TYA FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM CALENDAR

September 2014 - April 2015

Are You a Techno-Savvy Parent? **EXPANDED**

Understanding dangers of todays technology, the repercussions of abusing it, parental controls available
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 (7:00 9:00 PM)
Presented by Det. Krissy Shuler; Dr. Doug Carpenter, Psy.D.; James Jenkins, Best Buy Geek Squad
Troy Fire and Police Training Center, 4850 John R Road, Troy
Active Parenting Now
Three-hour parenting seminar for parents of 5-12 year-old children
Saturday, October 18, 2014 (9:00 AM 12:15 PM)
Facilitated by Larry Cranston, certified Active Parenting Now Instructor
Stone Haven Free Methodist Church, 1349 W. Wattles Road, Troy
Raise responsible, cooperative children who are able to resist negative peer pressure
Advance Registration preferred
Additional in-depth sessions available beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9. See www.StoneHavenfmc.org for more
information
Healthy Teen Relationships ** NEW**
Learn how to help your children build healthy teen relationships and avoid unhealthy relationships
For parents and youth, ages 13-15
Adults and youth will meet separately with facilitators
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 (7:00 9:00 PM)
Presented by Kathryn Kucyk, Prevention Education Specialist
Troy Fire and Police Training Center, 4850 John R Road, Troy
Anger Management **NEW**
Four-session program for boys ages 12-15 on positive ways to handle frustration
January 13, 20, February 3, 2015: Youth session with pizza (6:00 7:30 PM)
Tuesday, January 27, 2015: Parent session (7:00 9:00 PM)
Facilitated by Chandler Fleming, L.M.S.W.
Troy Schools Services Building, 4420 Livernois Road, Troy
Limited availability. Pre-registration and $40 Advance Payment Required. Scholarships Available.
Trends, Friends and Fatal Ends
For parents only of middle and high schoolers
What are todays youth doing for thrills? Recognize dangerous trends and signs of trouble.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 (7:00 9:00 PM)
Presented by Dr. Doug Carpenter, Psy.D.
Troy Fire and Police Training Center, 4850 John R Road, Troy
Active Parenting of Teens **NEW**
Three-hour parenting seminar targeting teenagers issues
Saturday, February 21, 2015 (9:00 AM 12:15 PM)
Facilitated by Larry Cranston, certified Active Parenting of Teens Instructor
Stone Haven Free Methodist Church, 1349 W. Wattles Road, Troy
Advance Registration preferred.
Girls Stand Strong! **NEW**
Four-session anti-bullying and empowerment group for middle school-aged girls
March 2,9,16, 2015: Youth session (5:30 PM, light dinner. 6:00- 7:30 PM, session)
March 23, 2015: Parent and youth session (6:00 7:30 PM)
Presented by: Erin Wilmot, U.M.S.W.
Troy Schools Services Building, 4420 Livernois Road, Troy
Limited availability. Pre-registration and $40 Advance Payment Required. Scholarships Available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
Troy Youth Assistance: 248.823.5095 www.troyyouthassistance@troy.k12.mi.us