Parents…do you feel this way?
Students…do you feel this way?
We have some great classes that WestGate is promoting. Parents, there are classes to learn how to positively discipline your kids. And students, here is a group that is for you to talk about your life.
TEENS:
Teen Talk: A place to talk to teens like you!
Ages 11-17
Have you ever felt like you are all alone? Ever wondered if other teens struggle with the same things that you do? Ever felt like you don’t fit in?
In this group you will:
• Get friendship tips
• Learn more about your family
• Learn ways to talk to your parents
• Learn ways to deal with emotions
• Learn to like yourself as you are
• And much, much more!
When: Wednesdays at 4PM starting November 16th OR
Wednesdays at 6PM starting November 30th
Where: Child & Family Counseling Group,
3880 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 115
San Jose, CA 95124
Cost: $50/session
PARENTS:
Positive Discipline: A Class for Parents of Teens & Tweens
“You parent the way you were parented, unless you are taught differently.” Many parents are finding the way they were parented just doesn’t work today. Yet parents don’t know what to do instead. Positive Discipline philosophy and tools show parents just that – what to do INSTEAD of punishment, reward, removal of privileges, and time-outs.
In this class you will gain and understanding of how to:
• Avoid the power struggles
• See misbehavior as an opportunity to teach nonpunitive discipline—not punishment
• Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior inside and outside the home by using methods that teach important life skills
• Employ family meetings to tackle behavioral challenges
• And much, much more!
When: 7 MONDAYS, BEGINNING NOVEMBER 7, 2011, 7PM – 8PM
Where: Child & Family Counseling Group, 3880 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 115
San Jose, CA 95124
Cost: $70/SESSION
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Ingrid Higgins, MA is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with tons of experience working with teens and families. To Register: Contact Ingrid Higgins, MFT (408) 579-9806 ingrid@childfamilygroup.com
