28 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday November 4, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Learn how to spill your guts to your teenager Dr. Karyn Gordon, one of Canada's leading authorities on understanding and communicating with youth, will be in Oakville on Nov. 14 as part of a multi-city national speaking tour. Dr. Gordon will appear at Real Canadian Super Store, 201 Oak Park Dr. from 7-9 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Call 1-866-596-7277 ext. 3. A registration fee of $10 will go to the President's Choice Children's Charity. A renowned parent/teen coach, speaker and author, Dr. Gordon will speak in each city at both a school and a local Loblaws or affiliated store. The school sessions will alternate between two interactive workshops to help children in grades four to 12: Spill Your Guts (three strategies to build self-esteem) or Friendships Unplugged (three practical ways to build healthy friendships). At the Loblaws engagements, she will facilitate her Lost in Translation seminar (five keys to understanding parent/youth communication). Visit www.drkaryn.com. "When I speak across the country, the number one question I get asked from parents is how can I get my kids to talk with me?" said Gordon. "My five tips to great parent/child communication are: know your end goal; know the best time and know the worst time; know the right words; know your body language; and, seek feedback." Gordon, a motivational speaker, author, TV/radio host and magazine contributor, has spoken to more than 200,000 teens, parents, counselors and marketers across North America. Her gift is communicating creatively so psychology makes sense, to both teens and parents. She has a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and while not on the road, operates a coaching and wellness studio with her husband, a chiropractor, in the Beaches area of downtown Toronto. What's missing from your family's health? Health Workshop Presented by: Dr. Jenna Davis Alliance Chiropody (Foot Care) Clinic Member of Alliance Healthcare Professionals Inc. "Providing quality foot care to meet all your foot health needs" Joanna Berrigan Offers In-Home or On-Site Counseling Helping families cope and communicate after diagnosis Wednesday, November 8, 7-8pm RSVP Alliance Healthcare 905-845-2291 Check our website for more information. Dr. Jenna Davis Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Alliance Healthcare Professionals SALIMA KASSAM REG. CHIROPODIST AMERICAN EXPRESS EXPRE Specializing in: · Foot/Arch Pain · General/Diabetic Care · Permanent Ingrown Toenail Removal · Custom Made Foot Orthotics P Now Accepting Thursday/Friday Appointments For more information: www.talk2jb.ca or call 905.845.2291 232 South Service Rd. E, Oakville, ON L6J 2X5 www.alliancehealthcare.ca CALL 905-845-2291 232 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD E. 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