http://www.hitonassociates.net/site Counseling, Consultation, Training Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:40:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2012/02/connecting-to-boys-strengths/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/12/collaborating-with-youth-in-treatment/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/10/helping-your-son-succeed-in-school/ • Learn more about BAM! Boys Advocacy and Mentoring. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/10/bam/ • Howard will present his popular full day raising teens workshop on March 3, 2012. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/10/save-the-date/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/10/what-about-boys-2/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/10/boys-as-peacemakers/ 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 ... http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/10/bam-engaging-boys-in-counseling-and-classroom-settings/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/10/moving-to-the-middle/ 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 ... http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2011/09/coaching-boys-toward-healthy-peer-relationships/