The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) is offering the following support groups. The groups are provided at no charge and are open to all faculty and staff to attend. Please register now to reserve your space.
Parenting Teens Support Group
Find out how to be a “cool” parent without losing the parental role in this 6-week workshop series. Parenting teenagers is challenging and sometimes daunting. This workshop is designed to provide education, relationship development and behavior management skills to parents with children between 12-18 years of age.
Course covers:
- Adolescent Development
- Parenting Style
- Communication Techniques
- Active Listening
- Discipline and Consequence
When: Series begins Monday, September 12th and ends October 10th
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Administrative Services Bldg., 1009 Greene St, Room 2072L East & West
Registration: Contact Tina 734-936-8660 to register for the group
Dealing with Divorce and Break-Up Support Group
This 6-week support group for those experiencing divorce or other romantic break-ups. The group will address various social and emotional aspects of these losses, such as coping skills, stress management strategies, and the stages/process of divorce and break-up. The offering will emphasize group discussion of participants’ experiences, and educational components will also be included within these discussions. There is no charge to attend.
When: Series begins Monday, October 24th and ends Dec. 5th (skipping Nov. 14th)
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Administrative Services Bldg., 1009 Greene St, Room 2072L East & West
Registration: Contact Tina 734-936-8660 to register for the group
Stress Relief for Caregivers Support Group
Are you a caregiver for an aging parent, disabled partner, or special needs family member? If so, you may be at risk for increased stress, lost or interrupted work time, health concerns and/or time away from friends and other family members. You may have conflicted feelings about the family member whom you assist and find it difficult to discuss the challenges of your situation. Join us for group discussions that allow participants the opportunity to share experiences and resources, increase coping and gain support. There is no charge to attend.
Pre-registration is required to assure the minimum registration number is met.
Two sessions and locations:
When: Second Tuesday of each month starting Sept. 13, 2016, to May 10, 2017
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Administrative Services Bldg, 1009 Greene St, Room 2072L East & West
Registration: Contact Tina 734-936-8660 to register for the group by Sept. 2nd
When: Second Wednesday of each month starting Sept. 14, 2016, to May 11, 2017
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Michigan Union, Bates Room on the 1st floor
Registration: Contact Tina 734-936-8660 to register for the group by Sept. 2nd
