Jewish Parenting Conference:
Strengthening Your Parenting Skills

for Elementary School Parents

in conjunction with and at Emek Hebrew Academy, Sherman Oaks, CA


Sunday, November 14, 2004

Keynote Address:

Setting Limits on Internet Access and Use/Setting Limits and Monitoring After School Activities and Friends

Susan Belgrad, Ph.D.
Associate Professork Elementary Education
Michael D. Eisner College of Education,
Cal State University, Northridge

Session 1A:

How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop"

Sharon Garrett, LCSW, BCD
Ms. Garrett has a thriving private practice for children and their families. She is currently at Emek Academy three days a week where she provides clinical and academic consultation to parents, children and staff for the benefit of each child. Her background includes teaching elementary and middle grades and the development of innovative programs for children with special learning challenges. She has taught child development classes on the college level and has done numerous in-service workshops for parents and professionals alike

Session 1B:

Responding to Anger in Children

Shirley Lebovics, LCSW
Mrs. Lebovics is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Beverly Hills where she offers counseling to adults, families and children. Her area of expertice is in the field of domestic violence, trauma and anger management and has written extensively on these topics.

Session 2A:

Discussion of Video

Sharon Garrett, LCSW, BCD


Session 2B:

Conflict Resolution in the Family

Ernest Katz, Ph.D
Dr. katz is director of the Behavioral Sciences Section in the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Deseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Katz and his staff assist children and teens with serious health problems in their adjustment to illness and treatment, along with their families. As a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology in the Keck School of Medicine, USC, Dr. Katz is active in teaching and research. He is also a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in the care of children, adolescents and families. Dr. Katz and his wife Frieda are the parents of five children and one grandson.

Session 2C:

Overindulging Children

Darla Dunlop, Ph.D.
Dr. Dunlop is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice with more than 30 years experience in the mental health field. She has served on the Board of Directors of the LA County Psychological Association and the San Fernando Valley Psychological Association. She was the Director of Development at the Alcott Center and is currently the Director of Development at the Switzer Center, a special education school for children with learning and emotional problems. Dr. Dunlop is a member of the graduate psychology faculty at Mount St. Mary's College and teaches education programs for families of those challenged by mental illness, learning disabilities and developmental disorders.


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