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2008
Calendar of Events
Workshop Calendar
For Adults, Parents and Professionals · Reservations
Required
All Brainworks Workshops are FREE
and open to the public--but registration is required.
Location:
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
Call (972) 416-9410
**If
you would like an e-mail reminder of these workshops, e-mail us at
Carla@brainworks.info and
let us know the e-mail address to which you would like a reminder
sent.**
2008
Calendar of Events
Workshop Calendar
For Adults, Parents and Professionals · Reservations
Required
All Brainworks Workshops are FREE
and open to the public--but registration is required.
Location:
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
Call (972) 416-9410
2008 Calendar of Events
Workshop Calendar
For Adults, Parents and Professionals · Reservations
Required
All Brainworks Workshops are FREE
and open to the public--but registration is required.
Location:
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
Call (972) 416-9410
**If you would like an e-mail reminder of these workshops, e-mail us at Carla@brainworks.info and let us know the e-mail address to which you would like a reminder sent.**
Date
Title
Presenter/Location
Wednesday
March 12, 2008
ADD Kids and Drugs and Alcohol
This workshop will examine the relationship between ADD teenagers and drug and alcohol addiction.
Cindy Gilmer, Psychotherapist, LCDC
Workship to be held at Brainworks,
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
April 9, 2008
ADD Kids and Video Games
Dr. Oshman will explain why ADD kids can focus on video games and not schoolwork.
Dr. Harvey P. Oshman, Ph.D.
Workship to be held at Brainworks,
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
May 14, 2008
Discipline That Builds Self-Esteem and Confidence
Learn easy-to-follow steps for disciplining children without yelling and arguing.
Monday
- Friday
June 9 - June 27, 2008
July 7 - July 18, 2008
July 28 - August 8, 2008
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
2007
Calendar of Events
Date
Title
Presenter/Location
Friday
& Saturday
February 9 & 10, 2007
Chronic
Disorder:
At
Home, At Work, and in Personal Life
Carla Crutsinger,
Director
Brainworks
ADDA-Southern
Region
Friday
& Saturday
February 9 & 10, 2007
Creativity
+ Memory = Good Grades
Learn
how to motivate the ADHD child to study "boring"
subject matter using creative approaches. Students in grade
6 - college can also join us for this multisnesory event.
Friday
& Saturday
February 9 & 10, 2007
ADHD
Solutions in the Workplace
Learn how to recognize ADHD behaviors and resolve the problems
they create in the workplace.
Wednesday
February 28, 2007
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"Hot
Buttons in ADHD Marriages"
Communication
problems, follow-through, procrastination, and frustration limits
are the peaks in the iceberg of the ADHD marriage.
Wednesday
March 28, 2007
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"ADHD
and Medication"
New
medications are offering better options for ADHD individuals
Wednesday
April 25, 2007
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"The
Teen Years"
Gaining
independence and preparing for college require careful planning
Monday
- Friday
June 4 - 29, 2007
July 9 - 20, 2007
July 30-August 10, 2007
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
October 3, 2007
Survival
Skills for ADHD Students and Parents
This
workshop covers everything from getting up in the morning
to bedtime and all in between.
Carla Crutsinger,
M.S., Director
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
November 7, 2007
ADHD:
Facts and Fiction
Dr.
Missimo is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in
private practice at Parkway Psychiatric Associates in Plano
Dr. Davis Missimo
Parkway Psychiatric Associates
Plano, Texas
2006 Calendar of Events
Date
Title
Presenter/Location
Wednesday
February 22, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Fine
Tuning Medication
Feedback
from parents, school, and the student is key for an accurate
diagnosis and successful treatment plan.
Wednesday
March 22, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Creative
+ Memory = Good Grades
Learn
how to motivate the ADHD child to study "boring" subject
matter using creative approaches. Students in grade 6 - college
can also join us for this multisnesory event.
Wednesday
April 19, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
ADHD
and Relationships
How
can ADHD affect peer-to-peer relationships, marriages, parent-child
relationships, and teacher-student relationships?
Wednesday
May 10, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Chronic
Disorder: At home, At Work, and in Personal Life
Discover
how to use seven major strategies to bring order to your chaos.
Wednesday
October 4, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"Test":
The Dreadful Four Letter Word
To
become a good test-taker, you need to be educated in ways to
predict good questions, to prepare efficiently for different
kinds of tests, and to manage time during the test based on
point value.
Wednesday
November 1, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Medications
for the ADHD Individual
This
child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist will share how medications
play an important role in the long-term managment of ADHD and
related disorders
Victoria
Martin, M.D.
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
2005 Calendar of Events
Date
Title
Location/Presenter
Wednesday
February 23, 2005
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
Slick
Tricks: Innovative ADHD Organization Strategies
Why
is prioritizing so difficult? Do you need ways to clear clutter
and maintain some order in yoru life?
Wednesday
March 16, 2005
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
End
the Hassles: Surviving Your Teens and Younger "Monsters"
Come
hear step-by-step approach on how to get kids to stop undesirable
behaviors and start desirable behaviors without yelling.
Wednesday
April 13, 2005
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
Crisis
Management: An ADHD Way of Life
If
you feel rushed all the time, hate to make decisions, and feel overwhelmed,
this workshop is for you.
Wednesday
May 11, 2005
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
Thinking
Smarter: Study Skills with a Right Hemisphere Twist
ADHD
students often know what to study, but they don't know how to learn
the material for long-term results. Come learn these right hemisphere
strategies that work for all ages, grade 1 - college.
Wednesday
September 28, 2005
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
Organization:
From the Parent’s Point of View
How
can you make sure your child does not make 0’s for missing
work? How can you get the kids to school on time without becoming
insane?
Tuesday
October 18, 2005
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
“Scratch
Where It Itches!” Adult ADD Issues
Time
management, organization problems, and pushing hot buttons are sample
topics. Bring your questions. We have answers.
Rick Fowler, Family
Therapist
Prestonwood Counseling Center
Speaking engagement at:
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
November 30, 2005
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
Intelligence:
The Visual-–Spatial Learner
Do
you solve problems in unusual ways? Do you have a vivid imagination?
Do you tend to forget what you hear? Are you organizationally impaired?
Pat Stafford, M.A.,
and
Colleen Monier, M.Ed.
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
2004 Calendar of Events
Wednesday
February 18, 2004
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
School
Strategies - Grades 1-12
Practical
strategies on learning techniques and time management.
Thursday
February 19, 2004
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
School
and Home Structure
ADD Support Group
Saturday
February 28, 2004
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Inattentiveness:
The Quiet Disorder
Talented and Gifted Parent Conference
Tuesday
March 23, 2004
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
School
and Home Structure
ADD Support Group
Wednesday
March 24, 2004
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Treatment
of ADHD
Dr. Kramer will discuss how he uses
medication to manage ADHD behaviors.
Wednesday
April 21, 2004
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Under
the Radar: "Nice" Girl Bullies
Find out how and why popular girls
hurt the feelings of their peers.
Wednesday
April 27, 2004
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
School
and Home Structure
ADD Support Group
Wednesday
May 12, 2004
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Time
Management for the "Free Spirit"
What is the solution for the divergent
, creative thinker who hates deadlines?
Wednesday
September 29, 2004
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Back
to School: ADHD Friendly Survival Strategies
Discover routines that work for getting
the kids off to school on time and managing homework nightmares.
Wednesday
October 20, 2004
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
ADHD
Solutions in the Work Place
Learn how to recognize ADHD behaviors
and resolve the problems they create in the workplace.
Carla
Crutsinger, M.S., Jamie Jaksch, B.S., and Pat Stafford, M.S.
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Thursday
November 4, 2004
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Fighting
Math Phobias: Math Strategies for Elementary Students
Carla Crustinger,
M.S.
LDAT State Conference
Austin, Texas
Wednesday
November 10, 2004
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Manipulatives:
A Cure for Kids with Math Phobias
Learn new math concepts (without
using paper and pencil) at this "hands on" fun workshop.
Date
Title
Presenter/Location
Wednesday
March 12, 2008
ADD Kids and Drugs and Alcohol
This workshop will examine the relationship between ADD teenagers and drug and alcohol addiction.
Cindy Gilmer, Psychotherapist, LCDC
Workship to be held at Brainworks,
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
April 9, 2008
ADD Kids and Video Games
Dr. Oshman will explain why ADD kids can focus on video games and not schoolwork.
Dr. Harvey P. Oshman, Ph.D.
Workship to be held at Brainworks,
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
May 14, 2008
Discipline That Builds Self-Esteem and Confidence
Learn easy-to-follow steps for disciplining children without yelling and arguing.
Monday
- Friday
June 9 - June 27, 2008
July 7 - July 18, 2008
July 28 - August 8, 2008
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
2007
Calendar of Events
Date
Title
Presenter/Location
Friday
& Saturday
February 9 & 10, 2007
Chronic
Disorder:
At
Home, At Work, and in Personal Life
Carla Crutsinger,
Director
Brainworks
ADDA-Southern
Region
Friday
& Saturday
February 9 & 10, 2007
Creativity
+ Memory = Good Grades
Learn
how to motivate the ADHD child to study "boring"
subject matter using creative approaches. Students in grade
6 - college can also join us for this multisnesory event.
Friday
& Saturday
February 9 & 10, 2007
ADHD
Solutions in the Workplace
Learn how to recognize ADHD behaviors and resolve the problems
they create in the workplace.
Wednesday
February 28, 2007
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"Hot
Buttons in ADHD Marriages"
Communication
problems, follow-through, procrastination, and frustration limits
are the peaks in the iceberg of the ADHD marriage.
Wednesday
March 28, 2007
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"ADHD
and Medication"
New
medications are offering better options for ADHD individuals
Wednesday
April 25, 2007
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"The
Teen Years"
Gaining
independence and preparing for college require careful planning
Monday
- Friday
June 4 - 29, 2007
July 9 - 20, 2007
July 30-August 10, 2007
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
October 3, 2007
Survival
Skills for ADHD Students and Parents
This
workshop covers everything from getting up in the morning
to bedtime and all in between.
Carla Crutsinger,
M.S., Director
Brainworks
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
Wednesday
November 7, 2007
ADHD:
Facts and Fiction
Dr.
Missimo is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in
private practice at Parkway Psychiatric Associates in Plano
Dr. Davis Missimo
Parkway Psychiatric Associates
Plano, Texas
2006 Calendar of Events
Date
Title
Presenter/Location
Wednesday
February 22, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Fine
Tuning Medication
Feedback
from parents, school, and the student is key for an accurate
diagnosis and successful treatment plan.
Wednesday
March 22, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Creative
+ Memory = Good Grades
Learn
how to motivate the ADHD child to study "boring" subject
matter using creative approaches. Students in grade 6 - college
can also join us for this multisnesory event.
Wednesday
April 19, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
ADHD
and Relationships
How
can ADHD affect peer-to-peer relationships, marriages, parent-child
relationships, and teacher-student relationships?
Wednesday
May 10, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Chronic
Disorder: At home, At Work, and in Personal Life
Discover
how to use seven major strategies to bring order to your chaos.
Wednesday
October 4, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
"Test":
The Dreadful Four Letter Word
To
become a good test-taker, you need to be educated in ways to
predict good questions, to prepare efficiently for different
kinds of tests, and to manage time during the test based on
point value.
Wednesday
November 1, 2006
7:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Medications
for the ADHD Individual
This
child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist will share how medications
play an important role in the long-term managment of ADHD and
related disorders
Victoria
Martin, M.D.
1918
Walnut Plaza, Carrollton
972-416-9410
| Date | Title | Presenter/Location |
|---|
Wednesday March 12, 2008 |
ADD Kids and Drugs and Alcohol |
Cindy Gilmer, Psychotherapist, LCDC
|
Wednesday April 9, 2008 |
ADD Kids and Video Games |
Dr. Harvey P. Oshman, Ph.D. |
Wednesday May 14, 2008 |
Discipline That Builds Self-Esteem and Confidence Learn easy-to-follow steps for disciplining children without yelling and arguing. |
Monday
- Friday June 9 - June 27, 2008 July 7 - July 18, 2008 July 28 - August 8, 2008 |
Brainworks |
2007 Calendar of Events
| Date | Title | Presenter/Location |
|---|
|
Friday
& Saturday February 9 & 10, 2007 |
Chronic
Disorder: At Home, At Work, and in Personal Life |
Carla Crutsinger,
Director |
|
Friday
& Saturday February 9 & 10, 2007 |
Creativity
+ Memory = Good Grades |
|
|
Friday
& Saturday February 9 & 10, 2007 |
ADHD
Solutions in the Workplace Learn how to recognize ADHD behaviors and resolve the problems they create in the workplace. |
|
|
Wednesday February 28, 2007 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
"Hot
Buttons in ADHD Marriages" Communication problems, follow-through, procrastination, and frustration limits are the peaks in the iceberg of the ADHD marriage. |
|
|
Wednesday March 28, 2007 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
"ADHD
and Medication" New medications are offering better options for ADHD individuals |
|
|
Wednesday April 25, 2007 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
"The
Teen Years" Gaining independence and preparing for college require careful planning |
|
|
Monday
- Friday June 4 - 29, 2007 July 9 - 20, 2007 July 30-August 10, 2007 |
Brainworks |
Wednesday October 3, 2007 |
Survival
Skills for ADHD Students and Parents |
Carla Crutsinger,
M.S., Director |
Wednesday November 7, 2007 |
ADHD:
Facts and Fiction |
Dr. Davis Missimo |
2006 Calendar of Events
2006 Calendar of Events
2006 Calendar of Events
| Date | Title | Presenter/Location |
|---|
|
Wednesday February 22, 2006 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Fine
Tuning Medication Feedback from parents, school, and the student is key for an accurate diagnosis and successful treatment plan. |
|
|
Wednesday March 22, 2006 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Creative
+ Memory = Good Grades Learn how to motivate the ADHD child to study "boring" subject matter using creative approaches. Students in grade 6 - college can also join us for this multisnesory event. |
|
|
Wednesday April 19, 2006 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
ADHD
and Relationships How can ADHD affect peer-to-peer relationships, marriages, parent-child relationships, and teacher-student relationships? |
|
|
Wednesday May 10, 2006 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Chronic
Disorder: At home, At Work, and in Personal Life Discover how to use seven major strategies to bring order to your chaos. |
|
|
Wednesday October 4, 2006 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
"Test":
The Dreadful Four Letter Word To become a good test-taker, you need to be educated in ways to predict good questions, to prepare efficiently for different kinds of tests, and to manage time during the test based on point value. |
|
|
Wednesday November 1, 2006 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Medications
for the ADHD Individual This child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist will share how medications play an important role in the long-term managment of ADHD and related disorders |
Victoria
Martin, M.D. |
2005 Calendar of Events
2005 Calendar of Events
2005 Calendar of Events
| Date | Title | Location/Presenter |
|---|
|
Wednesday February 23, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Slick
Tricks: Innovative ADHD Organization Strategies Why is prioritizing so difficult? Do you need ways to clear clutter and maintain some order in yoru life? |
|
|
Wednesday March 16, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
End
the Hassles: Surviving Your Teens and Younger "Monsters" Come hear step-by-step approach on how to get kids to stop undesirable behaviors and start desirable behaviors without yelling. |
|
|
Wednesday April 13, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Crisis
Management: An ADHD Way of Life If you feel rushed all the time, hate to make decisions, and feel overwhelmed, this workshop is for you. |
|
|
Wednesday May 11, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Thinking
Smarter: Study Skills with a Right Hemisphere Twist ADHD students often know what to study, but they don't know how to learn the material for long-term results. Come learn these right hemisphere strategies that work for all ages, grade 1 - college. |
|
|
Wednesday September 28, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Organization:
From the Parent’s Point of View How can you make sure your child does not make 0’s for missing work? How can you get the kids to school on time without becoming insane? |
|
|
Tuesday October 18, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
“Scratch
Where It Itches!” Adult ADD Issues Time management, organization problems, and pushing hot buttons are sample topics. Bring your questions. We have answers. |
Rick Fowler, Family
Therapist |
|
Wednesday November 30, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Intelligence:
The Visual-–Spatial Learner Do you solve problems in unusual ways? Do you have a vivid imagination? Do you tend to forget what you hear? Are you organizationally impaired? |
Pat Stafford, M.A.,
and |
2004 Calendar of Events
2004 Calendar of Events
2004 Calendar of Events
|
Wednesday February 18, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
School
Strategies - Grades 1-12 Practical strategies on learning techniques and time management. |
|
|
Thursday February 19, 2004 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
School
and Home Structure ADD Support Group |
|
|
Saturday February 28, 2004 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. |
Inattentiveness:
The Quiet Disorder Talented and Gifted Parent Conference |
|
|
Tuesday March 23, 2004 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
School
and Home Structure ADD Support Group |
|
|
Wednesday March 24, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Treatment
of ADHD Dr. Kramer will discuss how he uses medication to manage ADHD behaviors. |
|
|
Wednesday April 21, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Under
the Radar: "Nice" Girl Bullies Find out how and why popular girls hurt the feelings of their peers. |
|
|
Wednesday April 27, 2004 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
School
and Home Structure ADD Support Group |
|
|
Wednesday May 12, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Time
Management for the "Free Spirit" What is the solution for the divergent , creative thinker who hates deadlines? |
|
|
Wednesday September 29, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Back
to School: ADHD Friendly Survival Strategies Discover routines that work for getting the kids off to school on time and managing homework nightmares. |
|
|
Wednesday October 20, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
ADHD
Solutions in the Work Place Learn how to recognize ADHD behaviors and resolve the problems they create in the workplace. |
Carla
Crutsinger, M.S., Jamie Jaksch, B.S., and Pat Stafford, M.S. Brainworks 1918 Walnut Plaza, Carrollton 972-416-9410 |
|
Thursday November 4, 2004 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Fighting
Math Phobias: Math Strategies for Elementary Students |
Carla Crustinger,
M.S. |
|
Wednesday November 10, 2004 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Manipulatives:
A Cure for Kids with Math Phobias Learn new math concepts (without using paper and pencil) at this "hands on" fun workshop. |
