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Community EventsPARENT SUPPORT GROUPWhen a child has learning differences or ADHD, it can impact dynamics of the entire family. Here, there is the freedom to discuss the challenges you face with others who truly understand--to share experiences, effective strategies, and encouragement. Parent Support Groups are open to the public, to ANY parent of a child with learning differences or ADHD. Each month, an esteemed local psychologist will be in attendance to offer their expertise. Meetings are one Tuesday a month, from 7:00pm-8:00pm, and topics vary each month. Coffee and soft drinks will be available, so please plan to arrive early. We meet in the Multipurpose Room at The de Paul School, which can be accessed by entering the building through the doors to the right of the main entrance (facing the school). Tuesday, March 20: Upcoming 2012 Dates: By participating in the Parent Support Group, parents acknowledge and agree to follow the goals and guidelines identified by the group: Confidentiality, Courtesy, and Community. Parent Support Groups are run by parents of children with learning differences or ADHD and local psychologists. Strategies and advice may not be affiliated with or endorsed by The de Paul School. Support Group Resources:
Causey Holiday Stress Article.pdf TUITION ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPSGet the FACTS!Want to get the most out of your tuition aid? Thursday, February 23rd: SEMINARSTwice a year, The de Paul School partners with local clinical psychologists to present seminars on topics relevant to parents and those who work with children. Seminars are open to anyone in the community, and cost $5 per person, which includes coffee and dessert refreshments. Registration is online, and begins at least two weeks prior to the seminar date. Previous Seminars:Building Family Resiliency: Relationships, Routines, & Rituals This seminar was presented on February 16, 2012, and addressed the questions: How well does your family deal with stress or change? Is your foundation at home a strong one? Is your child adaptable? Presenters Dr. Lisa Powell and Dr. Laurie Mount Grimes, clinical psychologists who specialize in working with children and families, focused on the most important ingredients for raising emotionally and behaviorally healthy children – resilient children – who can thrive during tough times. They presented research-based findings on ways to ensure healthy functioning and how to increase "protective factors," particularly through strengthening parent-child relationships. This discussion also outlined the benefits of routines and rituals in supporting family functioning. The slides and handouts of the evening are available below.
Building Family Resiliency.pdf
Family Resiliency Handouts.pdf Relief: Managing the Stress of Raising School Age Children This seminar was presented on September 22, 2011. This subject was relevant to both parents and to those who work with children. Dr. David Causey, a psychologist in the Metro Louisville area, presented on this topic and provided much insight and many practical strategies. Three additional psychologists, Dr. Felicia Smith, Dr. Joe Edwards, and Dr. Bryan Carter, then participated in a panel discussion and question-and-answer session. Dr. Causey’s slides of the evening are available below.
Slides - Managing the Stress of Raising Children.pdf PRESCREENING OPPORTUNITIESMarch 10, 2012 COMPASSION CELEBRATIONThe de Paul faculty and staff decided long ago that we wanted to begin planting the seeds of philanthropy, self-service and compassion into the lives of our students. Each year, teams within the school identify different charities or causes in which they feel they can make a difference. As students reach out to others, they not only plant seeds of change in the world; they plant seeds within themselves that can blossom into lifelong commitments to philanthropy. This dedication to helping and improving the lives of others in need has become the true essence of our "school spirit." |
