The Guidance Center's Center for Excellence (Building 2)
13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, United States
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]
Wayne State University
630 Merrick St., Detroit, MI, United States
Join the TGC Walkers and help end stigma at the Wayne State University Campus (630 Merrick St., Detroit MI 48202) from 8am to 12:30pm. You can take part in the 5K walk, bring your dog, friends, and family. Open to the whole community! Not a walker? Not a problem. There are other activities, a deejay, […]
Join us at this virtual workshop to discuss what mental health is and how puberty, trauma, social media and school safety play a role in how young people are managing. We will identify the differences between stress and anxiety and learn 10 easy coping skills to practice when under pressure. Presented by Allison Smith, […]
All are welcome at this FREE virtual workshop for parents and caregivers! Join us on Zoom to learn: When to start babies on solid foods Feeding through the baby stages Benefits of homemade baby foods vs. store bought Make-ahead and storage of homemade baby foods When to offer your baby finger foods Click here to […]
Wayne County Community College District – Downriver Campus
21000 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI, United States
A FREE Parent/Child Event for Fathers and Other Special Male Caregivers Event Schedule 5:15–5:30 Registration 5:30–6:45 Dinner and family photos 5:45–6:15 “The Importance of Fathers” by Waymond Hayes from Focus: HOPE 6:15–7:45 Make It and Take It FUN math & science activities • Construction activities (Lego sets, catapults & airplanes) • Science color experiment […]
Using Baby Signs to Support Language and Emergent Literacy Before Your Baby Can Talk Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for this virtual workshop to learn: • How infants and toddlers communicate with their faces, bodies, hands, and voices before they have the words to tell us what they’re thinking and feeling […]
These comprehensive workshops are created for parents of preteens and teens. The skills you learn in these classes will give you confidence and courage to meet the challenges—and savor the joys—of your children’s teen years. March 20, 2024: Is This Normal or What? March 27, 2024: Understanding Social Media & App Technology April 3, […]
Developmental milestones are the skills most children achieve by a certain age such as throwing a ball, holding a pencil or riding a bike. Come join us to find out more about them, as well as activities you can do to help promote your child's growth and development. Presented by Michelle Mertic, MSW, LMSW, EdD, […]
The Guidance Center's Center for Excellence (Building 2)
13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, United States
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is partnering with The Guidance Center to provide a Cooking Matters at the Store workshop, where we discuss money saving grocery shopping and nutrition tips. Participants will receive a $10 e-gift card after attending. Topics include: • Money-saving tips on purchasing produce • MyPlate food groups • Reading nutrition facts […]
The Guidance Center Romulus
35200 Smith Road, Romulus, MI, United States
The Guidance Center's Parenting from the Heart - Caregiver Café presents Speak for Yourself: How Estate Planning Documents Can Protect You and Your Loved Ones presented by Erin Peets, Staff Attorney for Elder Law & Advocacy Center Have you ever asked yourself, who will care for my children if and when something happens to […]
Taylor Community Library
12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, United States
The Guidance Center’s Nurture the Future program is hosting an in-person self-care workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month with Caitlin Brown, yoga instructor and founder of Mindful Detroit. All parents and teens 11 years and older are welcome to come experience and learn stress relief tips and explore improved self-compassion and confidence. No experience […]
Brownstown Event Center
23345 King Road, Brownstown, MI, United States
Adolescence is a time when the first signs of mental illness often appear and also the time when drug use typically starts. As concerns about youth mental health continue to grow and youth overdose rates are rising, it's time to come together to show them we care. Raffles & light refreshments provided. More info […]