Family University Of Bethel Offers

Free Workshop For Parents

DANBURY — The Family University, a Bethel community tradition for the past three years, invites parents of children ages five to 18 to “Positive Parenting: Building Character in Your Child and Strengthening Your Family” on Sunday, February 6, from 3 to 5 pm at the Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel.

This free program gives parents the opportunity to learn new skills, improve the quality of their family life and meet other parents in the community. Parents may choose one of the three workshops below and couples with multiple age children may attend separate workshops:

“Positive Parenting for Young Elementary Age Children” (age 5-10 years). Presenter – Leslie Cohen-Ruberry, LCSW, parent educator and clinical social worker in private practice, Redding.

“Maintaining Love and Setting Limits” The Middle School Years – (age 11-13 years). Presenter – Liz Driscoll Jorgensen, CDAC, Coordinator of Adolescent Substance Abuse Services, Danbury Hospital Center for Children and Adolescent Treatment Services.

“Parenting Your Child Through High School and Towards Young Adulthood” – (age 14-18 years). Presenter – Rob Strong, MA, Youth Pastor, the Walnut Hill Community Church.

The program is sponsored by Danbury Hospital, Bethel Community Care Coalition, Inc, the First Congregational Church of Bethel, the Walnut Hill Community Church, St Mary’s Church, the United Methodist Church of Bethel, and St Thomas Episcopal Church.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required by Saturday, January 29. To register or for more information, contact Sue Bitterman at 794-0511.