A Forum for LIFE, Inc.

A Forum for LIFE, Inc. is an Authorized Provider and Educational Center for the Emergency Care & Safety Institute and is approved by the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.

These courses offer an in-depth wareness of safety and improve ones ability to respond to sudden illness & injuries.

Pediatric CPR with AED

Prerequisite: Pediatric & Adult CPR with AED, Adult CPR with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with A.E.D.

Standard First Aid

This course is designed to provide individuals with first aid skills to care for those with life-threatening emergencies. The course provides an expanded, in-depth first aid format which allows participants to evaluate their progress in terms of skills competency, knowledge and decision making. You'll learn how to identify and care for a variety of medical emergencies including severe bleeding, shock, musculoskeletal injuries, emergency childbirth, and moving victims. The course also provides special information on what to do when advanced medical help is not available. First Aid is designed for individuals who desire a thorough working knowledge of first aid procedures. Upon completion of this two-day course, participants will receive certification in First Aid. This certificate is valid for 2 years.

Prerequisite: Pediatric & Adult CPR with AED, Adult CPR with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED.

Advanced First Aid For Camp Health Officers

For a complete course description, see the individual listings for CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Advanced First Aid. This course is required by the New York State Health Department for all Camp Health Officers and includes instruction in Health Care CPR with A.E.D. or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED and Advanced First Aid.

Upon completion of this all-inclusive, three-day course, participants will receive cerification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer (certificate valid for two years) and Advanced First Aid (certificate valid for two years).

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NOTE: A FORUM FOR LIFE, INC. IS NOW AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR OF A.E.D. MACHINES THROUGH HEARTSMART TECHNOLOGY.

The Philips HeartStart FRx - On Site Defibrillator GREAT FOR COMMUNITY USE is only $1,559.00. This A.E.D. is the best value on the market today. This purchase includes the following: Technical Specifications FREE Medical Prescription / Authorization FREE AED/CPR Prep Kit ($50 value) FREE HeartStart Review Express Software (download) FREE Inspection/Maintenance Tag FREE AED "Equipped Facility" Decal FREE UPS Shipping FREE LIFETIME tracking & notification ($350.00 value!)

The Philips HeartStart - On Site Defibrillator GREAT FOR COMMUNITY USE is only $1,199.99. This A.E.D. is the best value on the market today. The HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator is designed with innovative technology, based on extensive research and user feedback that has produced a defibrillator so easy to use that you can potentially save the life of a co-worker, friend, or anyone else stricken with sudden cardiac arrest. This purchase includes the following: Brand New Philips HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator 5 Year Warranty Adult Electrode Cartridge (Pediatric Pads are Optional) 1 Battery Pack (4 year warranty) User Manual Quick Use Guide No prescription required

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This public charity depends on generous contribution from people life you. Thank you very much.

Skill Builder Program The purpose of these programs is to teach and improve basic computer skills. We offer different builder programs.

Office Builder This program will teach the fundamentals of the Word Processor application, Spreadsheet application, and Presentation application. The course will also cover drop down menu structure, file types and data structure. At the end of this course, you will have the skills to navigate and operate all three types of application. You will also understand what data and files are and several different kinds of file types.

Graphics Builder This program will show you how to handle and manipulate vector graphics.

Internet and Network Builder This program focuses on using a web browser, sending and receiving e-mail, and chatting online to gather information for your company's needs.

PC Builder This program will teach you how computers work (from 486 - current); how to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair common hardware computer problems; how to use available tools to diagnose hardware problems; how to install and configure different Operating Systems (OS); how to tweak your OS for speed; and about basic free software applications to turn your computer into a functional desktop.

All programs are taught using the latest computer application and free software.

 

“If a child lives with approval, he learns to live with himself.”

Dorothy Law

After a long day at the office, with more work facing you at home, the last thing you might feel like doing is being positive. But it is crucial that even during conversations aimed at correcting behavior, you keep your tone positive.

What is positive communication anyway?

Positive communication is a tool to reinforce good behavior and eliminate bad behavior; it builds self-esteem and inspires confidence in children. And it’s easy--once you get the hang of it! Children’s feelings of esteem are highly influenced by their interaction and relationship with their parents. All children need to feel loved and accepted, and you can communicate those feeling to your children by the way you speak.

Once you develop the habit of consistent positive reinforcement at home,

you’ll see that communicating is easier, and you will also be helping your son or daughter learn to communicate with the outside world. By the time they are in elementary school, kids need the self esteem boost gained when positive reinforcement is in practice.

Rules of the Road

· Face your child and maintain eye contact.

· · Always allow your child to finish talking and complete his statement.

· · “Labeling is disabling”--label the behavior not the child.

Incorrect: “Billy, you are a bad boy.” Correct: “Billy, it is

irresponsible to leave you toys all over the place.”

Road Continues..............

· Help your children learn to talk positively.

· · Try to start you statements with a reinforce, such as, “Sara, you are

a very bright girl; now, let’s talk about the best way to complete your

homework.” People are more responsive to positive statements, but

make sure your compliments are truthful. Children as well as adults,

will see through false flattery.

Correcting Behavior

By John M. Gottman, Lynn Fainsilber Katz & Carole Hooven

The four basic parts to positive reinforcement are:

1. Recognize and acknowledge the child’s wish.

2. State the limit clearly.

3. Point out ways that her wish may be partially fulfilled.

4. Help the child express the resentment that arises when limits are

imposed. “I know that you would like to watch the TV show now,

but we will tape it and you can watch it after your homework.”

Rewarding vs. Bribing

Reinforces vary from child to child. You should be aware of the reinforces that your child values, and use them. Extra TV time, phone privileges, a Saturday at the mall--most kids enjoy these things. Use rewards when you feel your child has finished a difficult task, such as making the honor roll at school, getting a B (or even a C+) on a difficult test, or not arguing with her brother for two weeks. Don’t confuse rewarding with bribing! You should not offer extra treats, money, or gifts for tasks you expect your child to do on a daily basis. Instead, be positive in communication--to encourage your child to use the same form of communication with others.

Try This at Home

Here are some time tested hints for positive communication with your child.

· Be firm and consistent.

· · Try not to force petty, time-consuming decisions, such as “Which color toothbrush do you want?”

· · Give your child chores when he or she is young. Chores builds self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, but remember that a child may need reminders to complete them.

· · Accept the fact that children need to be told things over and over. If you have to repeat a direction, say it as if it were the first time.

· · A short list of chores is better than a long or possibly confusing or frustrating, list. In general, lists, in words or pictures, are better than telling your child what to do because a list addresses two learning styles--auditory and visual--and list lets your child be in control by checking off each task as they are completed.

· · Remember that some children do not process multiple requests quickly or accurately. Get your child’s attention first and never shout from one room to the other.

· · Speak slowly, it will help you child absorb more of what you are saying.

· · If your child has a learning disability, he or she may be disorganized, and have trouble relating an event in proper sequence. Keep a calm, uncritical and non-irritable manner when explaining something to your child.

James Baldwin once said, “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”

Being positive with you children and reinforcing the behavior you want

repeated, you give the blueprint for interacting with people outside of the home.

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A Self-Test For Teenagers

How are alcohol and drugs affecting your life?

1. Are you hanging out with a heavy drinking or drug-using crowd?

2. Do you use alcohol or drugs to build self-confidence?

3. Do you ever drink or get high immediately after you have a problem

at home or at school?

4. Does it bother you if someone says that you use too much alcohol or

other drug?

5. Have you ever missed school due to alcohol or other drug use?

6. Are alcohol or other drugs affecting your reputation?

7. Do you feel guilty or bummed out after using?

8. Do you feel more at ease on a date when drinking or using drugs?

9. Have you gotten into trouble at home for drinking or using drugs?

10. Do you borrow money or “do without” other things to buy alcohol

and other drugs?

11. Do you feel a sense of power when you drink or use drugs?

12. Have you lost friends since you started using alcohol or drugs?

13. Do your friends drink or use other drugs less than you do?

14. Do you ever wonder what happened the night before?

15. Have you ever been busted or hospitalized due to alcohol or illicit

drugs?

16. Do you “turn off” any studies or lectures about alcohol or drugs?

17. Do you think you have a problem with alcohol or drugs?

18. Has there ever been someone in your family with a drinking or drug

problem?

19. Do you drink or use other drugs until your supply is all gone?

20. Could you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs?

Purchase or public possession of alcohol is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 everywhere in the United States. Aside from the fact that you may be breaking the law by using alcohol and/or illicit drugs, if you answered, “yes” to any three of the above questions, you may be at risk for developing alcoholism and/or dependence on another drug.

If you answered, “yes” to five of these questions, you should call us at

A Forum for L.I.F.E., Living In Fulfillment through Education. We are concerned about developing understanding not only the nature of how substance abuse affects the lives of people, but also getting to the root causes for why that person has such a need to change the way they normally feel.