Events

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY This session will explore how the pressures to be perfect result in some parents feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. Many parents complain of a lack of control in their own homes and a feeling that their children's needs are running the household. They may remove barriers to success and end up unintentionally disempowering their children. They may try to be their child’s best friend, losing focus of the primary responsibility, to raise a fully functioning adult. In this…

We are honored to be collaborating with Next Chapter and Onsite to bring you a 6 hour day of training by speakers: Rob Rodriguez, Ryan Soave and Cindy Westcott. Event Details Mill City Museum ADM Conference Room 704 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55401 Parking is available across the street at Mill Quarter Ramp for $7 per day. Schedule 8:30-9:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:15 Introductions 9:15-10:45 Rob Rodriguez Presents "How to Move Families Through Stages of Change" 10:45-11:00 Break 11:15-1:00 Ryan…

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! The Fallacy of Perfect Parenting This session will explore how the pressures to be perfect result in some parents feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. Many parents complain of a lack of control in their own homes and a feeling that their children's needs are running the household. They may remove barriers to success and end up unintentionally disempowering their children. They may try to be their child’s best friend, losing focus of the primary responsibility, to raise…

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Communication & Conflict Resolution In this session, we will explore effective communication strategies for families or individuals when faced with conflict. Families will learn about, and take part in engaging exercises from Pia Mellody’s Conjoint Communication model. Additionally, we will continue to explore strategies for establishing healthy boundaries that began in our last session, and take families through conflict resolution exercises to help them navigate competing needs within a family system.

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! This session will explore how the pressures to be perfect result in some parents feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. Many parents complain of a lack of control in their own homes and a feeling that their children's needs are running the household. They may remove barriers to success and end up unintentionally disempowering their children. They may try to be their child’s best friend, losing focus of the primary responsibility, to raise a fully functioning adult. In…

Held in the FICK Auditorium at Edina High School. All parents from the community and surrounding areas are invited to attend. This session will explore how the pressures to be perfect result in some parents feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. Many parents complain of a lack of control in their own homes and a feeling that their children's needs are running the household. They may remove barriers to success and end up unintentionally disempowering their children. They may try to be…

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY Understanding the Adolescent Brain: Tools and Tips for Responding to Risky Teen Behavior This presentation will explore how experiences and behaviors, along with outside influences, help develop the adolescent brain. Subjects such as “normal” developmental stages, stressors, adverse experiences, risk-taking, and how adolescents go about making choices will be discussed. There will be a highly interactive activity on communication and boundary skills. We will also offer tips and potential solutions for resolving any presenting problems such…

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY In this session we will explore the importance of self-regulation as an essential part of building resilience. We will help families practice breathing techniques, as well as examine concepts such as timing, containment, and emotional processing. In addition, we will talk about labels anddiagnoses, examining how they may keep us focused on problems, rather than solutions.  We will also share tips for how to maintain our progress in building family resilience in spite of what other…