Speaking Engagements

"Fostering Resiliency and Optimism: Nurturing a Can Do Attitude"
Cathi Cohen, LCSW
January 25, 2012- 7:00pm.
James Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Dr. Vienna, VA 22181

Does your child:
-           have trouble tolerating mistakes and disappointments?
-          exaggerate and extend the importance of an adverse event?
-          lack confidence?
-          see the world in shades of black and white?  

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this workshop will benefit you by helping you develop powerful parenting strategies to build resilience and optimistic thinking in your child.  You will learn the tools you need to relieve your child of the emotional hurdles that block the road to success and happiness.   

"Stressed Out Teens"
Ann Dolin, M.Ed. and Cathi Cohen, LCSW    
February 16, 2012 7:00-8:30pm.
Woodson High School- 9525 Main St. Fairfax, VA 22031  

Help your teen manage the academic, social and emotional demands of middle and high school.  

"Raise Your Child's Social IQ"
Cathi Cohen, LCSW
March 13, 2012- 9:00am
Flint Hill Elementary School, 2444 Flint Hill Rd. Vienna, VA 22180   

Friendship clearly plays a vital role in a child's emotional health and well being. Positive peer interactions lead to improved academic performance, more satisfying family relationships, better physical and mental health, and more successful careers.

In this invigorating workshop, Cathi Cohen, author of "Raise Your Child's Social IQ", will highlight key social skills necessary for your child to make and maintain relationships with others. Ms. Cohen will offer creative tips, techniques, and games for you to play at home with your child to insure your child's social success.

"Social Skills Training Program for Children & their Parents" 
Cathi Cohen, LCSW
2012  Annual AGPA Institute and Conference- "Groups as Common Ground" 
March 5-10, 2012- Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers