Developing a Supportive Environment for your Family (Via Zoom)

Hello Parents! Join us for a parenting workshop series via Zoom every other Monday from 4 to 5 pm (PT) / 7 to 8 pm (ET) presented by Nouriman Ghahary, Ph.D. Specializing in Healthy Family Dynamics. Dr. Nouri is an associate professor of psychology and the director of clinical training for the PsyD program in Counseling Psychology at Felician University. She has been a practicing mental health clinician for more than 28 years. Dr. Nouri was part of Stepping Forward’s NJ’s counseling team for 7 years where she provided family, group, and individual therapy as well as parenting training workshops. She is extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This workshop is designed to provide a supportive environment for parents of children and adolescents with emotional sensitivity. The workshop series will help parents develop effective skills for managing the social-emotional challenges their children face, to improve the parent-child relationship and the overall family environment. Attendees will: Develop awareness and challenge patterns of parenting behavior that is less effective in child-rearing Learn Coping skills for management of difficult parent-child interactions Learn to stay regulated when their children are unable to do so by examining their own emotional triggers and by learning emotion regulation skills Learn skills to improve their relationships with self, children, and others Strengthen parental alliance and foster collaborative parenting Learn to communicate more effectively with their children and others Please email your Stepping Forward location to RSVP!

Living a Healthier Life (Via Zoom)

Presenter: Kimberly Mulvey, MS, Dietitian Dates: Monday evenings from 3:15 - 4:15 pm (PT) / 6:15-7:15 pm (ET) 2/1/21 - Healthy Meal Prepping Tips 2/15/21 - Healthy Snack Ideas 3/1/21 - Reading a Food Label and Portion Sizes/My Plate 3/15/21 - Tips for Eating Healthy and Being Active 3/29/21 - Preparing and Cooking a Healthy Dinner with Your Child (further information will be sent via e-mail in regards to this workshop 5/3/21 - Managing a Picky Eater All workshops will be held via Zoom. Please be sure to RSVP via email to your local SFCC.

Parent Support and Education (Via Zoom)

Presenter: Dr. Yomarie Rodriguez-Loyola, Ph.D. Date: Tuesday evenings from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (PT) / 6:00-7:00 pm (ET) 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/9, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22 Listed below are some examples of topics that may be discussed: How to parent children with compassion and healthy boundaries The power of positive role-modeling Self-care for parents How to create and conduct family meetings Internet use (how to create a smart phone usage contract) Parent burnout is common Ways parents can support children’s self-regulation Understanding power struggles Communication skills training for parents All workshops will be held via Zoom. Please be sure to RSVP via email to your local SFCC.

Parent Support and Skills Training Group (Via Zoom)

Parent support groups provide healthy parenting skills, an increased sense of empowerment, and a feeling of belonging. Moreover, parenting support groups can be particularly helpful for parents of clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. Presenter: Melissa Doney, LAC, NCC, SAC Dates: Saturdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am (PT) /12:30 -1:45 pm (ET) 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/22, 6/19 Focus: This group will help parents learn self-care, self-monitoring and other skills needed for effective parenting; it will complement the behavior meetings designed to help parents understand and shape their child’s behavior. This group will be held to provide a venue for parents to gain support from one another. This venue will also enable the sharing of resources as well as a strong emphasis on parent self-care. The participants will learn: Short-term strategies designed to help cope during moments of overwhelming distress How to increase positive emotions and decrease negative ones for effective problem-solving Assertiveness and communication skills to improve relationships and set appropriate limits All workshops will be held via Zoom. Please be sure to RSVP via email to your local SFCC.

Developing a Supportive Environment for your Family (Via Zoom)

Hello Parents! Join us for a parenting workshop series via Zoom every other Monday from 4 to 5 pm (PT) / 7 to 8 pm (ET) presented by Nouriman Ghahary, Ph.D. Specializing in Healthy Family Dynamics. Dr. Nouri is an associate professor of psychology and the director of clinical training for the PsyD program in Counseling Psychology at Felician University. She has been a practicing mental health clinician for more than 28 years. Dr. Nouri was part of Stepping Forward’s NJ’s counseling team for 7 years where she provided family, group, and individual therapy as well as parenting training workshops. She is extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This workshop is designed to provide a supportive environment for parents of children and adolescents with emotional sensitivity. The workshop series will help parents develop effective skills for managing the social-emotional challenges their children face, to improve parent-child relationship and the overall family environment. Attendees will: Develop awareness and challenge patterns of parenting behavior that is less effective in child rearing Learn Coping skills for management of difficult parent-child interactions Learn to stay regulated when their children are unable to do so by examining their own emotional triggers and by learning emotion regulation skills Learn skills to improve their relationships with self, children, and others Strengthen parental alliance and foster collaborative parenting Learn to communicate more effectively with their children and others Please email your Stepping Forward location to RSVP!

Virtual Class - Open Art and Music Studio (Preteens & Teens)

Open Art and Music Studio with Meagan Shambaugh, AMFT and April Sutherland, LMFT. Time: 1 pm - 2 pm (PDT) We are inviting all clients (Pre-teens & Teens) to attend! This virtual class is part of our new Telemental Health services. Please RSVP to sfcc.1ca@gmail.com or sfcc.2ca@gmail.com A zoom link will be emailed out with information on how to access the class.

Virtual Class - Superflex for Elementary School Aged Children

Superflex for Elementary School Aged Children with Melyssa Zive, LCSW and Amanda Jara, AMFT. Time: 12 pm - 1 pm (PDT) We are inviting all clients (elementary school aged) to attend! This virtual class is part of our new Telemental Health services. Please RSVP to sfcc.1ca@gmail.com or sfcc.2ca@gmail.com A zoom link will be emailed out with information on how to access the class.

Virtual Class - CrossFit Workout

CrossFit Workout with Melyssa Zive, LCSW. The Cross Fit class will be taught by Coaches Cole and Austin. Time: 10 am - 11 am (PDT) We are inviting all clients, their siblings, and parents to attend! This virtual class is part of our new Telemental Health services. Please RSVP to sfcc.1ca@gmail.com or sfcc.2ca@gmail.com A zoom link will be emailed out with information on how to access the class.

Virtual Class - Story Time and Reading Comprehension

Story Time and Reading Comprehension with Melyssa Zive, LCSW and Anne Pereira, MS. Ms. Anne is part of our NJ SFCC staff and was formally a special education teacher. Time: 12 pm - 1 pm (PDT) We are inviting all clients (elementary school aged) to attend! This virtual class is part of our new Telemental Health services. Please RSVP to sfcc.1ca@gmail.com or sfcc.2ca@gmail.com A zoom link will be emailed out with information on how to access the class.

Virtual Class - Mindfulness (Ages 10 & Under)

Mindfulness with Dr. Shaffer, PhD. Time: 1 pm - 1:30 pm (PDT) Mindfulness will be taught by our provider, Ms. Karina. We are inviting all clients (ages 10 & under) to attend! This virtual class is part of our new Telemental Health services. Please RSVP to sfcc.1ca@gmail.com or sfcc.2ca@gmail.com A zoom link will be emailed out with information on how to access the class.

Virtual Class - Positive Intentions for Creativity and Art (Pre-teens & Teens)

Positive Intentions for Creativity and Art with Meagan Shambaugh, AMFT. Time: 2 pm - 3 pm (PDT) We are inviting all clients (Pre-teens & Teens) to attend! This virtual class is part of our new Telemental Health services. Please RSVP to sfcc.1ca@gmail.com or sfcc.2ca@gmail.com A zoom link will be emailed out with information on how to access the class.

Virtual Class - Movement Through Dance

Movement Through Dance with Elizabeth O'Malley, LMFT. Time: 10 am - 11 am (PDT) Dance class will be taught by our dance provider, Ms. Chloe. We are inviting all clients, their siblings, and parents to attend! This virtual class is part of our new Telemental Health services. Please RSVP to sfcc.1ca@gmail.com or sfcc.2ca@gmail.com A zoom link will be emailed out with information on how to access the class.