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 x122
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Wednesday May 1, 2019, 5:00 pm to 7:00 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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Thursday, May 2, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Managing Tantrums
The power of the “Ten Second Rule,” a process for meltdown
management, and how to handle tantrums in public.
For caregivers of toddlers and school-age children.
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Fridays, May 3, 10 & 17, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Developing Capable Young People
Help young people develop effective life skills.
For caregivers of children of all ages.
You may attend any or all parts of this series.
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Monday May 6, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Ignoring Misbehavior
Negative behavior is a signal that a child needs some new learning opportunities.
How to use ignoring as a tactic for selected behaviors, such as whining, tantrums, and arguing.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Mindfulness for Parents
Learn how mindfulness can grow a deeper connection with your child and help
them on the journey of positive behaviors and self-control.
For caregivers of children age one and younger.
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Monday, May 13, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Children’s Discouragement
Learn ways to praise, encourage, and motivate children to learn new things.
Help them avoid a sense of failure when they can’t do something new.
Understand the importance of learning according to their own abilities and learning styles.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Understanding Yourself & Your Child
Learn how to foster positive behavior and to build self-esteem through encouragement.
Communicate to gain cooperation and exercise discipline with both firmness and kindness.
For parents of children ages 6 to 12.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019, 5:00 pm to 7:00 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, May 20, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Fostering Good Learning Habits
Learn how to set up a predictable daily learning routine for academic
activities, as well as how to follow through with limits you set.
Understand the importance of monitoring homework.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:00 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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Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 9:30 am to 11:30 am
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 caregivers of preteens and teens.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:30 am
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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Thursday, May 30, 2019, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Discipline Makes the Difference
Do you ever see children who demonstrate self-control?
Do you wonder what those parents know or have that you don’t?
For caregivers of school-age children.
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