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Workshop will help parents and teenagers stay connected
NEWBURYPORT — In a workshop series called "Families That Care: Staying Connected With Your Teen," parents of teenagers will learn how to improve communications, reduce the risk of problem behaviors and build strong family bonds.
The five-week program is being given by The BEACON Coalition at The Kelley School Youth Center beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. The first meeting is a short program orientation and then the five consecutive workshops will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. and will end Wednesday, Nov. 18.
"Staying Connected With Your Teen" is an interactive program for all parents of teenagers ages 12-17. In an open atmosphere, parents will learn specific strategies that will help teens become more involved in the family and less likely to engage in problem behaviors. The workshops use an interactive format that provides plenty of opportunities for parents to learn from each other. Becky Dill will be leading this parent program. This will be the second time this program has been offered. Past participating parents found connecting with other parents very supportive and helpful.
The "Staying Connected With Your Teen" program, from Channing Bete Company, Inc., was developed by Dr. J. David Hawkins and Dr. Richard F. Catalano of the University of Washington. Workshop activities are based on Hawkins' and Catalano's research, which identifies the factors that puts teens at risk for health and behavior problems and the factors that protect young people from those risks.
The series is sponsored by The BEACON Coalition, and the cost to parents attending the workshops will be $25 for one adult or $40 for two adult caregivers from one family (can be spouse, relative, baby sitter, etc.). There is also a $32 fee for the workbook (just one per family is needed). Program DVDs will be available for loan during the workshops. Scholarships will be available. Register early; space is limited.
For more information, call Sarah Hayden at 978-463-8977 or e-mail beacon@cityofnewburyport.com. There is more information online at www.beaconcoalition.com.
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