The Tigard Chamber is partnering with Karate on Main to bring you 5 free safety seminars targeted at kids, families and women. Coordinated and presented by Karate on Main. This series kicks off on Thursday Feb 23rd and continues for 5 consecutive Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., seminars start promptly at 7 p.m. All seminars will be held at the Tigard Chamber location noted to the left.
These seminars are free, and you can sign up to attend any and all that are of interest to you. See seminar outline and registration links below.
Dealing with Bullies - Strategies for Parents and Kids
Date: February 23, 2012
Instructor:Robert E. Ellis, Chief Instructor Karate on Main
You will Learn:
The Signs Your Child May be Bullied
What to Do if Your Child is Bullied:
What do I do if my child is bullying others?
Parental Responsibilities
Cyber Bullies
Dealing with Bullies -Strategies for Kids
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Stranger Danger
Date: March I, 2012
Instructor: Robert E. Ellis, Chief Instructor Karate on Main
People who look friendly are not always safe. Learning how to deal with strangers is essential to give children and parents skills to prevent abduction and associated anxieties and fears.
Reducing children's vulnerability requires basic understanding of these offenders and their behaviors. This seminar helps parents and children develop specific ground rules to enhance personal safety.
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Online Safety - What Families Should Know
Date: March 8, 2012
Instructor:William Eisenhauer, Professor Portland State University
Advances in computer technologies allow our children to reach new sources of information and cultural experiences and interact with friends and the global community in ways most parents never dreamed possible. These new technologies require personal responsibility and the need for true awareness of online risks. This seminar for parents, teens, and children identifies these risks and the mitigating actions that can be taken while online to increase web usefulness while minimizing hazards.
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Peaceful Conflict Resolution for Kids and Adults
Date: March 15, 2012
Instructor: Christopher E. Fender, JD, MS
You will Learn:
What conflict is, why it happens, how it escalates, and how you can prevent seemingly innocent events from turning hostile.
Conflict resolution skills, strategies, and solutions, that you will use to take charge of conflict situations.
To manage and mediate conflicts, enhancing your personal productivity and performance.
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Women's Self Defense - Why should you care?
Date: March 22, 2012
Instructor:Robert E. Ellis, Chief Instructor Karate on Main
If you are a woman, you are a target for certain kinds of criminals. The best self-protection for most crimes is prevention. If prevention fails, your best chance is to fight back. But you must know HOW to fight back.
You will Learn:
●Danger Recognition ●The Attack Timeline ●Your Most Powerful Weapon ●Avoidance Strategies ●De-escalation Strategies ●Verbal Self-Defense ●Empowerment ●The Defensive Mindset ●How to Stay Calm ●Targeting Your Opponent ●Escaping ●Effective Defensive Techniques
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