DSALA Parent to Parent Peer Mentor Training: a two day workshop
Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, 2010
The DSALA has brought Parent to Parent Peer Mentor Training to its members since the 1980's. Many parents have been trained over the years, but many are still needed.
To help us make this happen this month, please RSVP now. I know that many of you have been requesting the training and we are pleased to have support of the professionals necessary to make this possible.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Gail Williamson Sandra Baker
Executive Director Family Support Network Specialist
Location:
DSALA Office
16461 Sherman Way, Suite 180
Van Nuys, CA 91406
There is no fee to take the workshop and lunch will be provided each day
no child care is available
Be a DSALA Peer Mentor
Perhaps the best support a new parent can receive is from someone who has been there. The DSALA knows most new parents want to talk with other parents when their child receives a diagnosis of Down syndrome. We find our families to be very responsive to one another and enjoy "Connecting" with each other.
In order to support our parents as they reach out to one another the DSALA is presenting a two day workshop; "Parent to Parent Peer Mentor Training." This training will give parents the necessary tools needed to be affective peer counselors. This training also presents the basics on DS that any parent who wants to speak on Down syndrome issues or represent the DSALA should have.
The workshop will cover up to date information on:
- Genetic information and current tests
- Medical affects of the syndrome
- Speech therapy methods and support
- Systems including; Regional Center, Area Board 10, Protection and Advocacy and the State DDS Office
- Early intervention support
- Why peer counseling works
- Sharing personal experiences
- What is the grieving process
- Listening skills and role play
- History and future of the DSALA
Who will benefit:
- Any parent who want to support new parents
- Any parent who wants to become a spokesperson on DS issues or represent the DSALA speaking at hospitals, schools, and other community recourses.
The DSALA is in need of bilingual parents in English/Spanish and any other language along with English to complete the training.
Contact Information:
phone: 818-786-0001
Email your contact info to info@dsala.org and ask to register for the "Parent to Parent Training."
Please complete the Registration Form below and bring it to the first day of the workshop.
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