One thing my husband and I have heard over and over, is the need for families who deal with Tourette Syndrome to have a support group. We have spoken with so many of you, and Therapists and doctors as we have sought treatment for our own children, we decided to start our own support group. We tried to start with TSA of Ohio, but I think our forward thinking and ideas were a little far fetched for what they were concentrating on right now. So we are breaking out on our own, since we have a place to meet and many families that have been contacting us, it is good to just keep the momentum moving forward and including all of you in that.
One of the main focus' that we want to have, is on the Family. We feel it is VERY important for other TS kids to have other TS kids to hang out with and know they understand what each other is dealing with. It is also important to have that support as parents, from other parents who have been down the road you may be on, or have experienced something you are starting. HERE IT IS, THE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP!!! We want the kids to attend, and we will be providing activities for them to enjoy with each other while you are learning from speakers, or doing other activities. There will be adult supervision at all times. You are welcome to help out any time, and check in on your children at any time. Siblings need to be apart of it too so they are welcome to join us all as well.
Our first meeting is this weekend,
Family BBQ-Bonfire-Barrel Burning of old school papers
May 27, 2010 6-10
Hutchison Home
The purpose of this event is just socializing. We have a tradition in our family of burning all our old school papers in our barrel as our last hurrah! Bring you papers to burn, with parent approval of course. (It cleans out the collections from savers as well)
We will be providing Hotdogs, Hamburgers, and Smores. Bring a potluck side dish to share.
Monday June 21st- 6:30-8:30
Jennifer Wells LSCW,
Lindner Center of Hope
Speaking on OCD Anxiety and it's ties to Tourette's Syndrome
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
8250 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati Ohio 45269
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