CLASSES ¡§ f| PARENTING FOR GAYS ANI) LESBIANS. A ten- week, twenty-five hour course in parenting based on the book Growing Up Again by Jean Clarke and Connie Dawson. The tuition for the 25 hours is $125 for two registrants, and $75 for single registrants. The materials fee is $15 per set. Begins September 12. Instructor: Marj Ratliff, MEd. COUNSELING WORKSHOPS I DON’T THINK IT WILL DO ANY GOOD. Financial planning for those who say, “I don’t make enough money to get from payday to payday, let alone set anything aside for the future.” September 27. I HAVE TRIED, BUT IT JUST DOESN’T WORK. Financial planning for those who say, “Oh, I make enough money, in theory, but there’s always an emergency or something that comes up.” October 4. I HAVE ENOUGH MONEY, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO BE AN INVESTOR. Financial planning for those who say, “My savings is just enough for a rainy day but not enough to provide for my future. October 11. The fee for each FINANCIAL PLANNING workshop will be a donation of at least $10 to Phoenix Rising. Conducted by Robert C. Fry mire, CPA and Deborah Romerein, Financial Consultant, Shear- son Lehman Hutton, Inc. jmil out ▼ 28 ▼ September 1989 GAY MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP. An ongoing open support group where gay men can explore personal issues and common concerns in a safe, supportive environment beginning October 4. Sliding scale $10- 20 per session. Led by Jim Everett, MSW. WORKSHOPS GROUPS MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOUR BODY. A creative, firn workshop for women with all types of bodies. October 14. Sliding scale $25-35. Conducted by B.J. Castleman, MSW. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS. A 10 week ACOA group for women only, beginning Septmber 28. Sliding scale $10-30 per session. Led by Carolyn Lambert, MA. ENDING A RELATION­ SHIP — OR 60 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER? This workshop addresses issues arising when separat­ ing a partnership. October 19. Sliding scale $20-40. Con­ ducted by Amy Lustig, MEd. SO YOU THINK YOUR LOVER DRINKS TOO MUCH? A thought-provok­ ing look at issues surrounding alcohol and other chemical dependence. October 18. Slid­ ing scale $10-20. Conducted by Nikki Johnson, MA. PARTNERS OF SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS. A support group for those currently partnered with a survivor of sexual abuse, for those recently out of a relationship concerned with these issues. This 8 week group (may be extended if interest) begins October 2. Sliding scale $15-30 per session. Led by Amy Lustig, MEd. TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE. An 8-week program for lesbians and gay men for fun, personal growth and to meet new people. The next 8-week block begins September 26. Sliding scale $6-15 per session, paid by the block. Led by Nancy Tucker, MA and Gary Strobel, MSW. Our staff of profes­ sional therapists offer a wide range of theoreticalapproaches to such issues as sexual orientation, relation­ ships, childhood sexual/ physical abuse, depre­ ssion, anger, domestic violence. parenting and personal growth, indi­ vidual, couple and group therapy are offered to women, men, vouth and families. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Limited scholarships are available for HIV sero­ positive persons. PHOENIX O R E G O N 'S L E S B IA N /G A Y SERVICE CEN TER CALL PHOENIX RISING AT 223-8299 FOR MORE INFOR­ MATION!!!! Advance registration is neces­ sary for all services and programs; some re­ quire a non-refundable deposit or payment of tees in advance.