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Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

In this session you will learn what assistance is out there for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The speaker will discuss the weaknesses and strengths of someone with Adult ADHD.

Janice Buchwald, GED Director

Target Audiences: AG

All Fast Foods are not Created Equal: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Fast food has a bad reputation for being terribly unhealthy; but if you know what to look for, you can practically make a healthy meal come out of a drive-thru window.

Laurie Beebe, Adjunct Faculty, Registered Dietician

Target Audiences: HS, AG

Baby Boomer Boogie!

Graceful aging, healthful living - are they really the Golden Years?

Linda Cowden, Counselor
Target Audiences: AG

Belize Crippled Children's Project

Learn about the Belize Crippled Children's Project which provides medical assistance to children from Belize.

Eugene Verdu, Retired
Target Audiences: AG

Bereavement: Supporting Each Other in the Journey of Grief and Loss

This interactive presentation highlights stages of grief and risk factors for depression. Those attending are encouraged to interact with the facilitator and each other regarding their grief experience. Community resources for grief support are discussed.

Jodi Gardner, Geriatric Counselor, PSOP

Target Audiences: AG

MON/RAND

Choosing Happiness Why Not? (Available mid-April - July)

Learn the specific strategy behind why we choose happiness in our life. Almost all behavior is a choice, so how can we consistently choose happiness?

Kevin Morton, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Coordinator
Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

MON/RAND

Compassion Fatigue: Stresses and Solutions for Those Who Take Care of Others

This presentation can be targeted for professional caregivers as well as family members or friends that take care of loved ones. Caregiving stress is real and can be detrimental if not monitored and managed. Warning signs and stress management techniguqes are discussed.

Jodi Gardner, Geriatric Counselor, PSOP

Target Audiences: AG

MON/RAND

Health, Hygiene & Nutrition

Discussion on topics of personal health, hygiene, first aid, and nutrition (eating disorders, proper eating habits). Great for all ages!

Helene Seibert, Faculty

Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight: Tips for Losing Weight the Healthy Way

General rules are covered for how to eat fewer calories without compromising nutrition intake; healthy habits are emphasized for lasting weight loss.

Laurie Beebe, Adjunct Faculty, Registered Dietician

Target Audiences: AG

Healthy Lifestyles

Positive attitudes along with fun, exercise and diet provide a means to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Mary Rose Grant, Adjunct Faculty
Target Audiences: AG

Is Rational Thinking in Your Job Description?

This presentation will assist individuals in using their thoughts in an emotionally-healthy way by understanding how emotions are created, maintained and changed.

Ray Moddrell, Retired Counselor
Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

MON/RAND

Life is a Balancing Act!

Is your life balanced? Are you mistakenly thinking your life is balanced? Let's take a look at the areas to consider when you want to live a balanced life, as well as what you might need to do to achieve that balance. No high tightrope here! Just a way to achieve a higher quality of life!

Cheryl Moody, Adjunct Faculty

Target Audiences: HS, AG

Losing Weight Feels Great: 5 Behaviors to Help You Get There

If you’ve started and fallen off of dozens of diets, this presentation will help you find out how to set yourself up for success! These behaviors will keep you eating healthy for the rest of your life.

Laurie Beebe, Adjunct Faculty, Registered Dietician

Target Audiences: HS, AG

Marriage Mania

What are the "secret" strengths of a happy marriage? Yes, there are strong marriages, and happy marriages! A happy marriage may be the greatest gift you could ever give your children. A happy marriage makes the rest of life move forward. Happily married people live longer. Commitment is a very long word…..

Linda Cowden, Counselor

Target Audiences: HS, AG (Women's Groups, Parents)

Memory Loss in the Older Adult

This presentation educates older adults and caregivers of older adults about lifestyle changes caused by dementia. Life enjoyment, safety issues, caregiver tips, and community resources are discussed.

Jodi Gardner, Geriatric Counselor, PSOP

Target Audiences: AG

MON/RAND

Perfect Perfectionism!

The perfect way to sabotage your health and your life in general. A great way to fail! A humorous talk on the American Dream of Success, over-achievement, and being "Numero Uno."

Linda Cowden, Counselor
Target Audiences: HS, AG (Women's Groups, Parents)

Self Esteem What is it? Do You Have It? Can You Enhance It?

(Available mid-April - July)

Learn what self esteem is; its importance and how it can be enhanced.

Kevin Morton, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Coordinator
Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

MON/RAND

Stress An Opportunity to Grow (Available mid-April - July)

Stress is an integral part of our everyday lives. Learn how we can embrace stress and grow from the experience.

Kevin Morton, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Coordinator
Target Audiences: GS (6-8th), HS, AG

MON/RAND

Stress and Depression Management in the Older Adult

This presentation educates older adults and caregivers of older adults about the risk of depression in those over the age of 60. Causes of stress and depression, warning signs, and mental health wellness techniques are discussed.

Jodi Gardner, Geriatric Counselor, PSOP

Target Audiences: AG

MON/RAND

The Aggressive Person

At one time or another you may find yourself in a position of dealing with an aggressive person. What prompts aggression? What are some signs of aggression? What are some calming things you can say or do when aggression rears its ugly head? When do you say, "This is beyond my control. I need some help." Find out helpful answers to these and other questions about aggression.

Cheryl Moody, Adjunct Faculty

Target Audiences: HS, AG

The How-To's of Breast Self-Examination

Breast self-examination is a method of finding abnormalities of the breast for early detection of breast cancer. Learn how and when to perform a breast examination and what to do if you detect an abnormality.

Susan Schultz, Development Project Coordinator

Target Audiences: Women's groups (all ages)

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD)?

Learn how to help children, teachers and parents understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Learn ways to recognize and assist children at home and in school.

Janice Buchwald, GED Director

Target Audiences: AG

What’s Really in Here? Deciphering Food Labels

Food labels are so confusing and hard to understand! This presentation shows what to look for on all labels and how to be aware of misleading information.

Laurie Beebe, Adjunct Faculty, Registered Dietician

Target Audiences: HS, AG

What's Your Thinking Style?

Learn to understand your "thinking style." If you "do what you think," then learn to understand why (your thinking style)... you'll understand why you do what you do! Great audience interaction in this session.

Mary Rose Grant, Adjunct Faculty
Target Audiences: AG

Who Me? I'm Not Mad! I'm Enraged!

In the present times of family abuse, school violence, and road rage, we need to differentiate between being mad, appropriate healthy anger and uncontrolled rage. The workshop would help in assessing levels of anger. Discussion would include solutions through appropriate communication, collaboration, and/or compromise.

Linda Cowden, Counselor
Target Audiences: GS (6-8th), HS, AG

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