A. Michael Blanche, licensed social worker who specializes in addiction treatment, will conduct four monthly open-forum sessions for parents in Schieck Hall at Berwyn United Methodist Church beginning Jan. 26. The program is sponsored by the church’s Drug and Alcohol Referral Team (DART) and the E Chelsea Campbell Memorial Foundation.

The forums will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in January, February, March and April. All parents currently raising children are invited.

These are Free and open to the public on the dates below from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Berwyn United Methodist Church, 140 Waterloo Ave, Berwyn, PA

January 24 An Evening with Ann Smith. Boundary Set-ting with your Teen. Setting good boundaries is a challenge for any parent. Managing disrespectful attitudes, under-standing irresponsible behaviors and establishing healthy limits while trying to keep family relationships healthy.

February 28 Defining Resilience. Changing the way we see conflict and how we resolve pain and overcome trauma.

March 27 Social Norming and Parenting Structure. A framework for support in raising teens. Presenting a theoret-ical framework with practical interventions that will rein-force what has been working within your home and provide innovative options for engaging your resistant teen.

April 24 Teen Mental Health. Teen Mental Health Issues with Louis Bevilacqua

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For more than 11 years, A. Michael Blanche has provided clinical counseling for those who are diagnosed with both addiction and other psychological disorders. He is experienced in treatment options available for adults and adolescents who have these dual diagnoses. He has a bachelor’s degree in human services from Villanova University and a master’s degree in social services from Bryn Mawr College. He provides counseling at Bryn Mawr College, West Chester University, and the Caron Foundation.

For more information, call Gail Campbell at 610-644-7843 or email chelseamemorial@yahoo.com


What Can DART Do
Each of us can offer our prayers for individuals and their families who are daily struggling with the pain of addiction. Secondly, we have wonderful resources within our church who are committed to caring, provide support and information, and above all, maintain confidentiality. The DART Team includes Nancy Atchison, Gail Campbell, Rosalie Hart, Tom O'Donnell, Anne Ponce, Pastor Phil, Kate Walker, Ann West, Barbara Hall, Gina Larson, Jeff Barger, Patty Littlewood and Liz Young.