WCK Parenting Forum: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR KIDS

COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR KIDS
November 6, 2024, 6:30pm-7:30pm | Zoom
Speaker:  Gabrielle Correales, MSW, Team Lead for the Youth and Family Department at Sequoia Mental Health Service

For this topic, the presenter will be speaking on the 4 main tenets used to build healthy child and parent relationships, to encourage more effective communication and a stronger connection. Through practical skills and tools, you will learn to set limits, give choice and empower your child through language. The goal of this session is to bring us back to basics and use each family’s unique system to build strong and healthy relationships.

Speaker Bio
Gabrielle Correales, MSW, Team Lead for the Youth and Family Department at Sequoia Mental Health Service has worked with youth in various capacities for over 10 years, always focusing on the needs of individuals and their unique family system. Her past experience in afterschool and summer programs focusing on youth and family led her to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She has continued to develop her skills in working with families in a person-centered setting on individual, family, and community levels. Her passion lies in educating, empowering, and supporting emotional growth on every level.  

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2024 WCK PARENTING FORUM
A free virtual presentation and Q&A presented by Washington County Kids for parents.
Join our supportive community of caregivers, educators, and experts for a one-hour speaker-led conversation.
Washington County Kids Parenting Forums are offered to help guide parents through the unique journey of raising children. Speakers are chosen based on their experience or expertise on topics ranging from current difficulties parents face today to timeless parenting techniques every parent should know. Translation services provided when possible.  There is no cost for these events, but donations are welcome to assist our non-profit organization facilitate these engaging events.

About Washington County Kids
Founded in 2009, our vision is one where all children can reach their full potential. WCK fills an important need as the only county-wide coordinator serving after-school and summer programs. The second most populated Oregon county, Washington County includes over 98,000 children ages 5-18. We serve as a liaison to the county’s out of school providers and facilitate networking, educational opportunities, share best practices, and foster collaboration among providers. We are also an ongoing advocate for sustainable funding to provide access to early learning, after-school, and summer programs for county kids. WCK is a 501©(3) non-profit, governed by a dedicated Board of Directors and many volunteers who work together to promote and support sustainable funding for afterschool and summer youth programs. To get involved or find more information, please visit: https://washingtoncountykids.org/.