Parents Anonymous of New Jersey, Inc.
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127 Rt.
206, Suite 10 |
36
Carpenter Street |
226
Warren Street |
24-hour Parent Stressline/Family Helpline: 1-800-843-5437
Upcoming Events
Parent Support Group Leadership Training
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Leadership training is designed for individuals who are committed to developing, supporting, facilitating or leading a Parents Anonymous® Support Group. Social Service professionals and parents interested in co-leading a Parents Anonymous Support group are invited to attend. This comprehensive two-day training includes, the nuts and bolts of group development, common group dynamics, shared leadership principles, crisis intervention and recruitment techniques to be use for a Parents Anonymous® group. |
Training Dates*
| Spring Session | |||
| Thursday | March 13, 2008 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | |
| Friday | March 14, 2008 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Gloucester & Essex |
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*Attendance
at both training days is required.
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Parent Stressline Training
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Parent Stressline training is designed for community members who want to support parents and strengthen families by volunteering for the Parents Anonymous® Parents’ Stressline and the Family Helpline. After completing training, volunteers will be asked to take one four-hour shift each week on the Stressline. Thanks to a call diverter, the Stressline can be staffed from the comfort of the volunteer’s home. Training includes active listening skills, crisis intervention, and use of a statewide resource directory. In order to be certified, volunteers must attend the entire twenty-four hour training. |
Training Dates*
| Winter Session | |||
| Saturday | February 2, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Saturday | February 9, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Saturday | February 16, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Camden |
| Spring Session | |||
| Wednesday | April 17 , 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thursday | April 18 , 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Friday | April 19 , 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Essex |
| Summer Session | |||
| Wednesday | June 12 , 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thursday | June 13 , 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Friday | June 14, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Mercer |
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In addition to the scheduled trainings listed here, Parents Anonymous of NJ staff will come to a site of your choice to provide Stressline training if you recruit a group of 5 volunteers or more. |
Online Parent Support Group
We are thrilled to announce that the Parents Anonymous of New Jersey now has four on-line parent support group. The groups meet Sunday 8:30pm, Monday 11am, Wednesday 9pm and Thursday 9pm, people all over the state who are unable to attend a community-based group will be able to log on to our website, pa-of-nj.org, and find that same support.
The on-line group adheres to the same principles as a traditional community-based group. Every member is guaranteed the confidentiality and mutual support that make all Parents Anonymous groups so successful.
To be a part of this exciting new group, simply go to the Parents Anonymous of New Jersey website (pa-of-nj.org) and click on “Parent Support Group Online”.
We invite you to visit this group and help us spread the word that help for parents struggling to keep their families strong is now available without having to leave home.
Very truly yours,
Kathleen Roe, MA
Executive Director
Book Review
“How to Say It to
Teens”
Richard Heyman, Ed.D
“How to Say It to Teens” by Richard Heyman, Ed.D. was the book reviewed this quarter. This book addresses some of the most important topics facing parents of teens today. With real life examples, 88 short, concise chapters focus on everything from anger to violence. The book also includes a self-test to help you assess your own communication skills.
Volunteers are Everyday Heroes
“True heroism is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” Arthur Ash
2007-2008 Parents Anonymous of NJ, Inc. Volunteers
Sara Accordino, Donna Alston, Lavinia Arnett, Michele Bazin, Ann Beemsterboer, Louise Beste, Carolyn Bethel, Lynne Bolson, Jennie Bracey, Mary Ann Brinkley, Emanda Bulger, Nancy Burk, Andrea Burleigh, Tina C., Delilie Carrington, Iva Chow, Isa Collazo, Joan Collins, Angela Collins, Michele Conley, Roberta Copeland, James Cryan, Colossain Davis, Tiffany Dean, Katrine Delvalle, Julia DeShields, Liz DiBenedetto, Susan Doherty-Funke, Kathy Eckert, Victoria Evangel-Rindosh, Sherri F., Victoria Faux, Sherri Featherstone, Lisa Fischer, Gail Frazier, Audrey Garres, Walter Genery, Roslyn Gibbs-Muse, Melodye Giovanni, Angelina Grasso, Julia Griffith, Victorina Guzman, Joseph Haughey, Mary Ellen Hemenway, Jacqueline Hicks, Belita Hill, Lenora, Hines, David Holder, Jennifer Ingino, Jeff Johnson, Raquel Jones, Rosalie Kennedy, Ana Kenyon, Janett Lester, Lorraine Loza, Sonia Martinez, Mary Anna Mason, Kristin Mason-Jones, Janie McGowan, Agness McLean, Jackie Mitchell, Janet Moore, Bilal Muslim, Dorothy Niblack, Maureen Nicolai, Sherri Nicolai-Offredo, NORWESCAP, Jacqueline Oliver, Pamela Owens, Charles Peterson, Pat Ragone, Jackie Ramirez, Tamir Reyes, Gail Rhein, Kimberly Rhock, Utausha Rivera, Charles Robinson, Aalia Robinson, Pat Rocanella, Margaret Rogers-Darren, Catherine Rutledge, Liddian S., Cora Santiago, Tracy Silver, Louise Simmons, SISTERHOOD, Major Smith, Rose Sparrow-Melton, Renee Street, Odette Taft, Janice Taitel, Diane Thompson, Leahe Togno, Laurie Townsend, Bill Voorhees, Jr., Stacy Wendell, Colleen White, Sharon Williams, Carrie Womack, Shawntel Womack, Diane Young Jackson
Thank You,
We are grateful for each and every volunteer!