News & Events - What's Happening at the MHA
Ongoing through August
"Celebration of the Arts" - Artist of the Dutchess County Dept. of Mental Hygiene cordially invite you to this art exhibition at MHA of DC, 253 Mansion Street, first floor conference room, Poughkeepsie. Exhibit continues through August. Free of charge; open to the public.
TWO Workshops to Help Parents With Discipline
Stop Fiddling Around With Discipline
Material based on author Russell A. Barkley, PhD
Communication Training (For parents of kids and teens)
- Principles of Good Communication
- Examination of Common Family Reactions
July 15, 2008 6pm - 8pm
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Managing Behavior in Public Places (For parents of children ages 2-11)
- Establishing Your Plan
- Incentive for the Child's Compliance
July 22, 2008 6pm - 8pm
Workshops offered by: Mental Health America of Dutchess County
aka Mental Health Association in Dutchess County, Inc.
253 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
First Floor - Conference Room A
To register, contact: Marlene Taylor, Education Coordinator
(845) 473-2500 ext. 1309 or e-mail: mtaylor@mhadc.com
Both workshops are free, however registration is required.
"Managing Defiant Behavior"
7 Session Skill-Building Series for Parents of Defiant Children Ages 2-11
The course material is based on the work of Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.,
author of DEFIANT CHILDREN
Caregivers will learn how to:
- Increase child compliance
- Decrease disruptive behavior
- Establish disciplinary systems without corporal punishment
Program Dates: Tuesdays 2008
September 9, 2008 - October 28, 2008
(No class September 30, 2008)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Mental Health America of DC
253 Mansion Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(1st Floor - Conference Room B)
To register for this free course, contact Marlene Taylor, M.P.S.,
Coordinator of Community Education and Program Instructor
(845) 473-2500 ext 1309 or e-mail: mtaylor@mhadc.com
A Call to Men Raising Children and Teenagers
Men's Round Table
This event is an opportunity for men of all ages, cultures, and nationalities, who are raising children, to come together and share what they know about Raising Children and Teenagers.
Workshop Facilitators:
Russell Wilson, MIS/Operations Manager
Ian Griffin, LCSW
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Mental Health America of DC
253 Mansion Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(1st Floor - Conference Room B)
To register for this free course, contact Marlene Taylor, M.P.S.,
Coordinator of Community Education and Training
(845) 473-2500 ext 1309 or e-mail: mtaylor@mhadc.com
Mental Health America of Dutchess County
invites you to join us for our
10th annual "Swing Away Stress"
September 28th, 2008,
4:00 - 8:00 pm
at the "Newly Renovated"
Dutchess Manor
Route 9D, Beacon, NY
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