Masthead Young Girl
September 11, 2012


in this issue
september 21: autism and applied behavior analysis
october 6: nami walk
september 13: parenting classes
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free community presentation: autism and applied behavior analysis   
Free community presentation on Friday, September 21 from 1-3 p.m.

   

Mother and Child Steven Gonzalez, PhD, and Clinical Director for the South Texas Behavioral Institute, will be the featured speaker for the Clarity CGC community event on Friday, September 21. The topic of his presentation will be "Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis."

 

During this 2-hour presentation, Dr. Gonzalez will discuss how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be useful in addressing the mental health issues sometimes encountered by kids on the spectrum. Dr. Gonzalez will also review how ABA is incorporated in autism treatment and provides examples of how ABA:
  • Uses behavioral principles to teach new skills and increase or develop new desirable behaviors,
  • Uses teaching strategies to generalize behaviors to new environments or situations and,
  • Creates new positive behaviors, maintains positive existing behaviors and removes counter productive behaviors that limit productivity
This program qualifies for 2 hours of CEU credit (LPC, LMSW, NAADAC and PhD). Space is limited, so please RSVP.

Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (main campus), 8535 Tom Slick, San Antonio, Texas 78229 

   

 Click here to register online.  

 

october 6: nami walk    
Team Clarity joins other walkers to show support for mental health on Saturday, October 6

 

NAMI Walks  

 

Join Team Clarity on Saturday, October 6, as we walk with other concerned citizens to show support for children's mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - San Antonio hosts this event each year to bring attention to the important mental health issues in our community. Clarity CGC sponsors this event to show support for NAMI's education, research and advocacy programs.

 

In addition to our Team Clarity support, Clarity CGC President and CEO Fred Hines will be an Honorary Co-chairman for this year's event.

 

 

 Click here for more information

 

 

WHAT:  NAMI Walk

WHEN: Saturday, October 6 at 9:00 a.m. Check-in from 7:00 - 8:45 a.m.

WHERE: Brackenridge Park, Koehler Pavilion, 3500 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX  78212

DISTANCE: 3 kilometers (1.86 miles)

september 13: parenting classes

Register to attend our English or Spanish parenting classes  

 

Clarity CGC will host parenting classes at our outpatient campus every Thursday starting September 6. Classes in English will be held 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and classes in Spanish will be held 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

  • September 13 - Communication Within the Family
  • September 20 - Establishing Authority as a Parent and Using Effective Discipline Techniques
  • September 27 - Dealing with Anger and Conflict in the Family
  • October 4 - Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem
  • October 11 - Raising 21st Century Kids
Cost: $5.00 per session (financial assistance available)

 

Parenting Classes
RSVP: 210-616-0300


Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (outpatient campus), 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229 

 

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