Queens North High Schools

Balancing the Joys and Stresses of Caregiving - In this workshop, we are focusing on the joys and stresses of caregiving. We will work to develop an understanding of stress and its role in our lives, as well as to embrace the dual nature of the caregiving role. Finally, we will think together about ways to manage the stress of caregiving in healthy, sustainable, accessible ways.
Please click here to register for Balancing the Joys & Stresses of Caregiving - Feb 26, 6-7:30 PM

Exploring the Range of Emotions: In this workshop, we will be looking closely at big, more intense emotions, how to navigate them ourselves, and how to support those we care for through them. We will spend our time exploring a range of feelings, including anger, and working together on developing facility with several powerful and practical strategies for dealing with “big” emotions in ways that further connection and care. Each of these strategies can be proactively taught, practiced, modeled, and delivered without value judgments on the feelings themselves.
Please click here to register for Exploring the Range of Emotions - March 19, 6-7:30 PM

Conflict Resolution (Two-Part Workshop)
Part 1: In this workshop, we will explore our conceptions of conflict, debunk common myths about conflict resolution, engage in storytelling about our experiences with conflict and learn how to resolve conflicts effectively by exploring some common family conflict scenarios.
Please click here to register for Conflict Resolution Part 1 - April 23, 6-7:30 PM

Part 2: In this workshop, we will learn more specifics about how wholeheartedly listen and both acknowledge and affirm the feelings of our children while effectively negotiating conflict and addressing challenging behaviors. In this workshop we will explore what it means for a family to be actively engaged in a loving and communal practice of self-care.
Please click here to register for Conflict Resolution Part 2 - May 21, 6-7:30 PM