If you have ever hesitated to talk with a student or your child about the death of a family member, a divorce, or substance abuse or if you just wish you had a better sense of how to manage a discussion more productively, then consider the following skill development goals that will be addressed in this workshop.

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Learn the art of active listening

Identify within yourself the personal/professional prerequisites needed to help students develop and maintain healthy self-esteem

Understand the nature of the helping relationship

Establish and nurture that relationship

Develop practical skills in managing and maintaining that relationship

Recognize limitations of adult and student as they affect outcomes