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YMCA Bethesda Youth Services Parenting Programs

 

Family In Focus 
This demonstration class teaches basic Adlerian parenting concepts such as encouragement, goals of misbehavior, and discipline with respect.   Through a dynamic, open forum, one family will receive specific help with a family issue from an experienced family counselor.  In a supportive atmosphere, other participating parents will learn to recognize their child’s goal of misbehavior and develop specific strategies to apply at home.  After applying new strategies, parents will report back with outcomes.   

Registration required.  Families interested in signing up to be a family in focus can let us know when registering.   Donations appreciated.

Tuesdays, July 11 – August 1,2006
7:00 — 8:30 p.m.
YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center
5650 Oakmont Avenue
Bethesda , MD

Family Anger Issues   Four-session class
This class will help parents understand their own and their family members’ intense feelings.  Topics include:

• Understanding anger:  stress factors and trigger thoughts
• Parent-child issues:  power struggles and emotional outbursts
• Child-child issues:  sibling rivalry, dealing with conflicts
• Prevention strategies:  anticipating conflicts, developing communication skills

Registration required.  Donations appreciated.

Thursdays, July 6 – July 27, 2006
7:00 — 8:30 p.m.  
YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center
5650 Oakmont Avenue
Bethesda , MD

Homework Hassles: Encouraging Student Responsibility
This workshop will discuss developing positive study habits, side-stepping power struggles over homework, defining how much a parent should do to help, and collaborating with the school staff.  

Traduccion al Espanol disponible

Monday, August 21, 2006
7:00-9:00 p.m.   FREE   
Davis Library
6400 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda , MD

Registration and Information:  
Call YMCA Youth & Family Services

(301) 229-1347 or email parenting@ymcadc.org

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming fall workshops:

• Dealing with a Strong-Willed Child
• Helping Kids Develop Social Skills
• What To Do When Kids Fight:  Sibling Rivalry Issues

To foster the spiritual, mental and physical development of individuals,
families, and communities according to the ideals of inclusiveness,
equality and mutual respect for all.

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