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Please always call the number listed with each event to confirm the details, as information can sometimes change at short notice.

   
 
 Social Skills for Children and Adults with ADHD
 Helping Children Succeed in School
 Creating the Emotionally Intelligent Organization: It Starts With You
 Doing Better But Feeling Worse: Positive Psychology and Well-Being
 Understanding and Helping the Child with ADHD
 Playing With Purpose
 Nurturing Your Daughter's Healthy Self-Image
 Girls + Math + Science = OPPORTUNITIES Conference
 How To Talk So Kids Will Listen
 Prevention and Relationship Education Program (PREP)
 Transform Your Marriage: Essential Skills
 Thriving With Your Spirited Child
   
 
More events will be listed as information becomes available!
   
 

 

Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time:
Social Skills for Children and Adults with ADHD

Workshop by Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist

Thursday, September 7, 2006, 7:00-8:30 pm
Sponsored by the CHAAD Chapter of Appleton

Morgan Building, 120 E. Harris Street, Appleton

Learn about the unique challenges individuals with ADHD may encounter in social situations, together with effective strategies for building successful relationships, and improving social IQ.

To register, please call the Appleton CHAAD group coordinator at 920-735-1099! There is no cost for the program; however, registration is encouraged to ensure space and materials.

Resources on Social Skills
CHADD Website
Download the PowerPoint Slides for this Presentation

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Helping Children Succeed in School:
Top Ten Mistakes Parents Make

Workshop by Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist

Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 7:00-8:00 pm
Green Lake School District, Green Lake


We all want our children to be successful in school, but in an effort to help them do well, we often use exactly the wrong strategies. Find out what works and what doesn't in these brief presentations that are part of "Back to School Night" for the Green Lake School District.

For more information and to register, please contact Jan Hauer at jhauer@glsd.k12.wi.us.

Download the Handout (PDF file) for this presentation

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Creating the Emotionally Intelligent Organization:
It Starts With You

Presentation by Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist

Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by the Human Resource Association of Fond du Lac

Ramada Hotel, Fond du Lac

Based on Daniel Goleman’s book “Working with Emotional Intelligence,” this presentation teaches participants how to improve the emotional functioning of their workplace. Learn to recognize how emotions affect work behavior and performance, while using emotions to increase motivation and work satisfaction.

This presentation is only for members and guests of the Fond du Lac Human Resource Association.

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Doing Better But Feeling Worse:
Positive Psychology and Personal Well-Being in a Culture of Consumption

Presentation by Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist

Thursday, September 28, 2006, 7:00-8:30 pm
Sponsored by the Marian College Social and Behavioral Science
Lecture Series

Stayer Center, Marian College, Fond du Lac

Positive Psychology is the new trend in the field of psychology. Instead of focusing on people's flaws and figuring out ways to fix them, Positive Psychology focuses on people's strengths, and how to live a more meaningful and satisfying life.
Free and open to the public!

To register, please call the Appleton CHAAD group coordinator at 920-735-1099! There is no cost for the program; however, registration is encouraged to ensure space and materials.

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Understanding and Helping
the Child with ADHD

Workshop by Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist

Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 6:30-8:00 pm
Murray Park Elementary School, Ripon


Learn the myths and realities of ADHD, along with effective strategies parents and teachers can use to help children who have difficulties paying attention and controlling their behavior.
Free childcare is available!

To register, please call the BRAVE Community Learning Center at 920-748-0767! There is no cost for the program; however, registration is necessary to ensure space, materials, and childcare.


Playing With Purpose
Workshop by
Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist
Carrie Naparella, Ripon Elementary School Teacher
Pat Sias, School Psychologist

Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 5:30-7:00 pm
Ripon Children's Learning Center, Ripon


Play is the language of children, and young children communicate best through play. Bring your preschooler and learn how to play with your child to improve behavior, attitude, compliance, and fun!
Dinner will be provided, and free childcare is available!

To register, please call the BRAVE Community Learning Center at 920-748-0767! There is no cost for the program; however, registration is necessary to ensure space, materials, and childcare.


Nurturing Your Daughter's Healthy Self-Image
Workshop by Jackie Block, MFT, Family Therapist at
Doll & Associates, S.C.

Saturday, November 4, 2006, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
UW-Fond du Lac Science Building, Room 112

Sponsored by Doll & Associates as part of the Girls+Math+Science=OPPORTUNITIES conference. See below for more information.

As a parent, and particularly as a mother, you have the power to guide your daughter and help her sort out and resist pressures to be super-thin and look like a model. This presention will help you learn:

  • how to help your daughter understand the world around her
  • how your subtle messages about food and appearance affect your daughter
  • what coping tools you can give your daughter
  • and much more...

There is no fee for this program. However, registration is required. Please call (920) 929-3622 to register, or register online.

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Girls+Math+Science+OPPORTUNITIES
One Day Conference for Girls in Grades 6, 7 & 8

Saturday, November 4, 2006
UW-Fond du Lac

Fun workshops for girls and their parents. Fee of $20 includes keynote presentation, all workshop costs, lunch, snach breaks, fitted tie-dyed T-shirt and goody bag.

For more information and to register, call (920) 929-3622, or download your registration form after September 21.

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Prevention and Relationship Education Program (PREP)
Education Program by Anne Brunette, MSW, Family Therapist,
and Dr. Beth Rogers-Doll, Psychologist, at
Doll & Associates, S.C.

November 10 & 11, 2006

Learn proven skills to make your marriage great! This practical, fun educational program will help you and your spouse establish or solidify positive patterns that will have a long-lasting impact on your marriage.

Please call Doll & Associates at 920-907-8201 for more information.

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Essential Skills for Transforming Your Marriage
Workshop by Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist

Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 6:30-8:00 pm
Murray Park Elementary School, Ripon


Learn the skills for maintaining a strong, happy marriage or long-term committed relationship.
Free childcare is available!

To register, please call the BRAVE Community Learning Center at 920-748-0767! There is no cost for the program; however, registration is necessary to ensure space, materials, and childcare.

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Thriving With Your Spirited Child
Workshop by Dr. Karin Suesser, Psychologist

Tuesday, April 17, 2007, 6:30-8:00 pm

Murray Park Elementary School, Ripon


Parenting a spirited child presents different challenges. Learn methods to help channel the energy of a spirited child into positive experiences rather than frustrating experiences.
Free childcare is available!

To register, please call the BRAVE Community Learning Center at 920-748-0767! There is no cost for the program; however, registration is necessary to ensure space, materials, and childcare.

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