Newsletter March 2015

PRN Newsletter [March 2015]
In This Issue
What is Love?
Tracks by PRN
Parenting by Example

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Independent Living Services Offered
Live In mentors/advocates/sober living coaches
Reparation of school transcripts
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Preparation for SAT/ACT Exams
Case management/Consultation
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Behavior management techniques
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Communication skills training
School interventions
Strong Interest Inventory
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“No child should be taken from his natural parents until everything possible has been done to build up the home into what an American home should be.” 
-Children’s Aid Society
1923
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Specializations

Nero-developmental disordersSpectrum disorders

Bipolar

Depression

Anxiety

OCD

Adoption

Personality Disorders

Trauma/Stress &
Conduct  disorders

Substance-related &
Addictive disorders

Educational/occupational
problems

Problems related to primary support group, social environment & legal system

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Parenting – What is love?
Parenting Teens with Love & Logic By Foster Cline and Jim Fay 
Teaches us:
Love means maintaining a healthy relationship with our teens, empowering them to make their own decisions, to live with their own mistakes, and to grow through the consequences.
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Parenting Ideas  – Teach by Example:
What is that old adage?  Do you remember?
“Children live what they learn.”
So……..what exactly are we teaching them?
  • To be Trustworthy? –  You’ve got to be able to live up to your word and keep a confidence. Parenting finds fulfillment in encouraging, supporting and building up your teen.
  • To be Loving? – Part of parenting is telling your teens what they mean to you. No one ever gets tired of hearing that he/ she is loved, valued and appreciated.
  • To be Open?  Be honest with your teen. As you learn more about them and become more comfortable in your relationship with them, you will naturally share more about yourself with them. Good parenting is a journey to find what works for your family.
  • To be Respectful?  This means listening without interrupting. It means avoiding a judgmental (condemning) conversation with a critical spirit. Instead, make sure the words that come out of your mouth are kind, uplifting and considerate. Your teen should be able to walk away from you feeling they’ve been treated as an important person in your world.
  • To be Selfish?  Rather than asking what your teen should be doing for you, find what you can do for your teen. Make a deliberate effort to discover what your teen needs. A kind word? A helping hand? Encouragement? Comfort? One of the side benefits of treating your teen in this manner is that, more often than not, they will respond by returning the favor.
  • To be Honest?  Pointing out weaknesses in your teen’s behavior or lifestyle can be difficult, but as long as you’re speaking the truth in love (and trying not to be hurtful), these tricky times can prove to be building blocks in your relationship.
  • How About Staying Positive? No one wants to be around a person who’s negative all the time – a person who sees the glass as half empty instead of half full. Look for the best in your teen. Then express those optimistic thoughts.  If you want to see them happy, mirror what happiness is to you, so they can see a path for themselves.
As parents we give guidance, direction, love and support, so that as our children become young adults, we see success in watching them find direction and happiness for their own lives.

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 Parents sometimes need  advice
and guidance too.

Check out our Tracks® by PRN program.
It provides customized  services to young adults who are transitioning back into the community, a college living environment or an independent living situation.  We provide comprehensive wraparound services.  Our goal is to provide a seamless transition in order to empower your teen as they reach this important milestone.
You can learn more at our website:  www.prnforfamiles.com
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We would love the opportunity to talk to you.  Our initial consultation is free and without obligation. Feel free to forward this email to friends or family who might like to hear more about us.
Sincerely,

Charles Elias
Executive Director
PRN for Families, Inc
888-762-5973

Accreditation and Memberships

In 2017, PRN for Families earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

PRN for Families is also a member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), which develops guidelines for ethical principles and best practices.

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Charles Elias, LCSW, MAC, LAC
PRN for Families™
P.O. Box 6282
Snowmass Village, CO 81615

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1537
Golden CO, 80402

(888) 762-5973 Toll Free
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