Prevention Starts with Relationships
Prevention Starts with Relationships A conference for professionals who work with children, youth and families. presented by
Family Health and Wellness Program One hour of credit will be given for OCFS training category 1: (Principles of Early Childhood Development) for January 19, 2018.
Educators from the Family Health and Wellness Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension will present research-based information on the importance of relationships in raising children with the character and resilience to make healthy decisions. January 19, 2018 Relationships and Human Development
A child’s well-being and healthy development in all domains – physical, cognitive, social and emotional – relies on the support and nurturing of caring adults. In this session, we will examine several theories about the role of relationships in resilience, thriving and achievement.
Relationship in Families
We will explore the various relationships in families starting with the primacy of the infant-mother relationship in the critical first year of life. We will discuss attachment, responsiveness and the dance of attunement and how they set the stage for all other relationships in the life of the child. Group activities and discussions will also explore sibling and extended family relationships.
Relationship Tool #1: Communication
Research identifies communication as an essential building block of strong relationships. In this session, we will discuss what good communication practices look like and identify communication blockers as well. By building good communication practices, families can remain strong, even when things get tough.
Relationship Tool #2: Cooperation
Learning to cooperate is an essential skill for all human beings. At home, at school, at work, at play, each of us must learn to get along with others. We will examine ways that children either learn or do not learn cooperation in their family relationships and how that affects their experiences throughout childhood and adolescence.
February 2, 2018 Relationship Tool #3: Caring
The Beatles sang “All we need is love,” but how do human beings learn to give love and to get it? How do children know that they are loved and cared for? What are the effects of feeling ignored or unimportant? We will discuss how positive and supportive relationships promote everything from early brain development to healthy decision making.
The Company They Keep
Friendships play an important role in the healthy development of children. Having friends helps develop pro-social skills like sharing, negotiating and problem solving. As children become adolescents their peer group becomes more important. Let’s explore the influence that peer relationships can have - both positive and negative.
Community Connectedness
When children and young people are connected to caring individuals in out-of-home settings, they are more likely to be engaged in those environments and experience success. In this session, we will explore what connectedness means and the skills adults need to foster it.
Relationship Tool #4: Commitment
Commitment is the hard work, selflessness and loyalty that someone gives to another person, a group, an organization or activity. We will examine what commitment looks like in families and how it can be fostered. Lastly we will discuss the value and purpose of commitment, grit and perseverance.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Cornell Cooperative Extension is funded in part by Suffolk County through the office of the County Executive and the County Legislature.
REGISTRATION FORM - Prevention Starts with Relationships Dates Cost ❏ January 19, 2018. . . . . . . . $45.00 ❏ February 2, 2018. . . . . . . . $45.00 ❏ Both days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00
Light breakfast, lunch, breaks and handouts included in conference fee. Space is limited, please register by January 12, 2018.
Registration Information Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Organization________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________________State_____________Zip____________________ Phone______________________________________E-mail__________________________________________ Payment Information ❏ Make check payable to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and return to: Prevention Starts with Relationships Attn: Jane Juran 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100 Riverhead, NY 11901-3071
❏ Credit card: ❏ VISA
❏ MasterCard
Card number____________________________________ CVV#____________ Expiration date__________________
Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County office if you have any special needs.
Conference Schedule 8:30 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:45 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:45 pm 2:45 pm
Sign in and breakfast Welcome Workshop #1 Break Workshop #2 Lunch Workshop #3 Break Workshop #4 Closing and evaluation
Directions to Cornell Cooperative Extension From the West Take LIE to Exit 72 — Route 58. Continue east to traffic circle and turn right on Roanoke Avenue. Proceed to traffic light and make right turn on Pulaski Street. Make left turn at next light on Griffing Avenue and continue two blocks. Cornell Cooperative Extension will be on right side of street. From the East Take Route 25 West (becomes Route 58 after County Road 105) to traffic circle. Go south on Roanoke Avenue and follow directions above. From the South Take Sunrise Highway (Route 27) to County Road 51 North. Take CR 51 to end and bear left at CR 94 West (also Route 24). Stay right on CR 94a North and cross river to light at West Main Street. Cross over to Court Street and continue to Griffing Avenue. Turn left and cross railroad tracks. Cornell Cooperative Extension is on left side of road.
Family Health and Wellness Family Health and Wellness (FHW) is one of the oldest initiatives in the Cooperative Extension system. Originally called Home Economics and supporting rural homemakers with information and classes on home management and food preservation, it expanded into urban and suburban areas as family and consumer sciences with resources on human development, family finances and energy conservation. Today the FHW program continues to evolve and address critical issues facing Suffolk’s families: diabetes, childhood obesity and raising healthy children. FHW educators strengthen families through parent education programs and improve community health through nutrition education, diabetes prevention and self-management, and creating healthier places to live, work and play. They conduct workshops and classes in libraries, schools, health centers and other community locations throughout Suffolk County. They teach parents, grandparents, educators, child care staff, health care providers, youth workers and human service professionals who care for and work with children, youth and families.
Family Health and Wellness Program One hour of credit will be given for OCFS training category 1: (Principles of Early Childhood Development) for January 19, 2018.
Educators from the Family Health and Wellness Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension will present research-based information on the importance of relationships in raising children with the character and resilience to make healthy decisions. January 19, 2018 Relationships and Human Development
A child’s well-being and healthy development in all domains – physical, cognitive, social and emotional – relies on the support and nurturing of caring adults. In this session, we will examine several theories about the role of relationships in resilience, thriving and achievement.
Relationship in Families
We will explore the various relationships in families starting with the primacy of the infant-mother relationship in the critical first year of life. We will discuss attachment, responsiveness and the dance of attunement and how they set the stage for all other relationships in the life of the child. Group activities and discussions will also explore sibling and extended family relationships.
Relationship Tool #1: Communication
Research identifies communication as an essential building block of strong relationships. In this session, we will discuss what good communication practices look like and identify communication blockers as well. By building good communication practices, families can remain strong, even when things get tough.
Relationship Tool #2: Cooperation
Learning to cooperate is an essential skill for all human beings. At home, at school, at work, at play, each of us must learn to get along with others. We will examine ways that children either learn or do not learn cooperation in their family relationships and how that affects their experiences throughout childhood and adolescence.
February 2, 2018 Relationship Tool #3: Caring
The Beatles sang “All we need is love,” but how do human beings learn to give love and to get it? How do children know that they are loved and cared for? What are the effects of feeling ignored or unimportant? We will discuss how positive and supportive relationships promote everything from early brain development to healthy decision making.
The Company They Keep
Friendships play an important role in the healthy development of children. Having friends helps develop pro-social skills like sharing, negotiating and problem solving. As children become adolescents their peer group becomes more important. Let’s explore the influence that peer relationships can have - both positive and negative.
Community Connectedness
When children and young people are connected to caring individuals in out-of-home settings, they are more likely to be engaged in those environments and experience success. In this session, we will explore what connectedness means and the skills adults need to foster it.
Relationship Tool #4: Commitment
Commitment is the hard work, selflessness and loyalty that someone gives to another person, a group, an organization or activity. We will examine what commitment looks like in families and how it can be fostered. Lastly we will discuss the value and purpose of commitment, grit and perseverance.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Cornell Cooperative Extension is funded in part by Suffolk County through the office of the County Executive and the County Legislature.
REGISTRATION FORM - Prevention Starts with Relationships Dates Cost ❏ January 19, 2018. . . . . . . . $45.00 ❏ February 2, 2018. . . . . . . . $45.00 ❏ Both days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00
Light breakfast, lunch, breaks and handouts included in conference fee. Space is limited, please register by January 12, 2018.
Registration Information Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Organization________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________________State_____________Zip____________________ Phone______________________________________E-mail__________________________________________ Payment Information ❏ Make check payable to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and return to: Prevention Starts with Relationships Attn: Jane Juran 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100 Riverhead, NY 11901-3071
❏ Credit card: ❏ VISA
❏ MasterCard
Card number____________________________________ CVV#____________ Expiration date__________________
Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County office if you have any special needs.
Conference Schedule 8:30 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:45 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:45 pm 2:45 pm
Sign in and breakfast Welcome Workshop #1 Break Workshop #2 Lunch Workshop #3 Break Workshop #4 Closing and evaluation
Directions to Cornell Cooperative Extension From the West Take LIE to Exit 72 — Route 58. Continue east to traffic circle and turn right on Roanoke Avenue. Proceed to traffic light and make right turn on Pulaski Street. Make left turn at next light on Griffing Avenue and continue two blocks. Cornell Cooperative Extension will be on right side of street. From the East Take Route 25 West (becomes Route 58 after County Road 105) to traffic circle. Go south on Roanoke Avenue and follow directions above. From the South Take Sunrise Highway (Route 27) to County Road 51 North. Take CR 51 to end and bear left at CR 94 West (also Route 24). Stay right on CR 94a North and cross river to light at West Main Street. Cross over to Court Street and continue to Griffing Avenue. Turn left and cross railroad tracks. Cornell Cooperative Extension is on left side of road.
Family Health and Wellness Family Health and Wellness (FHW) is one of the oldest initiatives in the Cooperative Extension system. Originally called Home Economics and supporting rural homemakers with information and classes on home management and food preservation, it expanded into urban and suburban areas as family and consumer sciences with resources on human development, family finances and energy conservation. Today the FHW program continues to evolve and address critical issues facing Suffolk’s families: diabetes, childhood obesity and raising healthy children. FHW educators strengthen families through parent education programs and improve community health through nutrition education, diabetes prevention and self-management, and creating healthier places to live, work and play. They conduct workshops and classes in libraries, schools, health centers and other community locations throughout Suffolk County. They teach parents, grandparents, educators, child care staff, health care providers, youth workers and human service professionals who care for and work with children, youth and families.
