August 6, 2024 | By Emilie Jacques
NOTE: First Session moved to August 26
Six-week virtual workshop for Baraga County parents and guardians
Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting a virtual six-week workshop series on Guiding Good Choices for Baraga County families. The first session of the workshop will take place on Monday, August 26 (originally was August 19). The series, which is put on in partnership with NorthCare Network, is offered free of charge and open to all Baraga County families with children aged 9 to 14.
The program focuses on strengthening family bonds through open communication, conflict resolution and setting clear guidelines. Children will participate in one session designed to equip them with tools for resisting peer pressure while maintaining friendships.
"In six sessions, parents and caregivers learn specific actions that promote healthy development and reduce risky behavior in the teen years,” Copper Shores Outreach & Education Prevention Coordinator Lisa Simpson said. “Home practice and weekly family meetings build family connections and help families apply skills in real life. Guiding Good Choices emphasizes strong family bonds as the key that motivates preteens to follow family guidelines and stay on a course toward better health and educational outcomes as teenagers."
Each week, parents will engage in sessions that teach actionable steps to promote healthy development and reduce risky behaviors in their children. This workshop aims to provide parents with practical tools and strategies to foster a supportive family environment and guide their children through the challenges of adolescence.
Secure a spot in this workshop series
Interested families should contact Lisa Simpson by August 26 at 12 p.m. Simpson can be reached via phone at 1 (906) 523 - 5920 ext. 2062 or via email at lsimpson@coppershores.org. Registration will close promptly after this deadline.
To learn more about the training and programming offered by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, visit coppershores.org/outreach-and-education. To learn more about NorthCare Network, visit northcarenetwork.org.
