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October Webinars |
How to Get Your Child/Adolescent to Open Up to You
We all want to know what's going on in our children's lives. We want to know about school and about their friends. We want to hear their successes and their struggles. But what happens when your kids won't tell you what's going on in their lives? What if you ask questions and all they do is shrug and mumble "It was fine," or "I don't know"?
Webinar Highlights:
- Strategies to use with reluctant children
- How to open lines of communication with your children
- How to increase productive, effective communication
Presented by Parenting Specialist, Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE.
Friday October 2, 2020, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for How to Get your Child/Adolescent to Open up to You
Alcohol, Drugs, and Vaping: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Talking with your teen or young adult can be challenging. Having meaningful, ongoing conversations about drugs and alcohol, however, is key to helping keep your son or daughter healthy and safe.
Presentation Highlights:
- Current trends in substance use and abuse
- Impact of substances on physical and emotional development
- Paraphernalia display and discussion
- Tools for parents
Presented by Carrie Glasgow, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist.
Friday, October 16, 2020, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Alcohol, Drugs, and Vaping: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Moving on To Life in the Community: A Virtual and Free Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
Don’t miss this VIRTUAL and FREE Resource Fair for students with disabilities and their parents!
Learn about vocational, residential, leisure, recreational, independent living and advocacy options. This resource fair is for all individuals requiring ongoing employment and community support services after graduation.
Presenters include: Career and Transition Services, The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board and the ARC of Northern Virginia.
6:30-7:15 Overview Presentation
7:15-7:30 Participants move to virtual breakout rooms
7:30-8:30 Virtual Q&A with Adult Service Providers
Wednesday October 21, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Register for Moving on To Life in the Community: A Virtual and Free Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series
- 9/24/20: Setting the Stage for Behavior: Routines, Procedures, & Expectations
- 10/22/20: Challenging Behaviors: Prevention Strategies and Teaching Self-Control
- 11/19/20: Challenging Behaviors: ABCs of Behavior & How to Respond
- 12/17/20:All Behavior Happens for a Reason: Behavior as Communication
- 01/21/21: Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
- 02/18/21: Teaching your Children to Follow Directions
- 03/18/21: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- 04/22/21: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence
Thursday October 22, 2020, 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Register for Challenging Behaviors: Prevention Strategies and Teaching Self-Control
Launching Your Adolescent into Adulthood
A recent survey of young adults in the US reported that nearly 45% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 now live with their parents - even though they are employed.
This session will provide:
- 10 Tips to help launch your young adult successfully into adulthood
- Strategies to teach your child “soft” employment, money management and communication/self-advocacy skills.
Presented by Dr. Amy Fortney Parks, LPC, ACS, Owner of The Wise Family Counseling & Assessment Services in Alexandria and Arlington
Friday, October 30, 2020, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for: Launching Your Adolescent into Adulthood
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