Monday, October 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how to offer care and support to young people caught in the web of self-destruction. Discussion will include how to offer effective support for substance abusers, self-injurers, destructive relationships, and eating disorders. Learn strategies from a certified addiction specialist and family counselor. This workshop …
Wednesday, October 3 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Depression is a real problem that both children and adolescents manage on a daily basis. The causes range from environmental factors to heredity. This workshop will help caregivers identify the signs of depression, and teach strategies to manage and alleviate some of the …
Tuesday, November 13 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. As a caregiver, have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? How would I know if my child was using drugs or alcohol? What are the signs and symptoms? What are the most commonly used drugs kids take and what are their …
This workshop will define what stress and anxiety is and what it looks like in children and adolescents. Different assessment techniques will be presented, and general techniques and interventions will be discussed that will help in lowering stress effects. Participants will learn about progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and meditation. …
Many adolescents today are participating in some type of risky behavior, such as drugs, sex, self-injurious behavior, peer pressure, and bullying. Teens seem to be testing parental limits more than ever. In this workshop, parents will learn how to effectively communicate and set limits with their teens and reduce these …
Join us for a free workshop on what parents need To know about drug & alcohol abuse facilitated by Cary Quashen, Executive Director, ACTION Family Counseling. The event will take place on Thursday, October 20th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the City of Santa Clarita’s Activities Center. For …
