All are open to the public, and most are free of charge — a few classes have a minimal fee. Instructions to register vary, so please review the class description to register.

Healthy Marriage Workshop  Next class Oct 9th!

Mental Health First Aid  Two workshops - one in Oct, one in Nov, 2010!

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® - 8-hour Workshop - Next class Jan 15, 2011

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child   Only $15!  

Crianza de los Niños Tenaces   Presentado en Español

Foster/Adoptive Parenting Classes   Next class - Jan 2011!

SSDI, SSI and Medicaid Benefits: Do You Qualify?   Free!

 

"Healthy Marriage Project" Workshop — New! 

"Within Our Reach "- A Relationship Communication Workshop for Married, Pre-marital and Singles!

Spend the day exploring your relationship and learning new communication skills that will greatly increase your chances for a fulfilling marriage. Download the brochure. This class will empower you to:

Communicate more effectively

• Resolve conflicts with mutual satisfaction
• Solve troublesome issues in marriage without verbal combat
• Have more fun and friendship in your relationship
• Overcome common danger signs that often signal trouble in a marriage
• Deal with the different set of expectations brought into marriage
• Learn how to forgive and move forward

Dates/Times:  Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010
Location:  Littleton (info when you register)
Cost:  $30 per couple, $15 per individual - includes workbook and lunch
Childcare: not available
Presenter: Yael Shuman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Turning Points (a program of Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network)
Co-Sponsors: Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, Colorado Healthy Marriage Project
To Register: Call 720 488 8888 or go to www.marry-well.org.

Mental Health First Aid   

Similar to Red Cross First Aid, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to assist until help arrives. This 12-hour training program (four three-hour sessions) will teach you to recognize when someone is in emotional crisis or is developing a mental health problem, and will give you a five-step action plan and skills to use until help arrives or the crisis is resolved. Taught by trainers credentialed by The National Council on Behavioral Healthcare. Learn more about the class at http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/.

Dates/Times in 2010:  
Workshop I - Inverness
Tues & Thurs - Oct. 12, 14, 26, 28
9 a.m. – noon
Workshop II - Littleton
Mondays - Nov 1, 8, 15, 26
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost:  $20 per person - includes workbook

Presenters:  Jennifer Bock, LPC; Julie Hoffman, BS, CACIII; Lindsey Geiger, MA, LMFT
Download the brochure (to come soon).
Register: Call 303 779 9676.

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®  

Learn to stop the bickering, tantrums and meltdowns! This proven series provides parents with easy-to- learn tools to solve parenting problems and raise responsible, confident children. Discover practical tips that you can use right away. 
Dates/Times:  Sign up for Session I or II:
I - Two Saturdays, Jan 15 and 22, 2011, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
II - Two Saturdays, March 12 and 19, 2011, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Location:  155 Inverness Drive West, Suite 200 - Arapahoe Room, Englewood, CO 80112
Cost: Workshop series is $50 per adult, $75 for two - bring your spouse, partner, childcare provider and/or friends!
Download the brochure soon.
To Register:  Call Marilyn at 303 779 9676.

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child  

Strong-willed adults are labeled entrepreneurs, leaders and go-getters. Yet strong-willed children are often considered difficult and demanding. This six-session class discusses ways to allow your child to keep his/her strong personality, while learning how to encourage appropriate behavior at home and at school. Parents only, please; childcare is not provided. Limited to 10 families.
Dates/Time:   TBD
Location:  TBD
Cost:  $ 15 - includes Parenting the Strong-Willed Child (book), resource binder and snacks.
Childcare:  not provided
Download a previous flyer to see what the course is about.  New flyer coming soon.
To Get on the Wait List:  Call 303 347 6447. 

Crianza de los Niños Tenaces  Presentado en Español   

Los adultos tenaces se consideran empresarios, líderes, e ambiciosos.   Pero, los niños tenaces son considerados difíciles y exigentes.  Este curso de seis sesiones discute maneras de permitir que su hijo conserve su personalidad fuerte, mientras aprender como animar comportamientos apropiados en la casa y la escuela.  Límite de 10 familias.
Fechas/hora:  Por determinar
Ubicación:  Por determinar
Costo:  $20 - incluye Parenting the Strong-willed Child (libro en español), carpeta de recursos y comida ligera. Descargar el folleto.
Cuida para los niños:  se ofrece
Para inscribirse:  Llame al 303 347 6447.  ¡ Llame ahora para ponerse en la lista de espera para el próximo curso!

 Foster/Adoptive Parenting Classes Free!
Learn from therapists and other foster/adoptive parents about the unique parenting issues that arise when you welcome foster and adopted children into your home. Topics include defiant behavior, social issues, attachment, bonding, handling previous abuse and much more! This series is offered from November through July by therapists well-versed in foster and adoption. Find camaraderie, support and resources to make the most of the foster/adoptive experience.  
Days/Time:  Mondays,  6 p.m. - 8 p.m
Class Titles and Dates:  Beginning Jan 2011 - to be announced
Location:  155 Inverness Drive West (off I-25 and Dry Creek Road)
Download the brochure .
To Register:  Call 303 347 6447.  Call now to reserve your place! 

SSDI, SSI and Medicaid Benefits: Do You Qualify?   Free!

Wondering how to pay for mental health and substance abuse treatment services? Meet with our benefits specialists to find out if you are eligible for these benefits and get your questions answered. Learn about the process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Find out what to expect, how the process works, whom to contact, and the forms needed to get the process started.
Who:   This informal one-hour session is offered to all individuals, friends and family of those who 1) reside in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties (excluding the City of Aurora) and 2) are interested in our mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Dates/Time   1st Tuesday of every month, 4-5 pm
Location:   5500 S. Sycamore St., Rayburn Room (2nd floor) Littleton, CO 80120
No Reservation Required:   Just show up!
Cost:   Free
Download the flyer.