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In partnership with the City of Detroit's Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative we are able to expose youth to alternative techniques for coping with anxiety and anger as opposed to using alcohol, marijuana and cigarettes. Youth groups meet at the Hamtramck Center, Delray Neighborhood House and various youth groups in the City of Detroit and surrounding Wayne County.
2010 Live, Laugh, Love!!!!
A Retreat for Women
The festivites began Saturday Morning at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn Hotel with lots of mingling and get to know you fun. On Saturday, there were several dynamic speakers and a fabulous lunch. Free gifts were distributed which included a designer watch and other wonderful gifts which were won by some attendees. Topics included: Building Blocks for a family to Live, Laugh and love by Ms. Glen Pettaway, The power of Love by Mr. Alvin Sims, Choose life, by Mrs. Pam Morgan McCrary, The Healing power of Laughter by Ms. Alicia Keaton, and Reinvent you, by L.A. Bonds. The plenary session speaker was a favoite, Dr. Calantha Asare' who gave invaluable insights into how "Prevention" makes it possible to Live, Laugh and Love.
A special presentation was made of over 100 baby gifts, which were donated from program participants to help the great Pregnancy Aide organizations of Detroit and Southfield.
Saturday night the women had an informative and fun session called "Girl Talk". We also had 2 of Detroit's Finest comedians on the agenda, who provided a comedy show that was appropriate for all ages. The women danced the night away as they learned the latest hustle dances courtesy of Ms. Sand. People's Community Services was excited to partner with the C.L.A.S.S. program, Ms. Carolyn Anderson and her wonderful team to give almost 100 women an opportunity to receive information on a holistic approach to prevention and substance abuse treatment services.
We want to thank The City of Detroit Substance Abuse Prevention Treatment and Recovery Department for sponsoring this exciting weekend retreat. Mrs. Karra Thomas, the Detroit Prevention Coordinator joined us briefly to uplift the women present and cheer them on to a successful event.
We are encouraging all women who participated to write us a letter about your experience. We know lives were changed.
We look forward to next years event. So tell us about the difference this event made in your life.
Strenghtening Families - 2011
People's Community Services is proud to offer the Strenghtening Families Program
One of the most powerful programs for family change in the country because it involves not just parents or children alone, but the whole family.
Parents will be taught effective ways to help their children manage stress, how to better family relations through family meetings. How to set limits and solve behavior problems.
Children - ages 7 to 17 will be given skills trainings on how to talk to get help, better problem solving skills, how to recognize their feelings, how to cope with anger, how to deal with criticism and how to “say NO” to stay out of trouble. Families will be brought together to practice the skills they have learned separately so that discipline skills can be effectively implemented; whiles family fun, trust and cohesion grow. Parents completing the program will be eligible to attend an expense paid overnight retreat at a beautiful Detroit area Hotel to celebrate & reflect on skills learned. Prizes, meals, and family friendly entertainment will be provided. Call Deb O' Rah Mitchell at (313) 554-3111 to register for this powerful family friendly FREE program.
Time commitment—Beginning June 27, 2011 One two hour session weekly for ten weeks Overnight stay at a beautiful Detroit area hotel at program end.
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