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Children of alcoholics
youth group
By Willie Merrier
There is a new preventioneducation group that is
sponsored by the alcohol and drug program for
children of alcoholics. The youth group meets
weekly with Camille VanVleet.
The No!, No!, Know! Puppet Presentation
provides a culturally sensitive approach towards the
prevention of chemical substance abuse among
Indian youth. The program encourages student
participants to develop a posititve self-image while
clarifying their values and attitudes, particularly
towards alcohol and drugs.
The purpose of the group is to teach the children
about alcoholism and what it does to the family
unit. The children learn how the disease isn't just
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Tamera Ainsworth and Racky Raccoon work
things out together
the alcoholics problem but the whole family's
problem. They through watching movies, talking to
each other and other activities.
Parents started the group when they wanted to
teach their children about the alcohol recovery
process. Many of the parents have been involved in
recovery and wanted their children to learn about
what they were going through.
The group meets at the Depot office of Mondays
from 8pm to 10pm.
Controlling your anger
Family members are expected to get angry with each
other because they live together. When families don't
manage their anger, children may start to resent their
parents and look to their peers for the advise, respect,
and support they feel they weren't getting from their
families.
It is okay to get angry as long as you express your anger
constructively; like taking a walk, riding a bike, reading a
book or something else you enjoy doing.
When someone makes you angry, it helps to explain
what they did or said that made you angry. Talking
openly about what makes you angry will help reduce the
chances of that person making you mad again.
Here are some steps that might help you to control
your anger:
Step 1: Stop and think about what you are about to do.
Step 2: Ask yourself why you're angry.
Step 3: Reduce your anger so you can deal with it
constructively.
Step 4: Give yourself a reward for controlling your
anger.
"Hi, I am Racky Rlghteou Raccoon, maybe I'm not right all
the time but give me a hand for trying." Cut me out and I'll be a
finger puppet for you to talk with.
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To: Auntie Ginge, Levi and Josh
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Long distance Valentines,
from us to you!!!!
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To: All of my friends and clients
Happy Valentine's Day!
Bonnie Martin, CHR
To: My Snuggle Bunny
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Rhonda, my seetheart,
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To: A special lady, Vernita Norwest Harris
I wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!
I love you, mom.
You are always in my heart!
Love your daughter,
Jeanette Brisbois
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Your CHR,
Linda Smith
To: Brian
Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetie!
Love you, Mychal
To: James in Sheridan
Happy Valentine's Day,
To: All of my students
More than 1,
But less than 3,
A wonderful 2,
Would be you and me.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Wendi
JOM Coordinator
To: My Sweetheart Always
Vivian, Happy Valentine's Day!
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XOXO