Parenting A Special Needs Child Talk At Madison Whole Foods

MADISON, NJ - The rigors of managing a child with special needs and coping strategies involved will be part of the workshop presented by Dr. Liz Matheis at Whole Foods of Madison Thursday.

The Lunch and Learn series entitled "Managing Stress: Parenting a Child with Special Needs" is hosted by Hollenbach Family Chiropractic of 250 Main Street, Madison and will be presented at 11:30 a.m. at Whole Foods Market, 222 Main Street.

Matheis 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, organizers said.

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. 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.

Matheis 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.

Complimentary lunch will be served by Whole Foods Market and 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.

(Photo courtesy of Hollenbach Family Chiropractic)

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