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SUMMARY:Alternatives to Screens: For Tweens\, Teens and Parents 
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DESCRIPTION:The Write Path: Find alternatives to screens to support positi
 ve behavior..\nhttps://dpl.libnet.info/event/14968228
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><em><strong>This workshop is intended for 
 middle schoolers\, high schoolers\, and their parents/caregivers. Parents 
 and caregivers may attend without their children as well.&nbsp\;</strong><
 /em></p>\n<p>Join us for a workshop to help families rewrite habits for a 
 healthier\, happier home by reducing screen time and nurturing healthy dev
 elopment through the power of stories and self-expression.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>
 Are you concerned about how much time your teen spends on screens? Looking
  for ways to improve behavior\, focus\, and emotional well-being at home? 
 The Write Path&nbsp\;is a practical and engaging workshop for parents\, ca
 regivers\, and teens who want to explore how books\, stories\, and simple 
 writing activities can support positive behavior and reduce screen time. G
 rounded in research and filled with real-life examples\, this session will
  help you understand how literature and writing can be therapeutic tools t
 hat strengthen emotional regulation\, communication\, and family connectio
 n.</p>\n<p>Join us to learn:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The impact of screen time on c
 hild development and behavior</li>\n<li>How reading and writing promote em
 otional intelligence and self-regulation</li>\n<li>Simple\, screen-free st
 rategies to implement at home</li>\n<li>How to choose the right books for 
 different ages and behavioral needs</li>\n<li>Journaling\, storytelling\, 
 and creative writing prompts that spark growth</li>\n<li>Resources to keep
  your family on&nbsp\;The Write Path</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br />Whether your te
 en struggles with behavior\, attention\, or just needs a screen break\, th
 is session will empower you with tools to create more mindful\, connected\
 , and creative moments at home. This workshop will help you to use the&nbs
 p\;power of stories to shape behavior and connection.</p>\n<p><br />This w
 orkshop is presented by <strong>Dr. Kelly Davis Martin</strong> with <stro
 ng>Growth Rings Family Therapy</strong>.&nbsp\;Kelly calls both Sisters\, 
 Oregon and Whitianga\, New Zealand home. She is passionate about working w
 ith individuals\, parents and family systems to help them create a more co
 ntent and peaceful life. Kelly loves being with her family\, trail running
 \, skiing and reading. She holds a Doctorate of Behavioral Health (DBH)\, 
 Masters of Public Health (MPH)\, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\, N
 ational Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC) and 
 an International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC) crede
 ntial.</p>\n<p>Find out more at&nbsp\;<a href="GrowthRingsFamilyTherapy.co
 m">GrowthRingsFamilyTherapy.com</a> or follow her on socials.</p>\n<p><img
  src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/dpl/Kelly_Davis_lo
 go.jpeg" width="246" height="246" alt="" /></p>\n<p>Questions? Contact&nbs
 p\;<a href="mailto:elsah@deschuteslibrary.org">elsah@deschuteslibrary.org<
 /a>\, 541-312-1062</p>\nhttps://dpl.libnet.info/event/14968228
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