Practical Tools For Parenting

On January 29, 2015, Bonnie Academy will be hosting an education event for our parents and teachers. The following is a brief information about the event:

Practical Tools For Parenting

Educational event for our teachers and parents ONLY!

The event will take place at Bonnie Academy

On Thursday, January 29, 2015

6:30P.M.- 8:00P.M.

Guest Speaker: Shauna Dabiri-Far, LMFT

From Living Now Therapy

Please note that child care will not be provided.  We encourage for all parents to attend.

About Shauna Dabiri-Far:

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), specializing in young adults, teens, children and 0-5 ages in the city of Los Angeles, specifically privately located in a peaceful setting in Encino, CA.

I was born and raised in sunny California, receiving my undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis in Communications and Psychology. Then I continued back to Los Angeles, where I received two Masters of Science degrees from California State University, Northridge in Counseling, specializing in both Marriage and Family Therapy and Career Counseling. I have had the privilege of working within several different populations throughout the years, such as Special Needs children 0-5, Domestic Violence families/children, School-Based children, Behavioral problems, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harming Behaviors, Life Changes, Farsi-Speaking, Trauma, Grief, Drug/Alcohol issues and many other populations.

I am currently completing my certification in the Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship, becoming an Infant Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Facilitator in the state of California. I am certified in the NCAST Feeding Scale and Neonatal Behavioral Observation (NBO). I am also certified in Managing Adaptive Practices and Incredible Years (IY) Dina Group Therapy. I am trained in TF-CBT and IY Toddler, Preschool, School Readiness Parenting Group and can provide services in Farsi as well.

My hobbies and life path include following a spiritual path, meditating, keeping fit, traveling, enjoying my cat, outdoor activities, playing volleyball and spending time with family.

Additional information about the speaker can be found on the following web site:

http://www.livingnowtherapy.com/index.html