Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Stepping Stones Workshop: Promoting Language & Communication (For families with children with special needs)

Mountain Community Resources 6134 Hwy 9, Felton

To register visit: https://bit.ly/Language-Oct10 Attend this FREE parenting workshop tailored for families of children with special needs and explore: • How to teach children with special needs to communicate without using words • Ways to help children with special needs develop verbal communication skills • Tips for adapting parenting approaches to fit your child’s unique needs Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Alex Jean-James, Community Bridges – Mountain Community Resources. Location: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Hwy 9, Felton Register to reserve your spot and get free child care. Light snacks will be provided. Questions? Contact Alex Jean-James at (831) 335-6600 Ext. 6605 or [email protected]

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Rise Collective Grand Opening

816 bay ave. Capitola 95010 816 Bay Ave suite D, Capitola, CA, United States

Event Description: Grand Opening of Rise Collective Join us for the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Rise Collective, the newest social fitness club in Santa Cruz County! To celebrate, we're offering a day full of free wellness experiences, live music, and fitness fun for the whole community. Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Rise Collective, Santa Cruz County Event Highlights: Complimentary wellness treatments, including Cryotherapy, Contour Pod Pro, and Zero Body Dry Float sessions, designed to rejuvenate your body and mind. Live Music from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, setting the vibe with local talent. Free Swim Lessons for all ages—come dive into our swimming program! Free Personal Training sessions to help you meet your fitness goals. Free Group Fitness Classes throughout the day, including yoga, strength training, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the club, meet our trainers, and experience the best in fitness, wellness, and community. Bring your friends, and let’s celebrate this exciting new space together! RSVP Today! For more details, visit www.risesantacruz.com or contact us at 831-999-0120, [email protected] We can’t wait to see you there!

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Free Online Parent Drop-In: Youth Mental Health

The Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health offers free Parent Drop-Ins, 1-hour sessions where parents can seek guidance from experts specializing in specific youth mental health disorders. Parents can also connect with others facing similar challenges. Each Zoom session is hosted by expert clinical psychologists who specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, suicidality, and psychotropic medication. Parent Drop-Ins are held on the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm. Register to receive the Zoom link, and submit questions ahead of time. Upcoming Parent Drop-Ins: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom We also offer Parent Drop-In session for schools and parent groups.

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Criando adolescentes responsables

Live Oak Community Resources 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz

Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Responsable-6Nov Asista para aprender como fomentar la independencia y responsabilidad de su adolescente al involucrarlo en decisiones familiares, promover el respeto, realizando actividades en familia, y fomentando un estilo de vida saludable, la confianza y la asertividad. Lugar: Live Oak Recursos Comunitarios, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz Presentado en español en persona por Lidia Montesino, Puentes de la Comunidad - Nueva Vista Recursos Comunitarios. Los seminarios Triple P son GRATIS y están abiertos a todas las familias con adolescentes del condado de Santa Cruz. Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de niños gratuito. Se ofrecerán bocadillos ligeros. Tiene preguntas? Comuniquese con Lidia Montesino al (831) 423-5747 o por [email protected]

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Triple P Workshop: Promoting Positive Behaviors – Tantrums and Power Struggles

Capitola Public Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola

Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior • How to handle disobedience without getting stuck in a power struggle • Effective ways to prevent and manage tantrums Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Cori Burt, Triple P Practitioner. Location: Capitola Public Library, 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola To register visit: https://bit.ly/Tantrums-Nov8 Children on laps or playing quietly near parents are welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Got questions? Contact Cori Burt at (831) 252-1137 or [email protected]

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Taller Triple P: Armas contra el estrés para padres y cuidadores

Zoom

Asista a este taller virtual GRATUITO de crianza para aprender: • Las causas comunes del estrés y cómo el estrés afecta a la crianza • Cómo reconocer las señales del estrés • Formas positivas y saludables de manejar y reducir el estrés en su vida diaria Presentado EN ESPAÑOL por Zoom por Mayra Martinez, Puentes de la Comunidad – La Mazana Recursos Comunitarios. Inscríbase por Zoom: https://bit.ly/Estres-12Nov

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Seminario Triple P: Criando adolescentes competentes

Live Oak Community Resources 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz

Asista para aprender como guiar a su adolescente hacia la competencia fomentando la autodisciplina, las habilidades para resolver problemas, las rutinas, la participación en la escuela, el cumplimiento de las normas y las amistades que le apoyen. Lugar: Live Oak Recursos Comunitarios, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz Presentado en español en persona por Lidia Montesino, Puentes de la Comunidad – Nueva Vista Recursos Comunitarios. Los seminarios Triple P son GRATIS y están abiertos a todas las familias con adolescentes del condado de Santa Cruz. Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de niños gratuito. Se ofrecerán bocadillos ligeros. Tiene preguntas? Comuniquese con Lidia Montesino al (831) 423-5747 o por [email protected]

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