Read the full Newsletter here:  2012 Fall Newsletter

Come join the Asian American Family Services’ Stanley Sue Center for Cultural Competency for the on-going series of Morning Tea Seminars scheduled for the 4th Thursday of even number months.

Morning Tea Seminars are cross-cultural forums so that Houston-area community advocates and practitioners from different helping disciplines can take part in trainings and workshops that are developed to help individuals provide more effective and culturally sensitive mental health care. Mental health professionals from their respective fields will present on a topic currently affecting our community to bring forth a better understanding of our community’s needs. The Morning Tea seminars will be held once every fourth Thursday of the even numbered months.

2012 Morning Tea Seminar Schedule:  (4^th Thursday of even numbered months)

Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00am
Registration/ Check-in: 8:30am – 9:00am

Please RSVP by October 19, 2012 with rsvp@aafstexas.org or call 713-600-9400 (ext. 127)

One (1) Hour CEU available for LMFT, LPC, LMSW

*Please inform us of your CEU request at the time of your RSVP.

Asian American Family Services is proud to announce our 13th Annual Golden Ball will be taking place at at Hotel ZaZa on September 20, 2012.

Come join the Asian American Family Services’ Stanley Sue Center for Cultural Competency for the on-going series of Morning Tea Seminars scheduled for the 4th Thursday of even number months

Morning Tea Seminars are cross-cultural forums so that Houston-area community advocates and practitioners from different helping disciplines can take part in trainings and workshops that are developed to help individuals provide more effective and culturally sensitive mental health care. Mental health professionals from their respective fields will present on a topic currently affecting our community to bring forth a better understanding of our community’s needs. The Morning Tea seminars will be held once every fourth Thursday of the even numbered months.

Morning Tea flyer August 23, 2012

2012 Morning Tea Seminar Schedule:  (4^th Thursday of even numbered months)

Upcoming Seminar: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012

Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00am
Registration/ Check-in: 8:30am – 9:00am

Please RSVP by August 17, 2012 with rsvp@aafstexas.org or call 713-600-9400 (ext. 127)

One (1) Hour CEU available for LMFT, LPC, LMSW

*Please inform us of your CEU request at the time of your RSVP.

Next Seminar: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012

Read the full Newsletter here:  2012 Summer Newsletter

Morning Tea Seminars are cross-cultural forums so that Houston-area community advocates and practitioners from different helping disciplines can take part in trainings and workshops that are developed to help individuals provide more effective and culturally sensitive mental health care. Mental health professionals from their respective fields will present on a topic currently affecting our community to bring forth a better understanding of our community’s needs. The Morning Tea seminars will be held once every fourth Thursday of the even numbered months.

2012 Morning Tea Seminar Schedule:  (4^th Thursday of even numbered months)

Upcoming Seminar: 

Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00am
Registration/ Check-in: 8:30am – 9:00am

Please RSVP by June 17, 2012 with rsvp@aafstexas.org or call 713-600-9400 (ext. 127)

One (1) Hour CEU available for LMFT, LPC, LMSW

*Please inform us of your CEU request at the time of your RSVP.

Next Seminar: Thursday, August 23, 2012

Read the full Newsletter here:  2012 Spring Newsletter

Parents of children with special needs deal with multifaceted challenges on a daily basis: the struggles of accepting the diagnosis and the effects that it has on their marriage and family life overall, finding resources and the right program for their child, being in public with a child with visually obvious disabilities, or disabilities that visibly show no signs of being different, but acts in extreme ways, being constantly reminded of the child’s different perception of the world, and finally, dealing with overwhelming worries about the future.

The diagnosis of a child has an immense impact on both the immediate caregivers and the entire family. Unpredictability of diagnosis and future development, limited knowledge about autism in the general public and in the medical field, as well as difficulties in relating to the child cause a maze of emotional strains on the parents. The child’s often inappropriate behaviors limit the family’s participation in regular daily life activities and the parents are overwhelmed with grief and fatigue.

Research studies in the late 90’s have found that current services and legislation may not be meeting the needs of families. This is a life-long process and parents will not only need support during the early years, but will need support when it comes to challenging transitions in their child’s life. Some researchers suggest that intervention programs need to be aimed at the entire family and stress the importance of being not just focused on the child. Emotional support in the forms of group, individual or couple therapy for parents will encourage the development of more effective coping strategies for their marriage, the entire family, and in relation to their diagnosed child.
For more information, contact Anne Jeong at 713.339.3688 or email: anne.jeong@aafstexas.org

Experts say you need the “3 C’s” to keep your marriage alive and well. What are they?

Companionship:

• Be a friend
• Hold deep respect for each other
• Enjoy one another’s company
• Share a common vision or goal

Communication:

• Work it out
• Avoid criticism, contempt or defensiveness
• Approach disagreements gently
• Be understanding when problems arise
• Know when to clam down
• Accept differences
• Be willing to forgive

Commitment:

• Stick with it
• Stay together through hard times
• Seek happiness with your partner
• Source: Greater Houston Healthy Marriage Coalition