Howard Hiton, MS, LPC

Drug Use And Adolescent Development

howard — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:57:15 +0000

This two day workshop for students will explore the impact of alcohol and other drug use on the developing teen brain and on relationships. Students will consider the benefits of a sober lifestyle. Portland Waldorf High School. Milwaukie, OR.

Keeping Perspective and Staying Connected: Tips for Parenting Teens

howard — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:46:50 +0000

Many fear the time their children will reach adolescence. Raising teenagers can be trying. This presentation will help parents understand what is normal for teens and when to seek help. Participants will consider the social and biological influences on adolescent development as well as how our own teen history colors how we interact with our teenage children. Wilson High School. Portland, OR.

What About Boys?

howard — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:26:19 +0000

Look at the data describing how boys are doing in their schools and communities. Consider the role that nature and nurture plays on boys’ development. Learn strategies to maintain your relationship with boys. Presented with Kathy Masarie at Meridian Park Hospital. Register through Legacy Health Systems. Tualatin, OR.

Helping Boys Succeed in School

howard — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:13:19 +0000

Many aspects of schools are not sympathetic to boys relational and learning styles. This faculty workshop will examine the data on how boys are doing in schools, reviews boys unique developmental issues, and share strategies for incorporating more movement into the classroom, utilize literary strategies that tend to work for boys, improve boys relational capacity, and manage elements of violence and humor in boys’ writing. Multisensory Learning Academy, Fairview, OR.

Keeping Perspective and Staying Connected A Full Day Workshop on Raising Teens

howard — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:00:20 +0000

Adolescence represents a time of intense change for teens and their families. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to calmly consider what’s working well in your family and steps you can take to improve behavior and relationships. Through presentation, video clips and small group conversations we will explore: setting appropriate limits, monitoring technology, talking to teens about risky behavior, and communication styles that work. Download workshop flyer. Please call 1-877-435-3500 to register. Meridian Park Hospital, Tualitan, OR.

Helping Boys Succeed in School

howard — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:09:26 +0000

This parent conversation will explore the factors necessary for boys’ academic and social success. We will consider practical steps parents can take to support their sons’ progress in school. Vestal School, Portland, OR.

Connecting to Boys’ Strengths

howard — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:40:49 +0000

So often boys get told what not to do and how not to be. How can we see boys as something other than as problems? This 90 minute parent presentation will explore that idea and consider practical ways to connect to our boys’ strengths. Alameda Elementary School. Portland, OR.

Collaborating with Youth in Treatment

howard — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:03:41 +0000

This staff development workshop will focus on strategies for engaging adjudicated youth in their care. We will explore communication strategies, consider methods for building rapport and look at ways to more effectively build trust between staff and clients. Boys and Girls Aid Society, Portland, OR.

Helping Your Son Succeed in School

howard — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:56:01 +0000

Boys’ academic challenges are well documented. This parent presentation looks at how parents can support their son’s academic progress. We will look closely at organizational skills, making school relevant, advocating for your son, and finding more success with reading and writing. Boeckman Creek Elementary School. Wilsonville, OR.

BAM

howard — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:16:53 +0000

• Registration is now open for the two day BAM! workshop, Engaging Boys in Counseling and Education.