FAN Stewards of Children Workshop 9/8

Stewards of Children Workshop

Where: Freedom House, 102 New Stateside Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514

When: Saturday September 8, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

Dear Friend of FAN:

Recent headline news about the trial of Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky who sexually victimized children entrusted to his care has caused parents across the country to question the safety of their kids when in the care of others. And they should be concerned. Statistics reveal that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthday.

Children with special needs have a higher rate of victimization than non-disordered children.

In an effort to help parents and other interested members of the community learn more about child sexual abuse, the Family Advocacy Network (FAN), a program of Mental Health America of the Triangle, proudly presents a training from Darkness to Light, "Stewards of Children: Confronting Child-Sexual Abuse With Courage." The training will be facilitated by Amy Martin-Jewett, RN, Saturday, September 8th, 9:00am to 12:00-noon at Freedom House Recovery Center, 102 New Stateside Dr., Chapel Hill.

Child safety is every adult's responsibility. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• how to prevent abuse
• how to recognize warning signs
• how to react responsibly when it occurs

This workshop is offered free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted. Training materials and refreshments will be provided. Stewards of Children is an initiative of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, partnering with FAN and other area organizations in an effort to maximize opportunities for trainings throughout the community.

Registration is limited to 25 participants. Registration will discontinue when maximum registration is reached or on Thursday, September 6th, whichever comes first.

Register Now!

I can't make it.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the workshop. I look forward to seeing you on September 8th.

Sincerely,

Georgia Gamcsik, Family Advocate
Family Advocacy Network (FAN)
a program of Mental Health America of the Triangle
georgia@mhatriangle.org
919-942-8083

Call for FAN Workshop Proposals, MHAT

Call for Workshop Proposals for 2012-2013
Family Advocacy Network (FAN)

Free Workshop Series

Chapel Hill, NC - The Family Advocacy Network (FAN), a program of Mental Health America of the Triangle (MHAT), has issued a Call for Workshop Proposals for its 2012-13 free monthly workshop series for parents of school-age children who live with a mental health condition.

FAN is seeking experienced professionals to facilitate workshops on topics that include: mental health, psychopharmacology, special education, youth social and coping skills development, parenting skills building, family strengths building, parent self-care and partner relationship strengthening, anti-bullying, transitioning children and youth through critical years, independent living beyond high school, navigating the system of care and other related mental health treatment/diagnosis specific and service orientation topics.

Training facilitators should be experts working in the field with group presentation experience. Workshops are two-hours in length. A $75 stipend per workshop is paid to the facilitator. Trainings typically take place the second Saturday of each month during the school year, 9:30 to 11:30am at Freedom House Recovery Center, 102 New Stateside Drive, Chapel Hill.

To submit a proposal, contact Julie Bailey at julie@mhatriangle.org. Deadline for submission is July 31, 2012. Bilingual workshop facilitators able to present in Spanish are also needed.

Mental Health America of the Triangle (MHAT), formerly Mental Health Association of Orange County, is a 501( c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as an unwavering voice of hope and source of support, education, service and advocacy for those whose lives are touched by mental illness and/or substance abuse. Community programs at MHAT are offered to area residents free of charge.

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