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Aug, Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. 2008

Advance registration is required for classes.

  • For information regarding registration for classes, please call
    (903) 595-2235 or fill out form below.
  • Certificates for proof of completion of PSC classes will be provided.
  • An * indicates professional CEUs are available for that class.
  • Certificates are not given for Support Group attendance.

Classes - August                                       

 
Aug. 14

Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Video Night:1-2-3 Magic

Led by Lauren Perry, Licensed Professional Counselor
Come see Dr. Thomas Phelan's video on effective discipline for children 2-12.  Learn about mistakes parents and teachers make in dealing with kids, how to stop unwanted behaviors and encourage good behaviors as well as how to deal with testing and manipulation. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Aug. 19 Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. For the Love of Reading
Led by Karen Parrish, Special Needs Educator
Tips on how to motivate your child to read, choose a good book, and how to enjoy the journey of a lifetime of reading.  Possible reading problems such as dyslexia, diagnostic tools and intervention tips will be discussed.  To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No Fee.
Aug. 26 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Managing Children's Anger
Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC
This class will help parents and caregivers direct their children's anger to be used for change rather than destruction, a must if they are to lead productive lives. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.*

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Classes - September

Sept. 4 Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndromes
Led by Carrol Kimberly and Kay Baker, Child Care Licensing
Latest research and information presented...a vital class for new parents and all who care for children. To be held at parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Sept. 11 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Baby Basics
Led by Laura Hodge, RN
How to get you and your baby off to a great start...developing a lasting bond, feeding, bathing, diapering...all of the basics will be discussed.  To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Sept. 16 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. How Do I Love You? Let me count the ways
Led by Tammy Villaneuva, MS
This fun, inspirational class will provide concrete ways to help your child feel loved and secure.  Extra tips will be given on positive ways to promote self-esteem, allowing your child to find their place in this world. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Sept. 18 Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Video Night: Surviving Your Adolescents
Led by Lauren Perry, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Thomas Phelan's video explains how to manage and let go of your 13-18 year olds.  Learn about normal teenage behavior, how to manage risk-taking, what problems require your "letting go," parent-teen communication, safety and more.To be held at parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Sept. 23 Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Understanding Learning Disabilities
Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC
Learning disabilities are disorders that affect a child's ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do math calculations, or direct attention.  We will discuss the diagnosis and treatment avenues for the most common types of learning disabilities. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.*
Sept. 25 Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Study Skills=School Success
Led by Suzanne Brians, Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor
Help your child succeed in school.  Proven study strategies and homework skills will be explored. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Sept. 30 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Family Finances
Led by Glyndel Corzine, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor
Participants will discuss money management, budgeting and the importance of establishing a savings account to help cover all expenses. To be held at PATH, 402 W. Front St. No fee.

 

Classes - October

 
Oct. 2 Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Brain Development in Children & Teens
Led by Lloyd Mercer, MD
Important information on the latest understanding of the way our brain develops and what effect this knowledge might have on the way we raise our kids.  To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Oct. 9 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The ABCs of ADD
Led by Suzanne Brians, Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor
Parents and caregivers will receive positive strategies and support for dealing with children in their care who have attention deficit disorder.  To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602.  No fee.
Oct. 14 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Eating Disorders
Led by Peggy Baldwin, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
This course will identify signs/symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, their precipitating factors, the diagnostic criteria and the medical consequences. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602.  No fee.
Oct. 16 Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Sound
Led by Judy Moore and Debbie Howlett, Teachers
Learn new and creative songs to teach children in the classroom and at home. To be held at First Christian Church, 4202 S. Broadway. No fee.
Oct. 21 Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The Effect of Family Violence on Children
Led by Lauren Perry, Licensed Professional Counselor                                                           October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  The effects of domestic violence on children, whether they are direct recipients or innocent bystanders, will be explored.  For both parents and teachers. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602.  No fee.
Oct. 23 Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Childhood Behavior Disorders
Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC
This class will give parents and caregivers beginning skills to manage disruptive, defiant and noncompliant children and adolescents. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602.  No fee.*
Oct. 25 Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12Noon. A Fall Symposium...Understanding the Autism Spectrum
Speakers: Dr. Wilson Renfroe, Dr. Ray Scardina, Suzanne Herman, LeAnn Cargile, Patricia Hadley, Donna Mullinnix, Jana Sisk
To be held at Campus of UT Tyler, Robert R. Muntz Library, Room 401.  Contact Parent Services Center for a registration brochure.
 
Oct. 28 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. What's Cookin'?
Led by Patrice Dunagin, MS
Life lessons for the parent or teacher of the preschool through elementary child...what can cooking teach us about relationships, math, chemistry, art, the alphabet, nutrition, health and more.  Explore new ways to spend time with your child.  To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Oct. 30 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Single Dads
Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC                                                                                                      Class offers support and examines the unique challenges of single fathers raising their children. To be held at the Stepping Stone School, 3105 University Blvd. No fee.
 

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Classes - November

Nov. 6 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

When Grandparents Raise Grandchildren

Led by Jana Sisk, LCSW and Patricia Blair, PhD, LLM, JD, MSN                                                                                      Why are more and more grandparents raising grandchildren?  How does it affect our kids?  We will explore some of the tough emotional, legal and economic issues these families face. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602.  No fee.                                                   
Nov. 11 Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Hidden Scars - Silent Wounds

Led by Joan Ford, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor                                                 Class explores the growing phenomenon of self-injury, why would a teen intentionally cut, burn or hurt himself?  Learn about the symptoms and causes. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602.  No fee.*
Nov. 13 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Depression in Children & Teens

Led by Suzanne Brians, Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor         Sings and interventions for depression in teens will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602.  No fee.                                                   
Nov. 18 Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Resolving Family Conflicts

Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC                                                                                                                                                                A small disagreement results in a huge family fight...whether it's sibling rivalry or mom and dad, we'll explore ways of preventing and resolving family conflicts. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard., Ste. 602.  No fee.*                                                  
Nov. 20 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Raising Children in A Culturally Diverse World

Led by Jana Sisk, LCSW
How can we learn from each other?  We will go beyond tolerance and explore true respect, understanding, acceptance, for the purpose of teaching kids to see differences as a reason to celebrate instead of an excuse to divide.  To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
        

Classes -December                                                                                                                                                     

Dec. 4

Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

ADD and the Family

Led by Suzanne Brians, Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor
When one individual in a family has attention deficit disorder the entire family must make adjustments.  This class will provide the family support while discussing cause, treatment and effects of ADHD.To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.
Dec. 9 Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Keeping Kids Drug Free
Led by SCAADA Counselors
What is substance abuse...why do individuals use drugs...what parents can do...ways to "drug proof" your children will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No Fee.
Dec. 11 Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Soothing the Anxious Child
Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC
Fears and anxiety can be caused by worries about school, friends, family and real or imagined events.  How parents and caregivers can help will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard., Ste. 602. No fee.*
Dec. 16 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Divorce and Beyond
Led by Dr. Herb Marlow
Information will be presented on the effects of divorce on children, single parenting and blended families. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.

                               

 

 

 

                        

        

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