Pediatricof North Jersey (PRNJ) Present Nine-Session Workshop Series on Stress Management for Exceptional Families

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Pediatricof North Jersey (PRNJ) Present Nine-Session Workshop Series on

Stress Management for Exceptional Families

On Wednesday, January 14, 2009 PRNJ will present the first in a series of

free evening workshops offered monthly on stress management and coping

strategies for families who have a member with disabilities.

Time: 7:00-8:00 PM EST

Presenters: Poleyeff, LCSW , social worker at PRNJ, and

Poleyeff , parents of a neurologically impaired 6 year old girl and her 4

year old " typical " sister

Location: 60 Owens Drive, Wayne, NJ

Topics for Discussion:

The early stages of adjusting to your child's disability

Communicating and problem solving as a couple

Keeping your marriage strong

Negotiating new roles in the family

Helping well-siblings adjust

Please call 973-956-2900 or visit the PRNJ Web site at

www.pediatricrehab.net for further information.

Daycare and refreshments are available.

The workshop series will be presented monthly beginning January 14. For

upcoming dates, visit the PRNJ Web site at www.pediatricrehab.net .

Upcoming topics include:

Understanding your child's condition

Receive clear explanations about confusing terms and treatment plans

Family dynamics

Adjust to new roles and dynamics while maintaining family stability

Strengthening your Marriage

Improve communication and problem solving skills

Sibling issues

Deal effectively with sibling's unique challenges and questions

Discipline

Gain confidence by developing effective parenting skills

Parenting in public

Coping strategies for difficult situations, questions & reactions

Extended family issues

Manage new challenges in relationships with relatives and friends

Financial concerns and life planning

Learn long-term planning strategies from experts in the field