ASA Now proudly presents an empowering and informative workshop: "Behavior 101." This session is part of our caregiver series, designed to strengthen families and empower caregivers to interact authentically and effectively with at-risk children while also practicing self-care within a safe and supportive environment.
🌟 BEHAVIOR 101 WITH CAROL MELIM, LCSW 🌟
🗓️ When: Friday November 22nd - Virtual
⏰ Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: ASA Now - Jacob's Mission Community Center
🏠 Address: VIRTUAL
Traning Info: Children may exhibit poor behavior for any variety of reasons, so there’s no right or wrong way to explain their explosive behaviors and no one-size-fits-all approach to changing how they react. The key is to find explanations and interventions that are well matched to the child in your care and to your family. Join us in-person or virtually as Carol Melim LCSW, provides new parenting toolkits to regain peace and balance in your home.
The presenter is a foster and adoptive mom and knows first hand the struggles that come with parenting a traumatized child and uses practical tools to help families feel empowered to make a difference in their child's life.
Childcare, dinner and dessert will be provided for all attendees.
✨ Who can attend: This training is for Kinship Caregivers, Licensed Foster Caregivers, Foster/Adoptive Caregivers, Guardianship Caregivers for children who previously were or are under the custody of Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS).
📜 Certificate: A 1.5-hour certificate of attendance will be provided
💲 Cost: There is a $10 workshop charge per family registration, per workshop date. Payment received will go directly to help offset the operation and maintenance cost of Jacob's Mission Community Center.
🤝 We have a limited amount of sponsorships available per event for families facing financial hardship. If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship please email us at Hope@asanow.org
For questions, call (623) 428-1592 or email Volunteer@ASANow.org
Presenter Bio: Carol Melim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR Certified, Trained in Reprocessing Early Trauma & Neglect in Implicit Memory, Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP), TMS Certified (Clinical Supervisor for Therapist) and is known within the foster/adoptive parent community as the RAD whisperer. Carol is currently employed at Lighthouse Psychiatry Advanced TMS & Counseling in Mesa.
Childcare: We will make every effort to provide childcare for all families who request it. However, our ability to do so depends on the number of volunteers available. If your family is selected for childcare, we will send a confirmation email with check-in information no later than two (2) days prior to the event. Please note that there will be staggered check-in and check-out times.
Childcare Activities: Our childcare program will include games, crafts, and a meal with pizza and fruit. If your child has a restrictive diet or food allergies, please provide a labeled sack lunch. If your child requires an epi-pen for allergies, be sure to bring it and hand it to a supervisor at check-in.
For each child, please provide an index card with information about special needs and allergies. Hand the card to your child's volunteer and verbally explain the details to ensure your child's safety.
If your child has specific food preferences, favorite toys, or card games, feel free to provide them to the volunteer.
Additionally, bring a change of clothes for each young child in a labeled backpack with your family's last name. If your child is prone to accidents or potty training, inform the volunteer and provide pull-ups. For infants, make sure to pack a diaper bag with enough formula, comfort items, and preferred snacks to keep them content while you attend the workshop. Be sure to label the diaper bag with your last name as well.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN WITH LICE OR NITS, OR ANY SYMPTOMS CONSISTENT WITH COVID OR OTHER CONTAGIOUS ILLNESSES
Before you drop off your child, ensure you've completed the following:
1. Attach a name tag with your child’s first and last name to the back of their shirt.
2. Write down any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or any other behavioral or special needs on an index card (one card per child).
3. Provide a labeled diaper bag for children in diapers or a labeled backpack for your family with spare clothes and other necessary items for potty-trained children.
⚠️ Cancellations: Due to the time and effort that it takes to put these events together, we want you to be aware that there are NO REFUNDS or CREDITS.
Failing to attend or not notifying us will exclude you from attending future Trauma Tools Workshops. We understand that emergencies happen. If you are unable to attend, you MUST notify us ahead of scheduled arrival time and we ask that you give us as much notice as possible by calling 623-428-1592. Be sure to leave a voicemail or text if we don't answer.
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With Gratitude,
Angela Teachout
Susan Woodruff
Anika Robinson
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has". Margaret Mead
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