Howard Hiton, MS, LPC

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

• Learn more about BAM! Boys Advocacy and Mentoring.

Save the Date

howard — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:15:02 +0000

• Howard will present his popular full day raising teens workshop on March 3, 2012.

What About Boys?

howard — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:02:25 +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 Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Register through Legacy Health Systems. Portland, OR.

Boys as Peacemakers

howard — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:49:32 +0000

This youth workshop will help boys understand the impact of socialization on their development. Middle school and high school aged participants will consider how they can support their peers to be their best. Oregon Peacemakers Conference. Portland, OR.

BAM! Engaging Boys In Counseling and Classroom Settings

howard — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:17:21 +0000

Learn all you need to know to confidently lead BAM! groups at this full day workshop. Participants will learn about the research that underlies the BAM! approach as well as practice the adventure based activities and strategic storytelling methods used in BAM! groups. Presented with Peter Mortola, PhD and Stephen Grant, LCSW. Registration through Lewis and Clark College. Portland, OR.

Moving To The Middle

howard — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:39:22 +0000

This parent presentation will consider the lives of middle school students, look at the changes required in families to support young teens, and explore strategies for maintaining connections during this transition time. Stoller Middle School. Beaverton, OR.

Boys and Girls Side by Side

howard — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:33:30 +0000

Too often the topic of gender differences is approached as a zero sum game as if one gender has it worse and that by helping one gender we will hurt the other. This workshop explores the strengths and challenges boys and girls tend to face in terms of relationships without pathologizing either boys or girls. Parents will leave this workshop with new ideas about how to best support their sons and daughters. There will be time to talk about how these issues apply to the environment of daVinci Middle School. Portland, OR.