In an effort to keep you informed, we provide information to parents about
offerings in the community. We cannot endorse a specific individual or
agency but can alert you to workshops and counseling resources that may be
of assistance to families.
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES
MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR - Behavior Specialist, Michael Santagata, will
give helpful strategies about children's behavior. 10:00 AM December 18,
2008 at the Sarasota School Board, 1960 Landings Blvd, Blue Awning, Rm 219.
Pre-registration is requested at 941-927-9000 ext. 34326.
NURTURING DADS - Free classes for Dads at Children First in North Port and
in Sarasota. Classes are on Monday evenings at 6:00 in Sarasota and on
Thursday evenings at 6:00 in South County. Call Jack Baker at 953-5507 ext
127 for more information.
New for South County!!! - Parenting Classes will run on Monday evenings,
6:30 to 8:30 (pizza provided) at the South County Resource Center. It is
located at 7810 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A-11, in Venice. Call Jeni Silver at
365-1277 ext 126 for more information.
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is offering a series of
workshops. Call 371-8820 x1653 for information.
EARLY CHILDHOOD STEP A 9-week program for parents of children birth to age
five, concentrating on how your children feel, think, and act. Also, hints
on effective ways to improve cooperation and discipline. Call The Florida
Center for Child & Family Development for workshop dates at 371-8820.
ACTIVE PARENTING NOW A 9-week program for parents of children ages five to
twelve. Winning cooperation, responsibility and discipline, understanding
and redirecting misbehavior, and improving family communication. Call The
Florida Center for Child & Family Development for workshop dates at 371-8820.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at Venice Elementary School. If you like working
with teachers and children, give Barb Sirpilla a call. She coordinates the
school PALS Volunteer Program. 486-2111.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Florida Center for Child & Family Development
Venice/Sarasota - 371-8820
Jewish Family Services
Sarasota/Venice - 366-2224
Coastal Behavioral Health
South County Resources Center - 492-4300
Gulf Coast Counseling
Englewood/Venice - 497-7732
Sun Coast Counseling Center
North Port - 429-6100
Tri-County Counseling
North Port - 429-0804
LOCAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Tara Files-Hall, Ph.D.
Snug Harbor Village
7705 Holiday Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-224-8131
Jack Peverill, Ph.D.
Spring Hill Park Center
2163 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
Phone: 941-924-6113
Timothy Redman, Ph.D.
3344 Bahia Vista
Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-951-0343
Emily Sheets, Psy.D.
4370 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 150
Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone: 941-302-3704
Henry Tenenbaum, Ph.D.
Sarah Tenenbaum, Ed.S.
2650 Bahia Vista Street, Suite 307
Sarasota, FL 34239
941-365-7323
