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Prevention Education Training Series
Beginning July 1st, The Mediation Center is offering FREE prevention education classes for parents and teenagers.
Dates: 07-01-2008 to 12-16-2008
The Mediation Center is offering the following education classes on Tuesdays. Classes are held at The Mediation Center and run from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
July 1 Tobacco Use Prevention
- get the facts about the impacts of smoking on the teenage body and mind with helpful hints to stop smoking.
July 15 Dating Safety Issues
- presented by Our Voice Crisis Center. Learn how to identify and prevent date rape scenarios.
Aug 12 Joblink: Steps to Finding the Job of Your Dreams
- focus on alternatives to 4 year degrees including 2 year programs, on the job training and technical programs.
Aug 26 Families Eating Smart
- At Home and On the Run - the presentation will help indentify making smart choices when eating on the run, dining on fast food and other busy family meal time solutions.
Sept 9 Depression Prevention
- Copestone Juvenile Services will present information on recognizing symptoms of teen suicide, depression and self mutilation.
Sep 23 Dating Violence Prevention
- presented by Helpmate. Learn to identify red flags when dating becomes dangerous.
Oct 7 STI Prevention
- presented by Planned Parenthood. The latest information on sexual transmitted infections and the products available to avoid them.
Oct 21 PFLAG Presentation
- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays present tolerance and acceptance principles regarding sexual identity.
Nov 4 On Track- Responsible Spending
- learn how to budget your money, monitor your spending and create financial stability.
Nov 18 Substance Abuse Prevention
- presented by ARP Phoenix. Discussions on how to identify drug abuse and resources for breaking the cycle of abuse.
Dec 2 Eating Disorder Issues
- a clincal presentation defining various eating disorders, body issues and the impact of social pressures.
Dec 16 HIV 101
- presented by Planned Parenthood. Defines symptoms of HIV, the impact of HIV on families and HIV prevention.
To register or for more information
Contact Amy Hobson at 251-6089 ext 16 or ahobson@mediatebuncombe.org