| Counseling services provided by a licensed clinical social workers to adults, children, couples and families during times of relationship problems, stress situations, times of transition i.e. children going off to school, work related concerns, anxiety, depression, self– esteem, parenting, anger management, and difficult times such as separation, divorce, loss, step-parenting, and other family problems. |
Social Skills
• We offer social skills groups for children and preteens ages 4 ½ - 12 years old.
• Our groups are kept small and age appropriate and are held in a warm setting that
allows for individualized attention.
• Trained and licensed professionals provide the services
• Our program includes individual parent feedback sessions that allows parents to meet
with professionals to receive feedback on how to help their child.
Our Social Skills program can help your child to:
• Build and manage friendships
• Boost self-esteem
• Increase confidence
• Improve communication skills
• Deal with difficult social situations
• Learn better problem-solving skills
Lannie Jaconia, Program Coordinator, 201-882-3733 or 201-226-0300 ext 228
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12-Week EPIC Parenting Education and Support Program
A 12-week parenting skills program dedicated to providing parents with the support and education they need. Two evening and one daytime group are provided year round. Groups have between 10-20 participants. Group members include single parents, couples, teen parents, or grandparents, from all ethnic & economic backgrounds.
Goals for the EPIC Program:
• Increase parent's knowledge and skills
• Support existing strengths
• Build confidence in skills as a parent
• Make a commitment to a non-violent parenting approach
• Help parents to raise capable, caring children
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2009 Summer Schedule
(Please Note: This July, these courses will take place at 240 Frisch Court, Ste. 100, Paramus, NJ 07652)
Session #1: Characteristics of an Effective Parent
Session #2: Building a Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
Session #3: Shaking, Hitting, Spanking: What to do Instead
Session #4: Structure and Limits: How to Make a Rule That Works
Session #5: Listening and Responding to Children
Session #6: Knowing Ourselves as Parents
Session #7: Sexuality Education Begins at Home
Session #8: Promoting a Peaceful Environment at Home
Session #9: Substance Abuse Prevention
Session #10: Coping With Daily Problems: Stress Management
Session #11: Helping Children to Resolve Their Conflicts
Session #12: Building Bridges Between Parent and Child
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