five free safety seminars

The Tigard Chamber is partnering with Karate on Main to bring five free safety seminars targeted at kids, families and women. The series kicks off Thursday, Feb. 23rd and continues for five consecutive Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., seminars start promptly at 7 p.m. All seminars will be held at the Tigard Chamber?s Pearson Community Room (12345 SW Main Street, Tigard).
These seminars are free, and you can sign up to attend any and all that are of interest to you. If you have questions regarding this series or an individual seminar, contact Robert Ellis at 503-968-1600 or sensei@karateonmain.com
Dealing with Bullies - Strategies for Parents and Kids
Date: February 23, 2012
Instructor: Robert E. Ellis, Chief Instructor Karate on Main
Learn:
The Signs Your Child May be Bullied * What to Do if Your Child is Bullied * What do I do if my child is bullying others? * Parental Responsibilities * Cyber Bullies * Dealing with Bullies -Strategies for Kids
Register - Dealing with Bullies


Stranger Danger
Date: March I, 2012
Instructor: Robert E. Ellis, Chief Instructor Karate on Main


People who look friendly are not always safe. Learning how to deal with strangers is essential to give children and parents skills to prevent abduction and associated anxieties and fears.
Reducing children's vulnerability requires basic understanding of these offenders and their behaviors. This seminar helps parents and children develop specific ground rules to enhance personal safety.
Register - Stranger Danger

Online Safety - What Families Should Know
Date: March 8, 2012
Instructor: William Eisenhauer, Professor Portland State University


Advances in computer technologies allow our children to reach new sources of information and cultural experiences and interact with friends and the global community in ways most parents never dreamed possible. These new technologies require personal responsibility and the need for true awareness of online risks. This seminar for parents, teens, and children identifies these risks and the mitigating actions that can be taken while online to increase web usefulness while minimizing hazards.
Register - Online Safety

Peaceful Conflict Resolution for Kids and Adults
Date: March 15, 2012
Instructor: Christopher E. Fender, JD, MS
Learn:
What conflict is, why it happens, how it escalates, and how you can prevent seemingly innocent events from turning hostile.? * Conflict resolution skills, strategies, and solutions that you can use to take charge of conflict situations.? * To manage and mediate conflicts, enhancing your personal productivity and performance.
Register - Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Women's Self Defense - Why should you care?
Date: March 22, 2012
Instructor: Robert E. Ellis, Chief Instructor Karate on Main

If you are a woman, you are a target for certain kinds of criminals. The best self-protection for most crimes is prevention. If prevention fails, your best chance is to fight back. But you must know HOW to fight back.
Learn:
?Danger Recognition ?The Attack Timeline ?Your Most Powerful Weapon ?Avoidance Strategies ?De-escalation Strategies ?Verbal Self-Defense ?Empowerment ?The Defensive Mindset ?How to Stay Calm ?Targeting Your Opponent ?Escaping ?Effective Defensive Techniques
Register - Women's Self Defense

Source: http://yourneighbors.blogspot.com/2012/02/five-free-safety-seminars.html

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