TriCity Family Services considers it essential to engage
in advocacy as well as educational and support programs
which reduce or eliminate those conditions that place
people at risk of developing emotional and/or substance
abuse problems and create those conditions which promote
good mental health and effective family functioning.
Support & Education
Programs
This six session workshop is for children, ages 7-11,
struggling to cope with issues related to their parents'
separation and/or divorce. The workshop sessions include discussion,
group exercises, and activities that help children
understand and work through their feelings about the
divorce in a safe and supportive environment.
The W.I.N. (Women In Need) postpartum depression / anxiety support
group offers support and education about the condition
and its effects on the entire family.
"Single Moms" often struggle to balance the
many roles that have been thrust upon them through
divorce or death. The Single Moms Support group
offers educational and supportive opportunities that
help single moms reduce their stress and develop better
coping skills.
This on-going group addresses the unique issues of grandparents
raising their grandchildren, generating ideas to assist
with the care of children and self-care.
A
psychoeducational, support group for women 18 years of
age and older who are interested in pursuing goals of
self-development and personal growth while gaining the
support of their peers.
Additional Services
Community Education Workshops / Presentations
TCFS therapists offer information and expertise to the
community through a wide variety of mental-health and
family-related educational seminars. Requests for
speakers come from churches, schools, libraries, hospitals, and community clubs
or organizations. Topics of presentations include, but are not limited to, parenting issues, depression/anxiety, communication, relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and adolescent issues.
*For more information regarding any of our Prevention
& Wellness programs, contact Michelle Clark,
LCPC, NCC at
630-232-1070 ext. 336.
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