Traverse Counseling & Consulting

Therapy and Consulting

Events

Our upcoming Training and Workshops: (scroll down for more information on each of these)

 

Workshop:
Compassionate Leadership; Helping Families Navigate Changes in Elderly Care

All families experience changes in life, as members age. Families can get stuck in reactive patterns, where anxiety, grieving, hurt and anger may show up, as a their loved one changes with time. It is important for families to courageously lead through this transition to ensure safety, wellness and agency. Knowing what predictably will come, and creating good leadership and structure for your family, supports wellness and reduces anxiety during this amazing and extraordinary stage of life. Come and join us to learn life giving ways to enhance your family leadership.

Participants of this dynamic, interactive presentation will:

  • Understand common family dynamics
  • Be equipped to lead courageous conversations
  • Be prepared for the normal stress points of both caregivers and loved ones
  • Be aware of resources available

Presenter: Michael Borowiak, LICSW

Date and Time: Saturday, February 22, 2020, 9:00 to 10:30

Location: The Pillars of Shorewood Landing, 6000 Chaska Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331

Diabetes & Your Teen:  Surviving the Turbulent Transition to Independent Management

Are you and your teen struggling to see eye-to-eye on their diabetes management?

Is your teen’s diabetes care leaving you feeling anxious and frustrated?

Are you struggling to keep yourself afloat?

Traverse Counseling & Consulting hosts an educational workshop for parents of teens who are beginning or in the process of transiting to independent management.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Gain an understanding about adolescent brain development and age-appropriate developmental milestones, including appropriate expectations for diabetes management.
  • Learn a framework for the process of transitioning your teen to independent management while addressing the emotional and relational challenges.
  • Discuss ways in which families can get stuck in the process and strategies for getting unstuck, such as:
    • Improving communication skills and problem solving skills
    • Developing stronger parental alignment and leadership
    • Helping parents and their teen develop coping strategies
    • Improving all interpersonal relationships in the family

 

Second Saturday

The 2nd Saturday of each month @ Traverse Counseling & Consulting, GBC

1000 Shelard Pkwy, Suite 220, St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Second Saturday

This workshop is designed to help individuals take the next step, no matter where they are in the process of untying the knot. Second Saturday deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way.

Note: No workshop July or August 2019. For more information and/or to register: Second Saturday Twin Cities