity to discuss what is working well and what they’d like to see work better.  This reinforces that every family member is valued and that their input will be taken seriously.  Building self-worth in this way will ensure your children to turn towards you when they are in need.

 

Family Nights

  • Plan a weekly or bi-weekly family night where everyone participates in discussion and activity.  This draws boundaries around your internal family life, strengthening bonds between each member and separating them from outside culture and influence.  This builds safety, family cohesion which in turn increases trust and a sense of belonging.

 

Family Play

  • Develop a routine of family oriented play activities.  Turn off the phone, computer and TV and venture outside together.  Incorporate intellectual and physically challenging dimensions so that each member is stretched and can rely on the others for support.  Acquiring this sense of mastery will strengthen sibling,couple and parental bonds.

 

To schedule an appointment to outline a plan for your familycontact-us

Winter 2011

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Communication Education

3 week educational seminar for couples designed to increase effective communication through strengthening skills.

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Teen Spirit!

 5 week supportive & empowering group for teens to explore issues relating to SELF!  Open to teens grade 8-10.

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Communication Education

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Communication Education

Program designed to increase effective communication in couples.  Through learning various communication skills couples will be able to more effectively relate to one another and increase their ability to discuss sensitive issues at home with more successful results.  Techniques easily apply to all relations including children, family and job!

Topics covered:

  • Basic communication theory and application
  • Communication Techniques
  • Listening Techniques
Opportunities for hands on guidance in implementation of new skills.

 

Wednesday Nights

  • January 19 – February 2
  • 6-7:30pm
  • $225/couple

 

All confidentiality requirements apply for educational programming.
Limited to 4 couples.

For more info OR to register: contact-us

 

Money, Kids & Holidays

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 There are several ways to teach these concepts.

1.  Have children contribute to buying gifts for parents and siblings

They can take some of their allowance and pitch in!  They’ll be more invested if they can help choose the gift… and they’ll get a real lesson on just how far a buck goes!  If they don’t have allowance, have them earn some $ through chores and helping out.  Build their self-esteem by discussing how good it feels to be a part of the family and contribute in meaningful ways.

2.  Discuss what is on their wish list, prices and reasonability

Let children know that not everything is within reason!  There are limits to what is affordable and appropriate for different ages.  Think about the price tags you’re willing to spend and what message that is sending to your child.  This offers a valuable lesson in prioritizing our wants – and how they differ from our “needs”!

3.  Explore Giving Back

Discuss local food drives & toy drives and the meaning behind giving back to these programs.  Have children select and pay for part of what your family contributes.  Explore different ways children can make an impact – are they willing to give up one of their presents to a child in need?  These acts increase self-worth, altruism and volunteerism.  Use this Season to teach your child he is only a part of the whole.

Extras for Kids!

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A MUST SEE…

www.areyougame.com

Developing Skills Workbooks

My Book of Mazes: Around the World  Kumon Publishing

My Book of Mazes: Things That Go! (Kumon Workbooks)  Shinobu Akaishi

My Book of Simple Multiplication (Kumon Workbooks) Kumon Publishing

My Book of Money: Dollars and Cents Kumon Publishing

My Book Of Rhyming Words And Phrases (Kumon Workbooks)  Shinobu Akaishi

My Book of Rhyming Words: Long Vowels  Kumon Publishing

Summer & School Year Extras

Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-K  Liane Onish

Brain Quest Workbook: Kindergarten Lisa Trumbauer

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 1 Lisa Trumbauer

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 2 Liane Onish

Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills, Grade 4 (Comprehensive Curriculum.) Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Just For Fun!

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World, Book 1   David Kalvitis

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World (Book 2)  David Kalvitis

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World, Book 3  David Kalvitis

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Super Challenge Book 5 (Greatest Dot to Dot! Super Challenge!)  David Kalvitis

My Big Book of Stickers (Sticker Activity Fun)  Roger Priddy

My Big Book Of Stickers Edited

My Giant Sticker Fun Book (with CD)  Roger Priddy

My Big Book of Action Sticker Books Edited

Make Your Own Cards By Hand  Made by Hands

Make Your Own Thank You Notes Made By Hands

The Girls’ Doodle Book: Amazing Pictures to Complete and Create  Andrew Pinder

The Boys’ Doodle Book: Amazing Pictures to Complete and Create  Andrew Pinder

Tear Up This Book! The Sticker, Stencil, Stationery, Games, Crafts, Doodle, And Journal Book For Girls! (American Girl) (American Girl Library)  Keri Smith

Journal Buddies: A Girl’s Journal for Sharing and Celebrating Magnificence (2nd Edition)  Jill Schoenberg

Doodle Journal: My Life in Scribbles (Klutz)  Elise Gravel

Gifted Students

Is Your Child Gifted [VHS]  Is Your Child Gifted

Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Meet the Academic Needs of the Gifted and Talented (Revised and Updated Edition)  Susan Winebrenner

The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child  Sally Yahnke Walker

Math for the Gifted Student Grade 1 (For the Gifted Student)   Flash Kids Editors

Math for the Gifted Student Grade 2 (For the Gifted Student)  Flash Kids Editors

Math for the Gifted Student Grade 4 (For the Gifted Student)  Flash Kids Editors

Reading for the Gifted Student Grade 1 (For the Gifted Student)  Flash Kids Editors

Reading for the Gifted Student Grade 2 (For the Gifted Student)  Flash Kids Editors

For Older Kids

Preteens

A Smart Girl’s Guide to Sticky Situations: How to Tackle Tricky, Icky Problems and Tough Times. (American Girl)  Bonnie Timmons

Girls: What’s So Bad About Being Good?: How to Have Fun, Survive the Preteen Years, and Remain True to Yourself Harriet S. Phd Mosatche

Teens

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: 101 Stories of Life, Love and Learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul)  Kimberly Kirberger

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff: Stories of Tough Times and Lessons Learned (Chicken Soup for the Soul) Kimberly Kirberger

  Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal Challenges: Stories about Disses, Losses, Messes, Stresses & More
Deborah Reber

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Parent Education – Open to ALL

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Come join a 2 hour interactive presentation on:

  • Communication techniques that build self-esteem, confidence & compliance in children
  • Review ideas and implementation of limit setting from several parenting theories
  • Understanding Manipulation & Misbehavior
  • The importance of, and how to have, Family Meetings

 

RSVP required for child care attendance: jrogers@tcsd.org