Family Works

Family Works is a  class is focused on making the family unit, whatever it may look like, work!  The family unit for some kids may be mom, dad and step parents for another child it could be mom, grandma and grandpa and yet for another child it could be completely different.  Regardless of the uniqueness of the family unit, this class is focused on working through the various struggles that the family unit may be facing: divorce, step parenting, absence of a parent, grandparents raising grandchildren or balancing the rules between two different households.  Main focus of the class will be on basic parenting skills including how to do time-out correctly, how to handle temper tantrums, disrespectful language and effective steps for disciplining.  The class will address what is needed and why it is so important to maintain healthy relationships within the family regardless of the marital status or others challenges.

• Program meets Monday evenings at the Community Learning Center from 6 – 8pm.  Program meets each Monday for one month.  Class is limited to first 15 participants. Maria Burks, a licensed mental health counselor who has had a counseling practice in Salem for over 21 years will serve as the facilitator. She also teaches the Parents Forever program for the Washington County Courts. To sign up, contact Maria at 883-4877x3.  Free childcare will be provided for kids at least 6 months of age.