The series was developed by experts with the Courage to Speak Foundation and is run in conjunction with the Human Services Council of Norwalk.
The first of the three-session course will include a the Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz, CEO and founder of the Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Sessions two and three will continue Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Childcare is available with a reservation.
The course will be taught in English by Carlos Reinoso Jr., MSMOL, BHCC, Director of Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition at the Human Services Council Connecticut.
Parents will learn effective communication strategies; gain confidence to talk to their children about the dangers of drugs; understand how to set clear rules and boundaries with their children related to use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; and gain confidence in knowing how to deal with substance use among their children.
The course covers: teen drug use trends and party culture; guidance to help reduce the risk of substance use; how to help your child handle stress; warning signs; what to do if use or abuse is suspected and much more. Parents will also develop improved listening and communication skills, which have been shown to be a critical factor in prevention.
For more information contact Ginger Katz 203-831-9700 email gkatz@couragetospeak.org and visit www.couragetospeak.org.
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