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Parenting For Prevention

Parent-Teen Series

Spend ten evenings that can make a lasting difference in your family. The Parent-Teen Series is for parents and teens to acquire skills and techniques to build a stronger relationship and learn to cope with the challenges of the adolescent years. Topics include: effective discipline, healthy communication, anger management, drug and alcohol prevention and use, boundaries and parenting styles.

If you would like to hear what parents and teens who have participated in the 10 week Series are saying, please read these Quotes.

Helpful Information on Teen Alcohol and Other Drug Use.

Schedule for Parent-Teen Series

2008 - 2009 Woodland Schedules

TUESDAYS - English Cycles
FALL              September 2 - November 4, 2008
WINTER       January 6 - March 10, 2009
SPRING        March 17 - April 14, 2009
SUMMER      July 7 - August 4, 2009 ("Hot Topics")

FRIDAYS - Spanish Cycles*
FALL September 5 - November 14, 2008 (No workshop on October 31st)
*The "Spanish Cycles" are presented by a bilinual Spanish-English speaking facilitator.

Location:       Midtown Building
                        327 College Street, Suite 205
                        Woodland, CA 95695

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

2008 - 2009 Citrus Heights Schedule

WEDNESDAYS
October 1 - December 10, 2008

Locations:      All Wednesdays except October 22nd
                         Garden Room
                         7117 Greenback Lane
                         Citrus Heights, CA 95621

                         Location for October 22nd
                         7119 Greenback Lane
                         Citrus Heights, CA 95621

*No Workshop on Wednesday, November 26th - Thanksgiving Week.
Both locations are located on the City of Citrus Heights Civic Center Campus

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Note: Reservations are not required but if space is limited, reservations for parents and teens will be honored first.

For reservations or information: call (916) 576-3300 x306

Parenting for Prevention - Brown Bag Presentation

Intervention Services This presentation is offered for any group who would like to open a discussion about how parents can effectively impact the prevention of drugs or alcohol use by teens. Those who attend will also acquire some tools and techniques. The presentation can be held in any forum that has a time allowance of 30 - 60 minutes.