Biographical Information

Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Family Therapy from Fitchburg State College 1992

Licensed School Adjustment Counselor - Currently employed in Winthrop Public School System grades 3 – 5 since 2004

8 years as a Child Care Social Worker for Community Teamwork, Inc - Lowell MA - DSS case management for child care programs children ages birth to 12 yrs

Certified as an expert witness in Child Development by the Middlesex Juvenile Court, Cambridge MA 2005

Adjunct faculty Middlesex Community College in Early Childhood Associates degree program 2000 - 2005

4 years as a Licensed family child care provider with special needs children

Licensed foster parent/pre-adoptive parent through D.S.S. in Mass.

Married and proud mother of 3 boys

Anita Preble, M.S.

cell 508-572-2977

WORKSHOPS

for

Child Care Professionals and

Parentsof Young Children

by

Anita Preble, M.S.

Licensed School Social Worker

For Parents and professionals

Stress Management

What causes stress in our lives?

How does stress affect us physically, emotionally, behaviorally?

How to cope with stress effectively and appropriately

Practicing mental imagery, meditation and relaxation techniques

Stress management for children

Toddler Biting**

Developmental issues

Reasons for biting

Appropriate responses

Nutrition and Fitness for children

The new 2005 food pyramid

Portion control and junk food

Making healthy foods fun

Fitness activities

Dealing with “Picky Eaters”

Self-esteem and Resiliency

What is “self-esteem”?

Empathy and conflict resolution

Self-confidence and motivation

Promoting optimism and resiliency

Setting Limits and Consequences

Natural vs. Logical consequences

Understanding why kids act out

Teaching kids responsibility & empathy

Developing follow-through

Mental Health Issues in Children

  • Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD, Tourette’s, ODD, ADHD
  • What are the signs/symptoms?

Sensory Issues and ADHD

Identifying sensory issues

Working with parents and professionals

Symptoms of ADHD and types

Strategies for helping children cope

For Professionals Only

Challenging Behaviors(2 part series)

Part I

Why do children misbehave?

How to prevent behavior problems in your program

Teaching appropriate behavior

Teaching Empathy skills

Part II

Discipline Techniques

Understanding why behaviors are difficult to extinguish

Specific behavior problems (tantrums, whining, hitting, lying, cheating)

Working with Parents

Child Abuse and Neglect

Signs of abuse/neglect

Domestic Violence

Filing 51 A’s - when & how

What happens next at DSS?

Interviewing children

Support in the classroom

Special Needs - Overview of the

Various Diagnoses

Attention Deficit Disorder

PDD, Autism, Aspergers Syndrome

Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Anxiety , Depression, Bipolar disorder

Learning disorders, Dyslexia

Autism, Asperger’s and P.D.D.

Warning signs, symptoms, age of onset

Causes and predispositions

Behavioral issues and strategies

Workshop length = 2 hours

Cost = $175 per workshop

(includes Handouts & Certificates)

**Toddler Biting is 1 hour

($100 for this workshop)

I will bring the Workshop to your center or staff meeting location

References available from:

Kindercare Learning centers, Mulberry Child Care, Clarendon FamilyChild care, Sunny Bear Academy, Child Care Circuit, Child Care Resources, Parenting Resources, Knowledge Beginnings, Washington Street Daycare, Quincy School Age program, Terri’s Little Pumpkins, and others

NEW FOR 2009! - Staff who couldn’t attend the workshop or new staff who need to get training hours? Get the workshops on Audio CD- $49.99 – comes with handouts and an exam to return for Professional Development Certificate – call for more info 508-572-2977 or email