| PARENTING EDUCATION & TRAINING |
| CARE
offers a variety of informal workshops where parents come
together to discuss the joys, humor, and sometimes struggles of
daily family life. Participants work together in small groups to
actively discuss common concerns and learn specific
child-training principles and techniques. The classes guide
parents toward raising responsible children who
will grow into responsible men and
women, capable of living meaningful, happy adult lives. |
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Click here for a complete listing of current activities. |
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Adult
Anger Management |
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Adult Anger Management is an eight-week series for adults to
learn how to regain their personal power in times of conflict
and stress. Learn what your anger buttons are and explore
healthy ways to release anger and cope with high stress
situations. This series is not intended for domestic violence
dynamics and DOES NOT meet the requirements of the alternatives
to domestic assault (ADA) standards.
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) |
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For eight weeks, connect with other parents of children with
ADD/ADHD. Learn communication tools, ways to promote decision
making, problem solving, self-esteem and effective discipline.
Based on the program “Systematic Training for Effective
Parenting.” |
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Exploring Relationships |
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For parents who want to explore their past parenting styles and
develop healthier communication skills.
Learn new skills to help yourself detach with love from
unhealthy relationships in your life. Additionally, in
this eight-week workshop you will learn how to provide structure
and boundaries for yourself and your grown children. |
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Parenting School-Aged Children
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Come join other parents of elementary age children for ideas,
support, laughter and encouragement in this eight-week workshop.
Discuss ways to understand behavior, build self-esteem, increase
cooperation and provide discipline that teaches personal
responsibility.
Based on the program “Systematic Training for Effective
Parenting.” |
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Parenting Teenagers |
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this eight-week facilitated discussion group focused on
improving your relationship with your teen. Learn ideas on
encouraging personal responsibility, self-respect,
respectfulness, age appropriate discipline and methods to help
your teen find their way through the issues that they face.
Based on the program “Systematic Training for Effective
Parenting.” |
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Parenting Young Children |
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This eight-week facilitated discussion group is designed for
parents of children under six years of age to provide an
exciting outlook on child rearing in today’s world. The class
explores development, understanding behavior, communication,
building self-esteem and discipline that works. |
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SMILE (Start Making It Livable for Everyone) |
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free two-hour program sponsored by the 16th Circuit
Court Family Division, the Friend of the Court and CARE designed
to help divorcing and separating parents. Learn about the impact
of the separation on children. Walk away with some basic do’s
and don’ts in communicating with one another that will help
children grow through this difficult time. |
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Program is held the first Tuesday night of each month (except in
July and November) |
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Macomb Community College |
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14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, Mich. |
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John Lewis Community Center – Room 301 |
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Registration is at 6 p.m. with program concluding by 8 p.m. |
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No pre-registration is required. |
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Strengthening Your Stepfamily |
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parents with skills to handle emotional issues surrounding a
blended family. Step-sibling rivalry, visitation and realistic
expectations are explored. |
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Time
for a Better Marriage |
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Happy marriages are not a matter of chance. This eight week
workshop provides practical help for understanding marriage and
developing the skills that make marriage rewarding, effective
and satisfying. It leads couples to develop a relationship based
on supporting and caring for each other. |
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Triumph Through the Challenges of FASD |
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This eight-week facilitated discussion group is for parents and
caretakers of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
using the curriculum Triumph through the Challenges of FASD
developed by Double ARC, Toledo, OH. This workshop helps to
answer the question, “Why do they act this way?” Learn the facts
behind the disability as well as specific strategies to address
the challenging behaviors. |
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