5 Love Languages- This workshop is based on
Gary Chapman’s book, 5 Love Languages and includes research from The Gottman
Institute. We can choose to behave
differently when we understand what is most important to those we love. “Language” improve communication when we choose what matters most to our loved ones. Open to anyone, call to set a date night for couples! Take the free love language assessmentt click here
ACEs - Adverse Childhood Experiences-Building Strong Brains -Chronic childhood trauma,
or what experts
call adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can disrupt a child's brain-building process. Like building a house in a storm
or with below-grade materials and tools, ACEs are
toxic to brain development and can compromise the brain’s structural integrity. Left unaddressed, ACEs
and their effects
make it more
difficult for a child to succeed in school, live a healthy life
and contribute to the state’s future prosperity — our communities, our workforce, and our civic life. Call for a training 423-745-2852 Click here for more information. Watch the video
Co-Parenting/ Parenting Apart- The following topics are covered: Facts about divorce, the processes of divorce and mediation, domestic violence and divorce, dealing with stress, how children react to divorce, positive communication skills, helping children get through divorce, keeping children out of the middle of conflicts and the family after divorce. 4-hour course/ $40 if pre-registered or $50 at the door.
Fitting It Together- Winner of the 2007 National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Community Partnership Award. Overall goal is for juveniles to learn to openly and constructively communicate within their interpersonal relationships. The program is designed for juveniles to attend 8 hours of education (4/ 2-hour sessions) and parents to attend one 2 hour session. Parents receive The Five Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman. All 5 sessions, including parent session, $100 per juvenile. Fitting It Together video
Girl Talk, Girl Talk, Too & Guy Talk- This educational program is designed to enhance communication between moms and their daughters/ dads and their sons about sexuality, family values, decision-making and responsibility. Four/ 2hour sessions, $40 per family.
How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk(ette)- It's happened to everyone: you meet someone and fall madly in love and all good judgment and perspective are thrown out the window--until slowly you realize this person isn't who you thought he or she was. But follow the steps in How to Avoid Falling in Love With a Jerk(ette)--a proven program used by thousands of singles worldwide--and break the destructive dating patterns that have prevented your happiness in the past. Five or 10-lesson, practical approach to building healthy relationships while getting to know the most important areas of the person you are dating. It is easy to teach and learn because the entire curriculum flows from a simple picture of a relationship. $30 per person. More information YouTube video
Couples/ Marriage LINKS (Lasting Intimacy through Nurturing Knowledge & Skills)- Fun
date night! Light-hearted entertaining
atmosphere. Falling in love is easy… staying
in love is an art. A relationship will not run itself; you must RUN YOUR
RELATIONSHIP! There are two basic assumptions that are foundational to this
entertaining program. First, healthy relationships are not balanced relationships…
rather, they are balancing relationships. Life has predictable and unpredictable
twists and turns so that couples need to make regular adjustments to ensure
that they are staying on top of their closeness and intimacy. The second
assumption naturally follows the first. Although there are some couples who
instinctively run their marriage relationships, most couples need a plan for
accomplishing this. Keeping your love strong requires ongoing communication and
thoughtful consideration of your relationship. 5/ 2-hr sessions, $30 per couple.
Parent Piece by Piece- Series of parenting education session designed for parents who have been mandated or encouraged to attend parenting training due to risk of child abuse and/ or neglect. Sessions address: normal child development, communication with adults and children, stress management, dealing with conflict and anger, discipline and use of community resources. Cost for the class is $50.00 if paid up front at the first class or $20.00 a class for a total of 4/ 2-hr classes.
RELAX-Alternatives to Anger workshop. What is anger? Anger triggers. Identifying how to respond to anger and how to de-stress Learn problem solving skills, listening, accepting others. Forgiving and letting go of the past, putting concepts into practice. 4/ 2hr sessions $40