The Community Action for Substance Free Youth (CASFY) group is hosting an important workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB), 59 Lyme Street, Old Lyme.
The workshop will review current research on family risk and protective factors in regard to their relationship with youth alcohol consumption. The following topics will be considered:
>How choices parents make can influence their child’s decision to use alcohol.
>Strategies for effective prevention within the family system.
>Relevant factors including family management, attachment, attitudes, modeling, and involvement.
Underage drinking in this region starts at a young age. It is never too early to use parenting tips from this workshop, which will be presented by Angela Duhaime, M.A. of the Southeastern Regional Action Council.
This program is free and open to the public, and suitable for parents of all ages.
For more information, contact LYSB at 860-434-7208 or visit www.lysb.org