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October Lunch and Learn

Managing Stress: Parenting a Child with Special Needs

Join us Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Whole Foods Market in Madison for our monthly Lunch and Learn Series

Join Dr. Liz Matheis as she presents “Managing Stress: Parenting a Child with Special Needs. She will present on the topic of the parenting stress of raising a child with special needs that is often not discussed. Parents are often left to meet the physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of their child’s complex profile, leaving little time to care for themselves, each other, or other children. The Lunch and Learn series is hosted by Hollenbach Family Chiropractic of 250 Main Street, Madison and will be presented at 11:30 AM on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Whole Foods Market, 222 Main Street, Madison.

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Dr. Liz Matheis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist who specializes in assisting children and their families with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety and learning/behavioral disorders in Parsippany, NJ. In her private practice, she has four therapists who provide after school and evening hours. Nicole Filiberti, LSW, Michelle Molle-Krowiak, Ed.S., LCSW, Chrissy Sunberg, M. Ed., AAC, & Dr. Rick Manista are a welcome addition, and provide specialization in CBT, Art & Play Therapy, Grieving, Trauma, and Sand Tray Therapeutic Technique.

Dr. Liz focuses on well-aligned parenting styles via parent coaching, helping parents who are divorcing or divorced to maintain a co-parenting relationship, creating a consistent home environment, and the establishment of boundaries and behavioral expectations in helping children and families to realize their fullest potential. She also serves as an Educational Consultant to parents who are seeking to optimize their child’s IEP, and need support and advocacy to maximize their child’s special education program and related services.

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Complimentary lunch will be served by Whole Foods Market. Children are welcome! Lunch and Learns include a variety of health care practitioners offering informative talks on numerous health related topics. For more information or to register, call Hollenbach Family Chiropractic at 973-236-0400 or email info@hollenbachfamilychiropractic.com.

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