Seminars


	Good News Community offers a variety of Divorce Recovery Seminars at various times throughout the year and varied locations around town. Take a look below at the variety of programs we have to offer. Links for each program lead to more details, an interest/registration form, and date of upcoming seminars.
	Coping with Divorce Good News is in the process of re-developing our Coping with Divorce seminar. We are hoping to have another seminar in January of 2012. Please check the calendar for dates.
	Kids Koping This eight-week workshop is for parents and elementary school children. The children are divided into four age groups with trained facilitators. Parents meet together to discuss parenting issues with a licensed social worker.
	Creative Growth These support meetings are held at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 4150 Kalamazoo Ave. SE., every Monday evening. Different speakers each week present a variety of topics designed to help individuals take the steps necessary to live a creative new life. A discussion group follows the speaker with a social opportunity after the meeting. Pre- registration is not necessary. Join us any Monday evening at 7:15 p.m., cost is $5.00 at the door.
	Making a New Me This six-week seminar is designed to help individuals reshape their identity by adapting to and living a responsible single life. Issues discussed with professional presenters include: emotional expression, assertiveness problem solving, being fulfilled and whole.
	Building Positive Relationships This six-week workshop challenges each person to increase their capacity for communication, confrontation and intimacy. Skills in these areas help to develop positive attitudes and behaviors which result in positive relationships.
	Facilitator Training This is a five-week training program in building communications skills for those who would like to improve their active listening skills in a warm, supportive atmosphere.