Archive of News

Circle of Security Parent Training

Video Parenting Program The Artz Center announces an eight-week summer parenting group. This series is designed to help parents develop new insight into the meaning of their children’s behavior and create the most secure bond. When: Begins Wednesday, June 6, 2012 9:30AM – 11:00AM and continues through the following dates: June 13, 2012  June 20, 2012  June 27, 2012 July [...]

http://artzcenter.org/circles

Artz Center featured in the Portland Business Journal

The Artz Center was featured in the April 6, 2012 print and online editions of the Portland Business Journal. The Q&A, featuring Allyson Goodwyn-Craine, the Center’s executive director, highlights the clinical services we provide to children and families and our organization’s future plans. Read the full article here!

http://artzcenter.org/artz-center-featured-in-portland-business-journal

Summer Groups

Age-appropriate summer enrichment opportunities to help children succeed in literacy and handwriting. INTENSIVE LANGUAGE & LITERACY GROUPS READING FUNDAMENTALS Fun, interactive small group intervention for children entering 1st or 2nd grades who are experiencing difficulties due to problems with language and literacy. July 9-August 17 , 2012, M/W/F, 9-11a.m. (2 hour sessions) Cost: $1,350 To register, [...]

http://artzcenter.org/summer-groups

Spring Newsletter Available Now

The Artz Center’s latest newsletter is now available! Please click the below link to download and view/print a copy. Download the March 2012 newsletter (.pdf) If you’d like to receive an e-version of this newsletter please e-mail Sophiep@artzcenter.org.

http://artzcenter.org/spring-newsletter-available-now

9th Annual Elon Ellis Memorial Fundraiser

The 9th Annual Elon Ellis Memorial Event, presented by St. Honoré Boulangerie. This two-day FUNdraiser features a dinner/auction on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Multnomah Athletic Club, followed by a golf tournament on Friday, June 22 at the Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club. Elon Ellis served as a board member of the Artz Center for [...]

http://artzcenter.org/9th-annual-elon-ellis-memorial-fundraiser

A Parent’s Toolkit Workshop

Helping your disorganized child.   Learn about executive functioning. Gain strategies to help with: getting dressed; cleaning rooms; tantrums leaving the park; play dates; completing homework Make and take away materials that you can put to use right away. Meet and problem solve with other parents Saturday, April 28 and Saturday, May 5, 2012 For more [...]

http://artzcenter.org/a-parents-toolkit-workshop

P.L.A.Y. Projects – Brown Bag

At the Artz Center Conference Room (1675 SW Marlow Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97225) Presented by Dr. Sherri L. Alderman, MD, MPH, Behavioral-Developmental Pediatrician A free presentation on P.L.A.Y. Projects, a proven therapy program for children with autism. PLAY Project therapists train parents to help children connect, communicate and build relationships with others.  

http://artzcenter.org/p-l-a-y-projects-brown-bag

Screen Time – New Location

Due to a high number of RSVPs, the Artz Center has moved this event to Catlin Gabel School’s Miller Library. Download the campus map here. TV, iPads, cell phone apps, toddler computer games, and educational computer games… Is there a risk associated with screen time activities on early child development and behavior? How can we [...]

http://artzcenter.org/screen-time

Neuroscience of Mindfulness

Your Mind vs. Your Brain Components that promote well being and regulation. Presented by Dr. Karin Bausenbach as part of the 2012 Brown Bag Series. A free lecture series open to the community, presented monthly at the Artz Center for Developmental Health & Audiology.   Download the entire series schedule here: Brown Bag Schedule 2012 (.pdf)

http://artzcenter.org/neuroscience-of-mindfulness

Successful Strategies to Reverse Insurance Denials

Allyson Goodwyn-Craine, Executive Director of the Artz Center for Developmental Health & Audiology will present “Successful Strategies to Reverse Insurance Denials.” This presentation is free for parents, students and OSPA members. Otherwise a $15 charge by the event sponsor is charged. Location: Good Samaritan Hospital – Wistar Morris Conference Room Please RSVP to socialmedia@artzcenter.org.

http://artzcenter.org/successful-strategies-to-reverse-insurance-denials