2009-2010 Classes
5:30-8:00 PM on the following Mondays
Personal Development
Self Esteem - October 19th
Self-Talk - November 9th
Interpersonal Communication
Assertiveness - January 11th
Conflict Resolution - February 8th
Relationships
Respectful Behavior - March 8th
Anger Management - April 12th
Community Development
Cooperative Behavior - May 3rd
Personal Support Systems - May 17th
Parents' Interactive Workshop
Improve Parenting Self-Awareness
and Response Skills
Corresponding Dates
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Now taking reservations for all sessions!
Location:
Union Presbyterian Church
858 University Ave
Los Altos,CA 94024
(See Directions)
Cost: Pilot Program Free!
Dinner included
For More Information contact Judy Holmes:
650-917-1210 or jholmes@helponechild.org
Empowering kids for life.
Growing up in today's world can be confusing and challenging for children in the best of scenarios. When life brings unexpected challenges early on it can take extra energy and attention to learn life skills to cope and thrive. This series is aimed at children age 6 to 13 who have experienced a disruption in early childhood development.
The 4 Life Skills offered in two-part sessions will facilitate growth in communication, self-esteem, relationships, reciprocity, building character and values, handling emotions and following social cues. Participants may choose to attend all 8 sessions of M-Power or simply sign up for the Life Skill of choice, which will conclude in only 2 sessions.
In each session children will sit with peers and volunteer leaders and, while enjoying a meal, participate in social skill developing games followed by a curriculum-based craft and group team building exercises. In the process they will learn about everyday etiquette, good table manners, the elements of communication, their own strengths and needs, as well as an assortment of skills specific to the session's topic.
The M-Power curriculum is based on Annie E. Casey Foundation Life Skills program for teens, and has been modified for younger children in consultation with Help One Child's Educational Advisory Board and the Fostering Families Committee of the Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula.
Parents will have the option of attending an on-site interactive workshop to improve parenting self-awareness and response skills. This parent workshop will include a lite dinner and childcare for siblings 0-6yrs. Or, parents may simply take the time for themselves offsite. Read more..
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The purpose of each session will be to:
- Create a fun, safe, learning environment for children that will deal with specific issues unique to their needs.
- Provide a “safe” break for parent(s).
- Provide a take-home packet for each child to reinforce the curriculum at home with their family.
The M-Power program is a The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula
community project in partnership with Help One Child
