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stages of change workshop
2
hours
All
Skill Level
English
Language
May 8 & 15, 2024
date
Overview
More than anything, if your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, you probably want to understand why they’re doing what they’re doing and to make sense of their thinking, actions and behavior.
The best way to get insight into these things is to understand the transtheoretical model of behavior change, also known as The Stages of Change. This workshop will provide you with information that sheds light on the confusing behavior you may be seeing, and give you positive, strategic ways to interact with your child at each stage.
We’re excited to share this enlightening model with you, it will change how you see and interact with your child during this challenging time.
Completing this course will help you:
- Learn the six stages of change required for a person to make lasting changes in their life
- Identify behaviors that indicate which stage your child is in
- Learn effective strategies to use at each stage to motivate your child to consider, plan, and participate in positive changes
- Identify the "Invitation to Change Approach" skills that align with each stage
- Build confidence in how you approach your child
- Create conditions for change in your home and relationships
Who is the course for?
This course is for parents or caregivers who have a child experimenting with or addicted to drugs or alcohol. The young person may be a teen or young adult who’s substance use is negatively impacting their, and your life.
schedule & COST:
Session one: WEDNESDAY, May 8
session two: WEDNESDAY, May 15
time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM Pacific time
The two-part workshop is $79
We have scholarships available if you need a reduced rate to attend. Please email info@hopestreamcommunity.org for more details.
This workshop is conducted in two, one-hour segments via Zoom.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, you’re welcome to join regardless of where you are in your learning journey.
Yes to all of the above. The workshop will be helpful no matter the age of your child who struggles.
No, anyone who loves someone with an unhealthy relationship with substances will benefit from the study group.
The workshop is for all parents and caregivers, regardless of gender or sexual identity.
No worries! If you miss a session, you’ll be able to watch the video replay anytime it works for your schedule.
We have a limited number of sliding-scale seats available, so please send us an email here and let us know what you can afford.
about your facilitator
About Dina:
My name is Dina Cannizzaro. I’m a divorced mother of three adult children, ages 35, 29 and 26. My middle son, Parker, is in recovery from a harrowing nine years of using drugs. Parker has been in active recovery from IV heroin use for 6 years.
I was a high school teacher, counselor, admissions director, and Vice Principal for 36 years. I recently retired to pursue my passion of helping parents and “getting the word out” about drug addiction being an equal opportunity destroyer that can happen to “good” families too. I hope to help parents create boundaries they can live with, while maintaining a healthy and loving dialogue with their children – no matter what their age or drug of choice.
I believe that each story is different and, therefore, may require a unique approach. I also believe that each parent handles their child’s Substance Use Disorder in their own way and in their own time. Most of us need tools we learn along the way to help us live through the chapters of life with a child who suffers from SUD. If we can help each other and share learned knowledge, we will all be better for it. I can’t wait to share with you and learn from you.
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