December 2007

Time:	1:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Location:	2320 N. 20th St. Phx., Az. 85006
Summary:	Dealing with Holiday stresses

Time:	1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Location:	2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006
Summary:	*Dr. Texidor- Right Brain Development, Affect Regulation and Attachment
Description:	Dr. Texidor will discuss what happens during the first three years of life and development of the brain. He will explain the effects on affect regulation and attachment. Parents will be give examples of what they need to do to change affective disregulation in their child. Registration is required. Please call Mike to register at 602-930-4451.

Time:	1:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Location:	2320 N. 20th St. Phx., Az. 85006
Summary:	Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care
Description:	The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a case plan of reunification, and are not legally free for adoption. If you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in your home, then please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register to attend. Limited child care will be available! Registration is required and space is limited so call soon!

Time:	1:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Location:	2320 N. 20th St. Phx., Az. 85006
Summary:	Loving-Touch Parent-Child Massage Training Karen S. Gillian, LMT, CIMI, CPST
Description:	Karen S. Gillian, LMT, CIMI, CPST is a licensed Massage Therapist and certified instructor of infant massage, in addition to a foster/adoptive parent of six. In this hands-on training, parents will learn the techniques of infant/child massage for their children. Karen will teach the physical benefits of massage, including strengthening of digestive, circulatory and gastrointestinal systems, reduced discomfort from teething, gas or colic, increased circulation and respiration, increased mid-line orientation and increased vocalization. Karen will also include the emotional/psychological benefits including increased bond, relaxation of both parent and child, increased self-esteem for parent and child, and increased ability for the parent to read their child's cues. Karen will address special needs issues, positive vs. negative touch, and protocol for using massage. Please bring your infant/child and a small blanket as this is a hands-on class. Registration is required. Please call Mike @ 602-930-4451.

Time:	All day event
Summary:	New Year's Eve
Description:	December 31