Program Descriptions

Family Intervention

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution classes provides information on identifying causes of uncontrolled anger, techniques for deterring the negative emotions and behavior associated with uncontrolled anger, how anger affects the body, and who is control of “my anger”. This curriculum also includes Right Choices and Tough Choices. This class is designed for children eight years of age to adulthood.   Additional classes are available as needed.

 

The curriculum includes lecture, videos, and hands on material. Classes are tailored around the ages of the client whether adult or child.


The objective of Anger Management and Conflict Resolution classes are: to identify uncontrolled anger, understand the consequences associated with uncontrolled anger, understand techniques for conflict resolution which will enhance the quality of life for both child and/or adult.


Behavior Modification, Peer Pressure, and Social Interaction 

Behavior Modification class addresses issues that are identified by the client. Each case may be different and will be treated as such. Group sessions will also be held to help with certain behaviors identified by the client.  Additional classes are available as requested by the client.

 

The curriculum includes lectures, videos, and handouts.

 

The objective of  these classes are to address basic life skills, effective communication, making right choices, touch choices, consequences associated with our choices, and surviving peer pressure. This class also gives information pertaining to sex, STD’s, and drugs.


Child and Adult Mentoring

Mentors are available to guide, motivate, and encourage both youth and adults toward becoming successful in their endeavors.  Mentors offer assistance in the areas of making right choices, as well as guiding persons in the right direction when personal choices could cause harm - physically, mentally, and/or emotionally.  This service is for both adults and children.


Domestic Violence
 

Domestic Violence classes takes a look at who is affected by domestic violence, how to identify domestic violence behavior, and ask the question why stay in these relationships. Also, it includes information on how the whole family is affected when people stay in these relationships. This is the basic DV class but there are other areas of DV that are offered in additional classes.

 

The curriculum includes lecture, videos, and hands on material.

 

The objective of Domestic Violence classes is to assist the client with understanding that DV is about control and how it affects families and society.


Goal Setting

Goal Setting classes address individual goals and family goals. There is no real time limit set for these type classes. The goal can be weight lost, exercise, and time management with family or for one self. The list is endless but taking action by seeking assistance with the planning and nurturing is an essential step.

 

The curriculum includes lectures, videos, and handouts.

 

The objective of this class is to assist individuals in setting and obtaining realistic goals. This will enhance the client’s self-esteem and motive the client to aspire to positive endeavors.


Parenting Education Classes

Parenting Education Classes includes issues such as: Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Death Syndrome, Discipline vs. Guidance, Parent and Child Communication, Help I Have A Teenager, Anger Management, Stress Management, Building Your Child Self-Esteem, Goal Setting for Parents, Children, and the Family, and, Signs of Abuse, and Child Development.  

 

The curriculum includes lecture, videos, and hands on material.  

 

The objective of  Parenting Education classes are to enhance or create better parenting skills for the parent, which will equate to a more functional way of living for both parent and child.   Additional parenting classes are available for parents that require additional sessions.

Individual or Group Counseling (Education) 

The objective of the counseling educational classes is to assist the client in specific areas of concern they have identified, promote personal development, enhance coping skills, time management, and stress management. Other objectives will be defined as the client interacts with the staff member or agency. 
 The curriculum includes lectures, videos, and hand outs.

  Referrals to psychologist, psychiatrist, and/or a medical doctor maybe suggested if the behavior is out of the scope of the SNORS staff member.


 

Time Management and Stress Management

This class is offered to assist individuals (teens or adults) with time management and stress management.

 

The curriculum includes lectures, videos, and handouts.

The objective of this class is to identify issues for maximizing time which will decrease most stress and allow individuals to concentrate and complete other aspirations or endeavors.