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| Event: |
BECOMING TRUE TO SELF: (STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM FOR BLACK AND LATINO YOUTH) |
| Date: |
February 3 |
| Time: |
10AM-4PM |
| Detail: |
Participants in this highly interactive one-day workshop will acquire a working knowledge, valuable insights, practical tools, a relevant cultural framework to better interact with, and provide more effective services to black and Latino youth. This workshop is expressly concerned with helping youth of color not only develop their self esteem and self image, but also to tie into goal development and attainment. This workshop is escpecially important in helping our youth in developing positive relationships, personal and social etiquette positive self image, and supportive environments. |
| Fee: |
$80. |
| Location: |
460 WEST 41ST STREET. (10TH AVE) |
| More Info: |
212-284-8424
cjenoure@covenanthouse.org
http://www.covenanthouseny.org/calendars.asp |
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| Event: |
ANGER AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE (AND OTHER FEMALES OF COLOR) |
| Date: |
February 10 |
| Time: |
10AM-1PM |
| Detail: |
This one day workshop has been designed for those workers and professionals who may be experiencing difficulties in interacting with adolescents and/or African American and other females of color. This training is also geared toward those working with: domestic violence victims, the homeless, education, prevention, family support, youth programs, protective service, foster care, and/or at detention/correctional facilities. |
| Fee: |
$40.00 |
| Location: |
460 WEST 41ST STREET. (10TH AVE) |
| More Info: |
212-284-8424
cjenoure@covenanthouse.org
http://www.covenanthouseny.org/calendars.asp |
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| Event: |
WORKING WITH AND MENTORING YOUNG MOTHERS |
| Date: |
February 16 |
| Time: |
9:30AM-12:30PM |
| Detail: |
This workshop will focus on the issues and concerns facing young mother and the people who work with them. Participants will gain helpful information and learn skills to better service this population. Topics to be covered are: Development, discipline and engaging activities for young mothers and their children. Participants will discuss parenting issues for young mother, for example: ambivalence, stress, anger, immaturity. Discussions include ways to approach young mothers and how to empower and mentor them |
| Fee: |
$35. |
| Location: |
460 WEST 41ST STREET. (10TH AVE) |
| More Info: |
212-284-8424
cjenoure@covenanthouse.org
http://www.covenanthouseny.org/calendars.asp |
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| Event: |
THE SINGLE MOM’S LITTLE BOOK OF WISDOM WORKSHOP FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS |
| Date: |
February 17 |
| Time: |
9:30AM-12:30PM |
| Detail: |
Do you run a parenting program with a large single mom base or oversee a women’s ministry in your church? If the answer is yes, this workshop will greatly enhance the work that you are doing with single mothers. This workshop is geared for service providers who are interested in incorporating some of the core principles of Cassandra Mack’s book, The Single Mom’s Little Book of Wisdom into their work with single moms. The book focuses on six key areas: stepping into your greatness, grace under pressure, holding on to motherhood with both hands, coming up higher, letting go of excess baggage and intimate relationships. In this workshop Cassandra Mack will guide you through core themes, activities and discuss questions that will help you to help your single mom clients navigate some of the issues that come with single motherhood, and become more empowered to take charge and stay in charge of their lives. |
| Fee: |
$35.00 |
| Location: |
460 WEST 41ST STREET. (10TH AVE) |
| More Info: |
212-284-8424
cjenoure@covenanthouse.org
http://www.covenanthouseny.org/calendars.asp |
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| Event: |
VALUES CLARIFICATION: FINDING A PATH WITH HEART |
| Date: |
February 18 |
| Time: |
9AM-1PM |
| Detail: |
This workshop explores the meaning and different influences that help shape values. Participants will identify their personal values and how they are or not congruent with organization values. Values conflict may arise in participants diverse roles as educators and/or counselors. The goal of this session is to identify these conflict areas and develop skills to effectively problem solve in the workplace. |
| Fee: |
$50. |
| Location: |
460 WEST 41ST STREET (10TH AVE.) |
| More Info: |
212-284-8424
cjenoure@covenanthouse.org
http://www.covenanthouseny.org/calendars.asp |
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| Event: |
RECOGNIZING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN MID TO LATE ADOLESCENCE |
| Date: |
February 23 |
| Time: |
9AM-5PM |
| Detail: |
Participants will learn skills to recognize and identify mental illness during a specific period of adolescence (15-21 years old). Also, skills to distinguish biologically based illness from personality-related issues will be addressed. Topics covered will include categories of mental illness, developmentally based signs and symptoms, and basic intervention strategies. |
| Fee: |
$80. |
| Location: |
460 WEST 41ST STREET (10TH AVE.) |
| More Info: |
212-284-8424
cjenoure@covenanthouse.org
http://www.covenanthouseny.org/calendars.asp |
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| Event: |
ACTIVE LISTENING AND COUNSELING SKILLS |
| Date: |
February 25 |
| Time: |
9AM-1PM |
| Detail: |
This workshop addresses the challenges in listening and communication between the service provider and client. Examining the counselor role, participants will identify the arc of distortion in the communication process as well as the strategies to maintain effective communication with your clients. |
| Fee: |
$50. |
| Location: |
460 WEST 41ST STREET (10TH AVE.) |
| More Info: |
212-284-8424
cjenoure@covenanthouse.org
http://www.covenanthouseny.org/calendars.asp |
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