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You can't stop change But K-W Counselling shows how to cope Melodeo Martinuk Chronicle Staff Helping people develop and practice the personal skills necessary to cope with life's challenges is the goal of a new family life and education program offered by K-W Counselling Services. "Our overall purpose is to help people live life more fully and richly, and most important of all, to show them how to be more adaptable to change. In our society change is there, you can't stop it--maybe the best gift an adult can give to himself or herself is to learn how to cope with this change," said program instructor Kathryn Bosch. Tr According to Bosch, the series was developed in response to requests from the public, which, because of demands on the time of K-W Servicesreittt full-time counsellors, could not be met/K-W Services has tried to offer education programs all along, but they could only be done in pieces, according to the time our counsellors could give. Our counsellors are in demand, and we have a far longer waiting list of clients than we like to see," she ‘Bosch was hired last November to prepare a new educational series, and has spent the past two months surveying local teachers. pastors, social workers and said. Nhmod (ihroios' “a” RECONDITIONED USED VW RABBITS 6 month or 6,000 km guarantee Fast - Friendly Service For expert repairs call Mike or Klaus at 884-7640 Ron 's Service Centre Ltd. 382 King St. N., Waterloo (Behind Houligen'e) Call 884-7700 for appointment Proprietor Ron Brezynskie (tormerty Ron'e Shell Service Centre Ltd.) MAJOR & MINOR REPAIRS OIL LUBE PRICE & ihiyiiiiii Special in offqct until Jan. 31 /86 435 Coneétégo Rd. W., Waters. most cars, with this coupon only, reg. $18.95 T Volvo Mercedes Volkswagen USED CAR SALES counsellors to determine what types of programs most needed. _ "We talked to teachers, we talked to counsellors, and when we asked what do you think the needs are, the first response was always parenting, so that is what we've focussed on in this first session," said Bosch. The first series, which begins January 12, includes' such programs as; Parent Effectiveness Training. An eight-session series which offers "no-lose" communica- tion and problem-solving tips effective with children of all ages. Effectiveness Training For Women. Designed to assist women in making their lives more"productive and satisfying. Responsive Parenting. Provides information and techniques to emphasize a practical approach to parenting, including such things as "helpful discipline" and how to communicate with your children. Effective Stepparenting. Designed to help individuals meet the challenges of stepparenting, this program addresses the issues of discipline, role confusion, divided loyalties, and instant parenthood. Skills and Support for the Single Parent. In six sessions this program provides helpful tools for dealing with the problems of single parenthood, focusing on the needs and feelings of both parent and child. Alive and Aware: Improving Communication in Relationships. Alive and Aware: On Intimacy, A day-long session which helps participants to "get in touch with" their own sensuality. were SHEAR HEAVEN wishes to announce the recent appointment of ANITA CHRiSTOFi to their staff. Anita would like to invite all her former clients and new customers to visit her at SHEAR HEAVEN. WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY tl tWrimEEraijl N 1sJlii(i'.iiliiii 1095 Weber St. E., Kitchener 744-6519 699 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener S78-7900 tity) tylFT" NO LIMIT PICK UP ORDERS ONLY (Not valid on Monday and Tuesday) Mom-Wod. 11 n.m.-1 mm; Hunt. 11 tg.nt.-2 a.m,; K Fri. a tut., 11 mun-3 mm; Sort., d p.m.-erMgM Bosch noted that educational programs can also ht designed to answer specific requests from the pubii& Some possible future offerings are: money manage- ment; stress management; dealing with mid-life cancers; caring for older family members; preparing for retirement; marriage preparation. Like all services of K-W Counselling the educational programs are offered on a sliding fee scale, with subsidies available for all who need asssistance.“No one will be denied service because of a low income," she said. While most programs will be held at the services' office at 235 King St. E. Kitchener, location and times can be set to accommodate participant requirements. For more information call "Hip. K-W Counselling Services is a non-profit, non-sectarian professional counselling agency which has served the Kitchener-Waterloo area with community support since 1950. It is a member agency of the K-W United Way. BIG JOHN'S ‘5 SUBMARINES 1 hronicle lassifieds Offer good until Jan. 31786 W.C ANY LARGE SUBMARINE Kathryn Bosch 886-2830 liiGiGGLGG' SET-{J Toronto Guild member 16 YOUNG ST E wuemoo. ammo (519) 884-5141 Anita Chritgtofi award winning CCrCl==i2 qtN5tt-.-PAaE 5