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** 40 ASSETS IN ACTION **
Tools to Enhance Positive Youth Development for All Kids
Corey Jones, Assets for Colorao Yourth Trainier, is well-known on the front range for his creative, interactive presentations. Using the 40 Developmental Assets, he will provide take-away tools concerning what kids really need to grow up healthy, happy, and hopeful. Gain practical communication tips and learn how to get the desired results out of your parenting techniques. Together we will share our successes, worries, and hopes.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
9-11 AM
BVSD Ed Center, 6500 Arapahoe, Boulder
Hope to see you there!
Nov 28, 07 | 10:51 am | | E-mail This Article
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** BRIDGING CULTURES, BUILDING FUTURES **
A team of experts will train and coach participants in cultural competency and uniting with diverse populations. This session will address some of the health disparities found in the Boulder County Youth Risk Behavior Survey and provide tools that can help all adults make a difference on behalf of the safety and well being of all youth.
Tuesday November 6th
9 AM - 1 PM
Boulder Recycling Center, 1901 63rd St., Boulder
Oct 11, 07 | 8:28 am | | E-mail This Article
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** RESILIENCY IN ACTION **
PEN NATIONAL SPEAKER NAN HENDERSON
The Parent Engagement Network is pleased to announce our National Speaker, Nan Henderson, President of Resiliency In Action. Join us for this interactive gathering that covers practical ideas for overcoming risks and building strengths in our youth, families, and communities.
If you're not familiar with Nan's work on specific, practical research-based strategies on how to bounce back from stress, crises, trauma, grief and other difficulties...including how to move children, youth, families, and communities "from risk to resilient," check out her website at http://www.resiliency.com/
Nan Henderson, will be offering two presentations to the community on
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3RD
10 AM to 1 PM Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road and
7 - 9 PM at Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbriar, Boulder.
Both presentations are free and open to the public.
We hop you will join us!
Here's what others have had to say about Nan's presentations:
* "The most positive, practical training I have attended in 24 years
of practice" - Mark Beseinger, LCSW, Harrisburg, PA
* "I came anticipating increasing my effectiveness as a professional
and came away more effective as a human being."- Xenia Becher, Central NY Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
* "Brilliant, in all definitions of the word... Not only did I leave
feeling good, I was equipped to meet the [demands] of my job." - Marcia Hendrichs, Middle School Prevention/Intervention Specialist, San Diego, CA
* "It will change your perspective on life." - Arlene McGill, M.D.,
Jamaica Dept. of Health
Sep 24, 07 | 11:20 am | | E-mail This Article
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** HOW ARE ALL THE CHILDREN? **
The 6th Annual PEN Kick-Off
Parents, Prevention, and the Community Response
Remarks and presentaion on "How are Boulder Valley Youth?"
Tuesday September 11th
9-11 AM
BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder
Sep 10, 07 | 11:50 am | | E-mail This Article
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** PARENTING TOOLS FOR A FAST-PACED SOCIETY **
Taking what we've learned into action
Presented by: Jim Thomas, L.M.F.T., President of the National Institute for Change
In this dynamic and entertaining presentation, Jim focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing kids and their parents and the importance of increasing adult involvement in the lives of our youth and communities.
Thursday, April 12th, 2007
8:30-9:30 AM Networking
9:30-11:00 AM Presentation
BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder
Please join us!!
Mar 21, 07 | 3:42 pm | | E-mail This Article
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** HOPE - HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED **
The *HOPE - Successfully Navigating Depression* event has been rescheduled for
Monday April 16th
7-9 PM
at Monarch High School
For details, see posting right below.
Mar 19, 07 | 8:10 am | | E-mail This Article
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** RECONNECT WITH OUR KIDS **
ENHANCE YOUTH BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Thursday, March 15th, 2007
8:30 - 11 AM (Presentation starts at 9:30) at BVSD Ed Center
OR
7-9 PM at Monarch High School Cafeteria, Louisville
Presented by Terri Emberling, Founder of Relationship Roots
Relationships are absolutely necessary for us to thrive and survive. Today youth are experiencing a "Crisis of Connection" as opportunities for networks of nurturing relationships decline.
Terri will share activities and skills that can be used immediately to help build relationships, develop resiliency, and a strong healthy sense of self.
Mar 07, 07 | 8:54 am | | E-mail This Article
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** HOPE - SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING DEPRESSION **
(Hold On Please Everybody - HOPE)
You Are Not Alone
Wednesday February 28th
7-9 PM
Monarch High School, 329 Campus Drive, Louisville
An interactive gathering for youth and adults
* Personal journeys to HOPE
* Depression signs, symptoms and treatment
* Suicide prevention and intervention
* Education and awareness
* Resources
Feb 14, 07 | 9:19 pm | | E-mail This Article
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** WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? **
A Valentine's Day Workshop with Heart
Wednesday February 14th
8:30 - 11:00 am (presentation starts at 9:30 am)
BVSD Ed Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder
Join professional life/work coach Stephanie Collins for a fun, interactive morning to:
* Explore your important life relationships
* Follow your own heart path
* Enhance communication with your kids
Come celebrate who you are and all that you give as a parent!
Jan 31, 07 | 10:13 pm | | E-mail This Article
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** HIGH PERFORMANCE PARENTING **
For parents of adolescents.
Organized by Louisville Middle School and PEN.
Wednesday January 24th, 2007
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Louisville Middle School (1341 Main Street)
Looking for suggestions and strategies for handling the "tough" moments?
This dynamic presentation covers the skills for becoming a High Performance Parent in our fast-paced world:
* Effective parenting techniques and applications
* The myth of control
* Supporting vs. Enabling
* Parent/school partnership
* Different parenting styles for boys and girls
* Creating a High Performance Parent Goal for your teen
Please join us!
Jan 21, 07 | 7:15 pm | | E-mail This Article