1. 253 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-464-9585
6469 Central Avenue
Portage, IN 46368
219-763-6623
www.fysb.org
The Family & Youth Services Bureau presents
a Family Life Workshop
257 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-464-9585
1660 S. State Rd. 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-464-4641
Strengthening Families:
A Path to Happy and Healthy Relationships within the Family
at the Family & Youth Services Bureau
253 W. Lincolnway Valparaiso
Limited spaces available; please RSVP for this free workshop by Monday, July 6th
to 219-464-9585 or kunderwood@fysb.org; please include your name and contact information.
Tuesday, July 7th 6 to 7:30 pm
Workshop led by Emily Aytes and Amy McConnell
Emily Aytes MA, LSW is part of the Family & Youth Services Bureau’s Clinical Services team and has worked as a
clinical counselor doing individual, family, and group counseling services. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in
Women’s & Gender Studies from DePaul University, and a Master’s of Arts Degree in Clinical Social Work from
the University of Chicago. Her clinical areas of expertise include: creative arts therapies; motivational
interviewing; crisis-intervention; and grief and trauma counseling with children, teens, and adults.
Amy McConnell MSW, LCSW is a trained Strengthening Families facilitator and is part of the team that leads
the program at Family & Youth Services Bureau. Her clinical areas of expertise include: play therapy, art therapy,
crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children and
adolescents, parenting, anxiety, and depression. Amy received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the
University of Indianapolis, and her Master of Social Work from Indiana University.
Learn creative ways to engage with your children amidst a hectic schedule
Walk away with valuable skills and tools to use with your family
Increase communication and improve family relationships
The 2015 Family Life Workshops are brought to our community in part by a contribution from the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso.