Sex, Drugs, and Rock-n-Roll

Join Weston Youth Services as we continue our series Tackling the Tough Stuff; this month we focus on some of the toughest of the tough - Sex, Drugs, and Rock-and-Roll. 

All of the interactive sessions will be co-led by guest speakers to highlight social, psychological, educational, and legal information and issues for children of all ages.  Our aim is to help parents gain awareness regarding how their own beliefs and behaviors influence children; knowledge about developmental theories, current research, and educational and legal mandates; as well as practical and effective strategies to enhance parent-child communication and relationships.  And most importantly, we hope to give parents the tools and the tenacity to tackle the tough stuff (and maybe even see that it doesn’t have to be so tough after all). 

Thursday April 4th   7-8:30 pm
Weston Public Library Community Room
Let's talk about sex: A frank discussion with Dr. Bob

Often "the talk" about the birds and the bees is the most dreaded of all, but it doesn't necessarily all get covered in one talk, and it doesn't need to be so dreadful.   Bring your partner or spouse to this evening event, and bring all the questions you always wanted to ask or were uncertain how to answer.    
Guest speaker: Dr. Bob Selverstone, a licensed psychologist in private practice in Westport, CT, and a retired veteran of 35 years as a public school teacher, counselor and administrator.  He has written for numerous professional journals, been featured in a dozen award-winning educational videos, and has appeared on many radio and TV programs. 

Monday April 22nd  7-8:30 pm

Liquor laws: What parents should know about parties, possession, and penalties.
Talking about alcohol and drug use and abuse requires knowledge of limits, laws, and liability.  Come listen to a lawyer and learn the facts about underage drinking, social hosting, and drug possession

Guest Speaker: Frederic S. Ury is a prominent trial lawyer who has been in practice for over 34 years.  He is a past President of the Connecticut Bar Association and the National Conference of Bar Presidents, and frequently lectures on such diverse topics as civil procedure and ethics.

Tuesday April 30th   12-1:30 pm
Discomfort and Dialogue

Conversations about sex, alcohol, and drugs can often be uncomfortable for both parents and their children.  In this interactive seminar we will discuss how particular topics stir particular emotions, and how to deal with such feelings of discomfort when trying to have an open dialogue with children. 
Guest speaker: Jaqueline Lapa Sussman, MS, LPC, a psychotherapist, author, and l

ecturer and one of the foremost practitioners of eidetic image psychology.  She has delivered lectures and seminars worldwide, and is a longtime Weston resident.  She is the author of several books (including Images of Desire and Freedom from Failure) and numerous articles, and writes a monthly self-help column for Total Health magazine.

Up next

Coming in May…..

Mothers as Models and Father Figures

            Maternal mindsets and paternal perspectives: Nurturing the next generation of comfortable, confident, and caring men and women

Coming in June….

Camp, college, and coming of age

            Encouraging independence and discouraging indiscretion: How parents can promote growth and good even when they aren’t around 

For more information about the series please visit our website www.westonyouthservices.org  which also features corresponding resources including articles, book recommendations, and suggested organizations and websites.