PARENTING GROUPS
FED® WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP
(FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THOSE WITH EATING DISORDERS)
PRESENTER
Ephrat Lipton, LCSW and Anne Moore, PsyD
DESCRIPTION
COME LEARN:
What is an eating disorder and what makes people prone to them? How to tell the difference between dieting/disordered eating/preoccupation with body image vs. more serious issues. How to address concerns about eating disorders with your loved one. How to more effectively communicate about the disordered behavior. What is the difference between support and enabling? What to say and do/what not to say and do when supporting someone with an eating disorder. How to set appropriate boundaries. How do I stay sane and healthy when a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder? How/when to get help...next steps. How to find additional resources in the community.
WHAT IS FED?
FED (Friends and Family of those with Eating Disorders) is a support group designed to provide education, resources, and emotional support to those in relationships with people diagnosed with or exhibiting signs of anorexia, bulimia, and/or binge eating. The group is appropriate for loved ones and support people of those at any stage of an eating disorder... even if there are only early warning signs. Two seasoned clinicians and eating disorder program directors with over 20 years of experience in this specialty facilitate this FREE community support group.
DATE/TIME/DURATION
Fridays at 12:30 PM
COST/FEE
FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Please call before attending (and/or to ask any questions):
Ephrat L. Lipton (404) 202-0932 or Dr. Anne Moore (404) 277-7992
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENNEAGRAM
PRESENTER
Nan Henson
DESCRIPTION
The Enneagram is an easy to learn yet comprehensive tool for understanding your unique personality. Enneagram simply consists of two Greek words- ennea (nine) and grammos (a written symbol)… Nine points on a circle. The nine-pointed Enneagram symbol represents nine distinct strategies for relating to yourself, to others and your environment.
This one-day introduction to the Enneagram might just change your life, your relationships and the way you look at the world.
DATE/TIME/DURATION
Saturday, January 27, 2018 10AM - 4PM
COST/FEE
$50
VISIT
www.EnneagramAtlanta.com/workshops
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Nan Henson, 404-931-6321, Nan@EnneagramAtlanta.com
MOMS' EMOTIONAL COPING SKILLS GROUP
PRESENTER
Cameron McIntosh, LMSW
DESCRIPTION
This group will teach pregnant women and mothers of infants and young children coping skills to better manage their emotions and those of their children, better tolerate day-to-day stressors and life events, and better navigate relationships.
This skills group is especially helpful for women struggling with depression or anxiety symptoms and/or difficulty managing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, worry, fear, irritability, and anger. It will teach coping skills needed to manage the transition into parenthood and beyond, conflicts that arise in relationships, and how to negotiate the on-going practice of self-care as a mother.
This group will focus on 4 skill-building areas:
Mindfulness skills to help stay in the present moment, relax and increase contentment.
Distress Tolerance skills to help build patience, calm and confidence.
Emotion Regulation skills to understand and have more control over intense feelings.
Interpersonal Communication skills to become more effective in your relationships.
DATE/TIME/DURATION
Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am
12 week commitment required
COST/FEE
$50/group
$120 initial consultation
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Cameron McIntosh, LMSW
404-421-4598
cmcintoshtherapy@gmail.com
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PARENTING WITH THE ENNEAGRAM
PRESENTER
Nan Henson
DESCRIPTION
Discover your parenting style and how it can help you become a better parent. Learn how to talk to your children and how to listen for what they are trying to get you to understand. Learn your own focus of attention and how it might be different from your child's. This 4 hour course might just change your ability to communicate with your child in positive ways and help you understand yourself a little more.
DATE/TIME/DURATION
TBD
COST/FEE
TBD
VISIT
www.EnneagramAtlanta.com/workshops
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Nan Henson, 404-931-6321, Nan@EnneagramAtlanta.com
POSITIVE PARENTING
PRESENTER
Karen Kallis, LPC, RPT, NCC
DESCRIPTION
Positive parenting is based on the concepts of Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen. This approach allows parents to understand the feelings behind their children's behavior to create kind and firm responses that encourage healthy growth. This 8-week parenting program will help you to:
- Regain control as a parent in a respectful manner
- Help your child develop self-control and gain self awareness
- Effectively discipline & limit inappropriate behavior
- Understand your child and find healthy ways to empower
- Communicate your message of love
DATE/TIME/DURATION
Wednesdays
10:30 am - 12 pm
COST/FEE
$50 per session
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Karen Kallis at 404-423-1087 or kckallis@comcast.net