Community Outreach

Therapeutic Options staff members are available to give presentations to parent and community organizations on a number of topics related to the field of mental health. Our presentations are geared towards helping people better understand various disorders including those on the autism spectrum, attention deficit disorders, various types of anxieties and a range of learning disabilities.

In addition to explaining the symptoms and challenges presented by these conditions, we focus on the promise and limitations of various therapeutic approaches. Social skills development, speech and language therapies, neurofeedback and RDI are explained as are strategies to obtain appropriate services from schools and community institutions.

Spring 2007 Presentations

All clients of the office are invited to attend our Spring 2007 presentations described below. People not clients of the office are welcome to attend for a $10 fee. Registration will be limited so please register in advance by calling (973) 276-9040 and leaving a message with Kathleen, our office manager, at extension 8. Refreshments will be served

Social Skills Difficulties in Children: A Two Part Presentation

Mark Pesner, Ph.D. will present a description of social skill difficulties, a discussion of current theories and research, and strategies for improving social skills at school, home and in the neighborhood.

• Thursday mornings - March 22 and April 5 at 11:00am
• Wednesday evenings - March 28 and April 11 at 7:30pm