Learning is a life-long process. The more we understand about our
children, the better we can encourage and equip them to meet the challenges
of school and of life. It’s also true that the earlier we identify
issues, the easier they are to address effectively.
I hope you will find this issue informative and that you will help
ACC by forwarding it to a friend or loved one.
Thank you for your interest and support.
Dr. Joe Verga
Executive Director, ACC
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AUGUST FEATURES
The Testing Path
Parenting for Beginners or the Battle Weary!
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Why I Serve
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| The
Testing Path
In a parent’s relationship with a child, or in that child’s
relationship to his classroom environment, questions may arise which
lead to considering the questions: Should my child be tested? If
so, what kind of testing? If tested, then what?
Three types of tests are commonly considered for children: ADHD
assessment, learning disability testing, and personality testing.
Dr. Heath Greene, a clinical psychologist at ACC, provides a roadmap
to navigate these questions. Read
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Parenting for Beginners or the Battle Weary!
With school just around the corner, thoughts
are shifting from flexible schedules to hectic calendars, from
carefree days to homework assignments. If school is spelled
S-T-R-E-S-S at your house, Read
more for some helpful ideas from ACC’s Dr. Heath Greene.
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Learning Styles - One Size Doesn't Fit All
As parents, it is usually easy to identify which
of our children is more naturally athletic, musical, or creative.
We may not, however, give thought to the way in which our children
learn. Recognizing how God has uniquely created us in this way,
too, may help us parent more smoothly as well as provide helpful
information to our child’s leaders at church or teachers at
school. Read
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Why I Serve
Martha Sloop has been a member of the Board of
Directors for Associates in Christian Counseling for more than 3
years. Read
more as she describes her call to serve this “well-kept
secret.”.
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| Book Reviews
The Gesell Institute Child Development
Series
Louise Bates Ames and Frances L. Ilg
There is a book for each year from 1 (Your One Year Old) through
9 and a combined one for ages 10-14 which detail development in
every area of a child’s life.
SOS: Help for Parents
Lynn Clark, PhD
Parents Press, 1996
Provides basic techniques for improving a child’s behavior
with insights based on a variety of different personalities and
temperaments.
Strong-Willed Child or Dreamer?
Dr. Ron. L. Braund
Thomas Nelson, 1996
Helps parents deal with a child who is principle-oriented rather
than rule-oriented, highly creative, and overly sensitive.
The Way They Learn
Cynthia Tobias
Tyndale House Publishers, 1996
Introduces a variety of learning styles that shape the way a child
interprets his world. Understanding these preferences enables a
parent to reach a child more effectively and efficiently.
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| Coming in September...
What
A parenting conference
Where
Maple Springs
United Methodist Church
2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem
When
Sunday, 9/18/05, 2-6PM
Featuring
A special speaker and workshops
offered by some of ACC’s therapists
Be sure to read our September Newsletter for more
details, visit our website or visit www.maplesprings.org |
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Do You Have an ACC Story?
We welcome anyone who might be willing to share
their counseling experience at ACC. Your information would be presented
in a way to protect your privacy while at the same time encouraging
others who might be considering seeking help.
Please contact Dr. Joe Verga, Executive Director,
at 336-896-0065 ext. 206, or jverga@christiancounseling.org.
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| Wish
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this time ACC is in need of:
Office furniture such as desks, chairs,
loveseat, end tables, or bookcases
Plants for our new offices, any size,
but need to prefer artificial light
Repair to a Ricoh copier—est. $400
If you’re in a position to help, we’d
love to hear from you!
Please contact our office manager,
Jean Lambert, at
336-896-0065, ext. 203,
or via email
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Thought |
"What's done to children, they will do to
society."
Karl A. Menniger
psychiatrist
(1893-1990)
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