Family Support
Mental Health Association’s Family Support Service
320 N. Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Contact Angie Coville, Intake Coordinator
(585) 325-3145 x117
or contact us online
The Mental Health Association provides support to families of children with emotional or behavioral health challenges
A Family Peer Advocate is a caregiver who has experienced what you’re going through
We offer:
- Support by phone, in person, in groups or individually
- Assistance with school issues—education advocacy
- Teen support
- Assistance in identifying and developing natural supports
- Caregiver discussion, education and skill-building groups
Family Education Workshops
For more information about The following workshops and to register (required),
please call 585.325.3145 x150
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Monday, October 1, 2018 from 10:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Parenting with Wit and Wisdom
What IS the goal of parenting today?
To teach our children the skills that allow them to go out in the world and live.
For caregivers of children ages 5-18.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Rules, Routines, and Limits
Rules, routines, and limits can make family life better for everyone.
As a result, children feel more secure and know what’s expected of them.
For caregivers of children ages 3-6.
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Thursday, October 10, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend
Teaching friendship and social skills in the classroom, at home, and in the community.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
The First Years Last Forever
Childhood development and the vital importance of the relationship
between the caregiver and child in the first years of life.
For caregivers of children up to 5 years old.
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Mondays, October 15, 22 & 29, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Whole-Brain Child
Strategies on how to raise happy, resilient children.
Powerful tools for helping children to develop the emotional
intelligence they need to be successful in the world.
For caregivers of school-age children.
You may attend any or all parts of this three-part series.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Social and Emotional Coaching
Do you want to learn how to use coaching to encourage your child’s expression of feelings?
For caregivers of children ages 1-3.
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Thursday October 18, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
How Difficult Can This Be?
How frustration and anxiety can be easily triggered in the classroom for children with learning disabilities.
For caregivers of school-age children, tweens, and teens.
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Friday, October 19, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Self-Defeating Behavior
Families under stress produce adolescents under stress.
Many such young people become at risk for a variety of emotional and behavioral problems.
For parents of preteens and teens.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Motivation Breakthrough
Six basic motivational styles for inspiring the most withdrawn and reluctant child.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Four Keys to Successful Parenting
Building a strong relationship and being consistent.
Managing yourself and helping children manage themselves.
For caregivers of children up to 5 years old.
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Friday, November 2, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Parenting with Wit and Wisdom
What IS the goal of parenting today?
To teach our children the skills that allow them to go out in the world and live.
For caregivers of children ages 5-18.
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Monday, November 5, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Child-Directed Play
Playing seems like such a straightforward and easy task that most
adults overlook the importance of developing good play skills.
For caregivers of children ages 1 – 3.
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Wednesdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 2018 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Developing Capable Young People
Help young people develop effective life skills.
You may attend any or all parts of this series.
For caregivers of children of all ages.
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Monday, November 12, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Building Self-Esteem
Respect and encouragement can help your child
feel loved, accepted, respected and valued.
You also need to encourage yourself.
For caregivers of children ages 1-6.
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Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Rules, Routines, and Limits
Setting boundaries can make family life better for everyone.
As a result, children feel more secure and know what’s expected of them.
For caregivers of children ages 3-6.
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Friday, November 16, 2018 from 10:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Winning at Parenting
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a caretaker is having
to handle an angry child, who simply refuses to do what you ask.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Monday, November 19, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Spontaneous Incentives
Very often, parental attention and praise are all the reinforcement a child needs.
However, it can be helpful to combine praise with a hands-on reward.
For caregivers of children ages 1-5.
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Monday, November 26, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Handling Misbehavior
Let’s talk about maintaining self-control, offering new learning opportunities,
using the ignore technique, understanding the importance of distraction,
and learning the vending machine example of behavior that continues if there’s a payoff.
For caregivers of children ages 3-8.
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