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Life Skills/Parenting Workshops and Classes

CAPITAL DISTRICT “ESSENTIAL PARENTING” GROUPS
Phone: 383-0600

“Learn advanced parenting skills and how to create a peaceful home” Randy Cale, Ph.D. in partnership with Kate Kaufman Burns, MSW, and Laurie Coreno Reynolds, MA Ongoing 8 week parenting groups New groups start on the first Tuesday of each month. Fee: $45, including one individual session, complimentary copies of “Essential Parenting” tape programIcrpca@localnet.com or call 518-383-0600 to register 6 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park (second floor) INDIVIDUAL “PARENT COACHING” SESSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE, WITH OR WITHOUT PARTICIPATION IN PARENTING GROUP

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COMMON SENSE PARENTING (Boy’s Town Parenting Skills Workshops)
The Family Counseling Center 11-21 Broadway, Gloversville

Phone: 725-4310
(ext.155)

Call for workshop times and location

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THE PARENTS COUNT PROGRAM
Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties 1 Kimball Street, Amsterdam
Phone; 842-4202

Designed to assist the NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT achieve success in their parent-child relationship

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PARENTING CLASSES
HealthLink-Vitality Plus Johnstown Mall, Route 30A
Phone: 736-1120

Offered in the Spring and Fall 5 different topics – may attend one or more Fee: from $0 - $20, depending on class topic

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NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Phone: 843-3261

A free, 12 week course for persons with loved ones who suffer with severe brain disorders. Taught by NAMI-trained, volunteer family members, the curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar, clinical depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the skills that family members need to cope more effectively. Instruction and course materials are free. Over 80,000 persons have completed this program nationally. For schedules or registration, call 518-843-3261 or visit NAMI-MFH at 2414 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010

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DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION WORKSHOP
The Family Counseling Center 11-21 Broadway, Gloversville
Phone: 725-4310

16 week educational workshop designed to help MEN overcome violent behavior and learn communication skills. Court mandated only.

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NUTRITION AND BUDGETING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Cornell Cooperative Extension Old Johnstown Hotel 55 E. Main Street, Johnstown
Phone: 762-3909

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Mental Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Counties
Janine Dykeman, Executive Director
307-309 Meadow Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone: (518) 762-5332
Fax: (518) 762-6823
E-Mail: rcarr@mhafm.org

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