June 2009 June News       
School Ends, Summer Begins 
Greetings!
School is out and summer vacation has begun.  However, the therapists and staff YFC are still available for counseling, support and education throughout the summer.   Please visit our website (www.yfc-libertyville.com) or call us at 847-367-5991 with any questions or concerns.
Best wishes for healthy, fun and safe summer!
6 Strategies to Strengthen the Father-Child Bond
Paul Roberts
Bill Moseley,
Psychology Today 
JUNE IS FATHER'S TIME
In recent history, society's concept of fathering has been evolving.  At times this evolution seems to take place with little guidance.    However, the possibilities for fathering "have never been better".  Both parents can strengthen the father-child bond by:  
  • early involvement
  • creating "fathering space"
  • articulating feelings
  • minding the details
  • accepting diversity of style
  • being realistic 

Read more about healthy, strong father relationship possibilities and strategies to strengthen bonds with children here.

For another interesting article in Psychology Today that deals with Father Son relationships, click here

 

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Dreams From My Father
Join John Cecilia, LSW in a look at Obama's best selling book Dreams from My Father
Contribute to a discussion on topics that arise as a boy grows into manhood, establishes an individual identity, struggles with growth and development, experiences being raised by a single mother and how these topics play out in the lives of all boys and men around us.
June 16, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Youth & Family Counseling
Casual Format
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Thanks to all of you who have come to our discussions.  We will resume our interesting, thought-provoking discussions in September.  Have a wonderful summer vacation. 
 
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 Mike Godwin Memorial Golf Outing
Fun, Friendship, Food, For a Good Cause
All proceeds benefit YFC's sliding fee scale and help us provide affordable counseling services to people who live and work in Lake County.
For information and reservations, please contact Janelle.Moravek@yfc-libertyville.com  or 847-367-5991 ext. 22.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Shotgun Start @12:30
White Deer Run Golf Club
Vernon Hills
 
 
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