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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. For more information see www.claritycgc.org
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free community presentation: soular eclipse
| Free community presentation is scheduled for Friday, September 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
 Glenn Goree, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, CCMHC, is a mental health consultant for a global organization and director of counseling for Oak Hills Church. He will be the featured speaker for the Clarity CGC monthly community event on Friday, September 19. The topic of his presentation is "Soular Eclipse."
During this two hour ethics presentation, participants will:
- Learn how to use a diagnostic and counseling model applying the concept of the human struggle between light and darkness
- Learn how to use this model in working with children and those of all ages who have mental health issues requiring therapy
- Explore ethical issues when applying this model contrasting light and darkness
The program qualifies for 2 hours of CEU credit (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, NAADAC and PhD). Space is limited so please RSVP.
Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (Main Campus - Dining Hall) 8535 Tom Slick Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78229.
Click here to register online.
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september 13: register today for a unique children's mental health event
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One in Five Minds to partner with TEDxSanAntonio for Mental Health Salon
Clarity CGC, through our advocacy campaign, One in Five Minds, is collaborating with TEDxSanAntonio to offer a unique mental health event. If you're familiar with the popular TEDx format, this will be a similar experience. Advocates, parents and professionals will laugh, cry and be challenged and encouraged to take action!
It's called the TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Children's Mental Health - Where are the Casseroles? It will be a half day of thought-provoking presentations on mental health held at Morgan's Wonderland. TEDxSanAntonio, One in Five Minds, and other local organizations will present this unique event.
Reserve your seat for Saturday, September 13 to:
- Experience what it's like for a child to suffer from mental illness
- Hear parent conversations
- Discover new scientific insight, and
- Take part in innovative activities to reduce stigma
Click here to register or to learn more about the TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Children's Mental Health - Where are the Casseroles? Check out the speakers and other activities, and then please plan to join us on Saturday, September 13, 2014 for this unique experience!
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talented: claritycgc kids express themselves
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The children and adolescents at Clarity CGC are contending with some difficult mental, emotional and behavioral challenges; but, they are still kids who are athletic, musical and artistic. They also have dreams.
This is just one example of a recent project. Click on the picture and like us on facebook to see more images and to keep up with news at Clarity CGC.
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september 3 & 4: parenting class sessions - two days a week*
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We offer English or Spanish parenting classes on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings
Classes in English are held Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., at our Main Campus on Tom Slick Drive, and Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., at our Outpatient Campus on Babcock Road.
Classes in Spanish are held Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., at the Main Campus and Thursday mornings, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Outpatient Campus.
*Please note: The Dealing with Anger and Conflict in the Family will be on Wednesday, September 17 only.
- Wednesday, September 3 & Thursday, September 4 - Communication within the Family
- Wednesday, September 10 & Thursday, September 11 - Establishing Authority as a Parent and Using Effective Discipline Techniques
- Wednesday, September 17 - Dealing with Anger and Conflict in the Family
- Wednesday, September 24 & Thursday, September 25 - Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem
- Wednesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 2 - Raising 21st Century Kids
Space is limited, and available on a first come, first seated basis
Locations:
Mornings: Clarity Child Guidance Center (Outpatient Campus), 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229
Evenings: Clarity Child Guidance Center (Main Campus) 8535 Tom Slick Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229
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