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about us
| | We are a nonprofit mental health treatment center providing programs designed specifically for kids ages 3-17. Our goal is to provide families throughout South Texas greater access to children's mental health care regardless of their ability to pay. |
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free community presentation: treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents
| Free community presentation is scheduled for Friday, October 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
What are the anxiety disorders affecting kids today? If left unchecked, can they lead to bigger issues?
Candace Romo, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Clarity CGC, will be the featured speaker for the Clarity CGC community monthly event on Friday, October 18. The topic of her presentation will be "Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents."
During this 2-hour presentation, Dr. Romo will discuss treatment of anxiety disorders for children and adolescents, and review:
The program qualifies for 2 hours of CEU credit (LPC, LMSW, NAADAC and PhD). Space is limited, so please RSVP.
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october 14: nearly 200 people have reserved seats for one in five minds presents: a conversation with liza long
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Author of viral blog post, 'I am Adam Lanza's Mother'
Please plan to join us on Monday, October 14, in the Whitley Center at the Oblate School of Theology for One in Five Minds Presents: A Conversation with Liza Long.
This event is presented by Clarity Child Guidance Center, sponsor of the One in Five Minds advocacy campaign, and the Oblate School of Theology.
Liza is an author from Boise, Idaho, and the mother of four exceptional children (three boys and one girl), one of whom has a mental illness. Following the Newtown shootings in December 2012, Liza wrote the blog post, 'I Am Adam Lanza's Mother': A Mom's Perspective On The Mental Illness Conversation in America.
During this conversation, Liza will discuss her experiences when her blog post went viral, as well as life raising a child with a mental illness.
Robert Rivard, publisher of the Rivard Report and former editor of the San Antonio Express News, will interview Long and moderate questions from the audience.
To reserve your seat, please RSVP today. 
To register for the event click here.
One in Five Minds Presents: A Conversation with Liza Long, is sponsored by:
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health news: yoga class is relaxing experience
| Special guests help Clarity CGC kids stretch their thinking about good choices
 The kids at Clarity CGC recently enjoyed the mindful and healthful benefits of yoga, in a class hosted by two very special guests.
Jayne Appel, center for the San Antonio Silver Stars WNBA team, and Claire Reagan, registered certified yoga teacher with Yogiños, stopped by Clarity CGC to lead the kids in a yoga class that was centered around the theme of making good choices.
Jayne (above, far left) and Claire (far right) were also joined by the Clarity CGC Therapeutic Recreation team for the class. Following the class they were both presented with special artwork from the kids for their participation.
Thank you Jayne & Claire for your calming and positive influence on the kids!
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october 10: new session of parenting classes
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Register to attend our English or Spanish parenting classes, on Thursday mornings or evenings
A new session of parenting classes begins next week at Clarity CGC. Classes in English are held 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Thursday mornings at our Outpatient Campus on Babcock, and 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday evenings at the Main Campus on Tom Slick Drive.
Classes in Spanish are held Thursday mornings 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Outpatient Campus, and 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the Main Campus.
- October 10 - Creating a Healthy Family
- October 17 - Communication within the Family
- October 24 - Establishing Authority as a Parent and Using Effective Discipline Techniques
- October 31 - Dealing with Anger and Conflict in the Family
- November 7 - Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem
- November 14 - Raising 21st Century Kids
Cost: $5.00 per session (financial assistance available)
Space is limited, and available on a first come-first seated basis
Locations:
Thursday mornings: Clarity Child Guidance Center (Outpatient Campus), 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229
Thursday evenings:
Clarity Child Guidance Center
(Main Campus) 8535 Tom Slick Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229
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