Classes

Classes

For class times or to register, call 775-884-2269 or stop by the office.

F.I.R.E.
Managing Your Emotions As A Teen

Focus, Identify, Respond, Evaluate (F.I.R.E) to help manage your anger.

A program for middle- and high-school students who want to learn about ways to manage their angry responses to life’s problems. Participants will learn how to:

  • Identify and understand their thoughts, feelings and actions

  • See how their behavior affects their lives and those around them

  • Discuss with others the ways they can face their challenges

  • Participate in activities that will teach them how to deal with those challenges

Need help now?

  • In Carson City? Call our Center at (775) 884-2269.

  • Call 211 to reach Nevada’s helpline, which has phone numbers for all kinds of services around the state.

  • Text your zip code to 898211 to get information about services in Nevada.

I.G.N.I.T.E
Inspire, Grow, Nurture, Imagine, Thrive and Encourage

Children seem to face so many challenges, and they often get overwhelmed when they attempt to navigate those struggles. Anger is a common response to overwhelmed kids. I.G.N.I.T.E. tools include:

Participants will learn how to:

  • Identifying anger signs and triggers

  • Coping skills to manage emotional regulation

  • Activities are designed to assist children in addressing challenges they face

  • Classes are offered year-round for elementary school-aged youth

  • Parent attendance is mandatory; parent and child will learn effective techniques in managing the child’s emotions

Active Parenting – First Five Years

Receive education in how to bond as well as prevent problems and encourage positive behavior. These classes are for parents of children ages 0-5 years old.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Learn about ages and stages regarding the development of your child

  • Explore parenting styles, learning different techniques with different children

  • Discover the importance of building a bond with your young child

  • Identify and help prevent problem behaviors

  • See how to encourage positive behavior including choices and consequences

  • Learn parent self-care techniques

  • Get prepared for the school years for both you and your child including learning in a school environment

Positive Action

Learn ways to improve your family communication and how you treat each other. This program is for families who want to improve communication and their relationships. There are two program groups: one for children ages 6 to 11 and another for youth ages 12 to 18.

Families will learn:

  • Better ways to talk to each other, trade ideas and let others know how you’re feeling

  • The importance of treating each other with respect and kindness

  • How to use positive actions to build self-esteem and stronger relationships with the whole family

  • At each session, the parents and children meet with their own groups and then come together as a family to work on their new skills

Cooperative Parenting through Divorce or Separation

Learn ways to make the best choices for your child. For parents who are getting divorced, or already are separated, and looking for ways to provide the best possible future for your children.

Our staff will help parents to:

  • See how conflicts between the parents affect the development of their child

  • Identify and control the ways they contribute to the conflict

  • Manage their anger, communicate better and solve their own conflicts

  • Keep both parents active in a child’s life

  • “Our mission is simple—help families find real solutions to everyday challenges and give them the support they need to move forward with confidence.”