KCRC Adult Programming

Computer Literacy: (starting October 1st)

Have you ever sat down in front of a computer and not known how to even turn it on? We are offering computer and Internet workshops, free of charge, for everyone from the beginner to the expert, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Some examples of workshop content:

• Everything You Wanted To Know About Computers, But Were Afraid To Ask:
  A beginner's guide to learning how to use a computer, answering any questions you may have.

• Word Processing and Spreadsheets:
  Learning everything you need to know about using word processing and spreadsheet programs, that are used almost everywhere nowadays.

• Extremely Graphic:
  Come and learn the magic of computer graphics, using programs like Flash and Adobe Photoshop

• Surfing the Net:
  Check out the secrets and wonders of the Internet.

ADULT DROP-IN: (STARTING SEPTEMBER 19th)

We will be offering a new time slot for our drop-in program specifically for adults in the community. Suring this time, people can come in and take advantage of the following resources:

• A full-time employment counselor ready to assist you with your employment needs and answer any questions (please see the Vocations In Progress program description)
• Five computer workstations with high-speed Internet access - work on resumes, play games, or just surf the net
• Photocopy, fax and email service on-site
• A number of recreational resources, such as a pool table, ping-pong and foosball tables, arts and crafts supplies, TV and VCR, Nintendo 64, Playstation, and much more

Come down and enjoy this free-of-charge service at the KCRC, every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm.

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PARENT SUPPORT GROUP SERIES
Beginning Tuesday, October 2, 2002 6:30-8:30pm

P.S. Group
The Parent Support Group will address the needs and issues affecting parents and relatives who are raising or interacting with children with specific issues such as high risk behaviour, attention deficit disorder or other issues such as anger, self esteem or relationships. This group will be run on a monthly basis initially and increased to bi-weekly based on need and community response.

The program will be based on Barbara Coloroso's books and video's 'KIDS ARE WORTH IT'. This program will run once a month on Wednesday from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.

The program's primary focus will be to use methods of discipline that preserve the dignity of both parent and child, as well as an introduction to alternative methods and therapies.

TLC Club
Initially begins October 2, 2002 8:30 - 10:30 then every Monday evening (Time on Monday to be announced)

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is say no. This group will run on a weekly basis and will deal with parents of youth who are in trouble: addictions, law, drop outs, runaways, etc. The goal of this group will be the same as the P.S. Group but will add a dimension of networking that will teach caretakers to act assertively and will provide a strong support group of other parents. The network will also serve as a "safe haven" for kids who are unable to return home from time to time.

Tough love is a program for parents troubled by unacceptable "Behaviour". That doesn't limit the program to parents of Pre-Teens and teenagers, for many young people in their 20s and 30s who have failed to make the transition into adulthood and have much the same dependency on their parents as teenagers do.

Fundamental to tough love is the parent/community support group. The parent/community support group brings together the parents of these young people to help each other learn to look at their problems differently and gradually change their responses to their children's behaviour. The group also reaches out to the schools, legal system, and human service agencies and professionals to develop a common understanding of tough love purposes and strategies, to achieve a cooperative approach to this pressing social dilemma. It will also feature an introduction to alternative methods and therapies.

For more information contact Kathy or Janis at the Centre at 632-4660.