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Registration: http://www.positivebehavior.org/adult-education.html Questions: AdultEd@PositiveBehavior.org

Spring 2020:

Fundamentals of Successful

Human Relationships

Thursdays, 1 - 2:30 PM

Classes are held: Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 5, 26; Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23

Registration is limited to 12 students

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PBS Adult Continuing Education

at

the Campus Center on the campus of SUNY Old Westbury

Tuition for the course is $425.00 for the semester. PBS can receive

payment directly from an approved 3rd party payer (FI).

PBS Adult Education classes are taught using various instructional methods tailored to the specific needs of adult learners. Students will be encouraged to develop critical thinking, research and study skills, and utilize technology for learning and collaboration. All students inherently benefit from being engaged in an active college environment.

Space made possible through a grant from Positive Behavior Support Community Foundation

This class explores many aspects of the complex world of human relationships, from online to IRL friendships and closer, more intimate types of relationships and dating There is so much that goes into this topic!

Students will learn strategies and concepts relating to: Communication Decision-making and problem-solving in relationships Gender identity Self-advocacy, personal boundaries and SAFETY Managing emotions Internet & social media Respect How acquaintances might become friends. How friends might

become “more than friends”.

Everyone has relationships. This class will teach the skills that can lead to personal growth and success in all types.

Fundamentals of Successful Human Relationships

Meet the Instructor

Patty Tomanelli has attended a number of conferences focusing on relationships and sexual behavior and is a recognized instructor in this area. She has taught many individuals about their own bodies, sexuality, sexual behaviors and supported families in helping their child/sibling build wonderful lasting relationships with friends and partners. Patty is the Operations Director of Transition Services at PBS Consulting and has a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Long Island University. She has over 3 decades of experience working with a diverse range of students, adults, families and schools. Her clinical interests include family supports, person centered planning, and transition

planning for high school students with highly challenging needs.