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This fall, OSYFS will be offering a free 3-session substance abuse and education prevention program for parents wishing to arm themselves with the knowledge of how to keep their children safe. The ‘Courageous Parenting 101’ evidence-based curriculum was developed by The Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc. to help parents understand substance abuse and its impact on children and youth. The program will be taught by trained Courage to Speak facilitators certified by the Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc.
‘Courageous Parenting 101’ will cover;
- Teen drug use trends and party culture
- Drug and alcohol abuse, addiction and its physiological consequences
- Protective, psychological and developmental guidance to help reduce the risk of substance use
- Communication and listening strategies
- How to help your child handle stress
- Warning signs
- Practical steps if abuse is suspected
- Sources of help and more
Parents will have the opportunity to sign up for the free 3-session series after the presentation by Ginger Katz. Classes will be held at OSMS Library October 17, 18 and 25th, 6:30-8:15p.m. CHILDCARE will be available for those who pre-register for that service. Everyone wishing to attend (Parents-only) must fill out a registration form attached.
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