Upcoming Events
Taming the College Process (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATES!!!) Dates: 4/29/10 to 5/20/10
THE NUMBER 1 RULE: Leave College Names, Test Scores and College Road Trip Planners at the door!
The College Process often becomes a “Rite of Passage” about gaining admission to the “Right” school! Recent discussions with High School Guidance Counselors, Principals and even College Admissions Officers observe an increase in the number of students who are prepared academically, but not emotionally for their college experience. Statistics indicate that the overall percentage of college freshman who DO NOT return to the same college for their sophomore year has increased over the past 10 years.
Despite our best intentions, this process can create stress for the entire family and affect our children’s self-esteem. This workshop offers a range of techniques to identify and manage the anxiety evoked by this process, both our children’s and our own, and give a unique perspective of the college process as a stepping stone to support and teach children important tools for becoming a “successful” adult. We CAN help our children develop the resilience, independence, confidence and self-acceptance necessary to make a successful transition to college and beyond!
This class is targeted at PARENTS of 9th through 11th graders, but Parents of Seniors are more than welcome to enroll. Registration is limited.
Dates: April 29th , May 6th, May 13th, and May 20th
Time: 12 to 1:45 PM
Fee: $195*
*Partial & Full Scholarship requests will be considered and will be treated in confidence. Fees are non-refundable.
PLEASE CALL POSITIVE DIRECTIONS TO REGISTER 203-227-7644
“ONLY MOMS” - A Group for Single Mothers Dates: 4/06/10 to 5/11/10
Single Parenting can often be challenging and many mothers feel isolated. Working, parenting and maintaining a household on your own can cause stress that can affect not only you, but your children.
This newly introduced counseling group provides a supportive and educational environment for Single Moms, with an opportunity to network with other moms in similar circumstances. Our Group will focus on:
-Establishing Expectations and Consequences
-Understanding Risky Behaviors
-Peer Issues faced by our kids
-Managing Stress
The group will be run by Susan Raphael, LMFT.
For more information, call Susan Raphael at 203-227-7644 x127 All calls will confidential. Please check website for updated start dates
Details and Online Sign-Up Cost: FREE
Taming The College Process (EVENING GROUP) Dates: 3/23/10 to 4/13/10
THE NUMBER 1 RULE: Leave College Names, Test Scores and College Road Trip Planners at the door!
The College Process often becomes a “Rite of Passage” about gaining admission to the “Right” school! Recent discussions with High School Guidance Counselors, Principals and even College Admissions Officers observe an increase in the number of students who are prepared academically, but not emotionally for their college experience. Statistics indicate that the overall percentage of college freshman who DO NOT return to the same college for their sophomore year has increased every year.
Despite our best intentions, this process can create stress for the entire family and affect our children’s self-esteem. This workshop offers a range of techniques to identify and manage the anxiety evoked by this process, both our children’s and our own, and give a unique perspective of the college process as a stepping stone to support and teach children important tools for becoming a “successful” adult. We CAN help our children develop the resilience, independence, confidence and self-acceptance necessary to make a successful transition to college and beyond!
This class is targeted at PARENTS of 9th through 11th graders, but Parents of Seniors are more than welcome to enroll. Registration is limited.
Dates: March 23rd, 30th, April 6th and April 13th
Time: 7:30 to 9:15 PM
Fee: $195*
*Partial & Full Scholarship requests will be considered and will be treated in confidence. Fees are non-refundable.
PLEASE CALL POSITIIVE DIRECTIONS TO REGISTER AT 203-227-7644
Past Events
11/17/08 Lifeskills Workshop Event Details
9/02/09 BETWEEN TEENS Event Details
News Archive
Winners of Three-Town Billboard Contest Announced - 2/01/10
Positive Directions, in collaboration with representatives from the towns of Westport, Weston and Wilton and the State of CT announced today the winners of the tri-town poster and billboard contest “Want to See Your Art in Lights?! (Headlights that is!)”.
Walk the Walk for Prevention & Recovery - 9/08/09
Join your neighbors on Sunday, October 4th for a 5K Walk for families and friends along the shoreline of Long Island Sound at Sherwood Island State Park. Dogs on leashes welcome! Food & beverages, kid’s activities, great raffle prizes and and a dog costume contest guarantee you’ll have a fun-filled day while helping a great cause.
Positive Directions Welcomes New Director of Adolescent Program - 2/12/09
Positive Directions is pleased to announce that Katie Liebenberg, Psy.D. has joined Positive Directions as the Director of Adolescent Services.