"Joyfully Parenting" Children with Behaviors that are Challenging

Sat, Jan 21, 2012: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

A One-Day Workshop That Promotes “Everyone in  the Family Feeling Empowered”
The Process Therapy Institute, a non profit since 1972, proudly sponsors this Workshop facilitated by:
Kathy McNamara, M.A., LMFT
Licensed, Marriage, Family and Child Therapist, #33319 

Do You Have A Child Who Is Challenging Or Who May Have:

  • Learning Disabilities  
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder  
  • Aspergers
  • Nonverbal Learning Disorder
  • Autism  
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Developmental Delays
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder  

This Workshop is designed to support you as a Parent, by providing: Positive Discipline Tools and Effective Communication Skills, to Reduce Stress In Your
Life. Learn How to Develop Healthy Family Relationships, See the World Through Your Child's Eyes, To Better Understand Their Behavior and To Take Action To Change Both Yours and Your Child’s Behavior, Instead of Reacting To the Situation and Regretting Your Approach.

Kathy created this class and has facilitated workshops and classes on this topic for 30 years. She has offered her services to over a thousand people including: Parents, and Professionals, She is the proud parent of a son who has Special Needs, thus she is familiar with the unique problems, concerns and joys, surrounding this population. She has a Private Practice in Los Gatos, where she sees: Children, Couples, Families and Individuals.

Some Topics Covered During the Workshop:

  • Positive Discipline
  • Effective Communication
  • Self Esteem For The Entire Family
  • Realistic Expectations
  • Avoiding Problems
  • Solving Problems
  • Taking Ownership
  • Learning about Goals of Behavior
  • Coping Skills
  • Modifying Your Behavior, So Your Child Can Change Their Behavior
  • Acceptance Of Both You and Your Child As Individuals
  • Focusing On Your Child’s and Your Gifts To The World
  • AND So Much More! 

Lunch: 12-12:45 PM  Bring own lunch, due to short break

 

Date:Sat, Jan 21, 2012: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:

Location(s)

The Process Therapy Institute
16573 Los Gatos Almaden Rd.
Los Gatos, CA, 95032
United States
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Fee:$150/Individual and $280/Couple
Contact Name:Kathy McNamara ext. 426
Contact Phone:408-356-8200
Event Website:http://www.parentingchildrenwithspecialneeds.com