EVCOR - East Valley Coalition of Rescues
PO BOX 25706, Tempe, AZ 85285
MALE DOGS! Go Fetch!
FEMALE DOGS! Go Fetch!
We are now offering a series of fundraising seminars to help homeless animals. The seminars are offered in locations in Mesa and Phoenix. Mesa seminars are held in the community room of the Mesa Petco store (Longmore/Southern). Directions are below. Phoenix seminars are held in the library community room at 7th St. and Dunlap. Directions are below. Homework options are also below. The cost is only $5 for the Mesa location and $7 for teens and $3 for the parent accompanying that teen for the Phoenix location.
This web site contains the seminar schedule & directions followed by our donation needs list, information on helping lost/found animals, low-cost spay/neuter information, what to do if someone has an unwanted animal, and our volunteer needs.Clare Rhoads, M.C. is offering 15 hours of family mediation services for $100/hour to help us to meet our needs for $1,000 by August 21st.. Please e-mail us at evcorstraydogs@hotmail.com or phone to make an appointment at 480-755-7343. You can use your hour to talk through a difficult subject, negotiate family rules that everyone can live with, or decide on issues concerning seperation/divorce/custody.
We also desperately need a donated washing machine, Tidy Cat Kitty Litter, and Cat Food. Please scroll down to see our seminars, donation needs list, lost/found animal assistance, low cost sterilization/vaccination information, unwanted animal assistance and our volunteer needs. If you would like to have flyers that list all of the seminars we offer, please e-mail us at evcorstraydogs@hotmail.com. Please feel free to post information about our seminars at your place of work, your school/religious organization or at any social service agencies. We are happy to do inservice trainings or joint fundraising seminars with parent/teacher organizations or religious organizations.
HERE IS A CURRENT LIST OF THE DAYS AND TIMES OF OUR FUNDRAISING SEMINARS. Ongoing classes listed below followed by specific topics.
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIVE COMMUNICATION & ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS CLASS for parents and teens—Mesa location: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 PM or Saturdays 3:00-5:00 PM. Phoenix location: Mondays 6:45-8:45 PM or Thursdays 4:30-6:30 PM & 6:45-8:45 PM.
LIFE SKILLS FOR TEENS (and the parents who support them) Mondays 5:00-7:00 PM at the Phoenix location. If there is a demand for this class in Mesa, we would be happy to open one there. Please let us know if you are interested.
PARENTING THE DIFFICULT CHILD--PARENTING SKILLS CLASS--HOW TO CHANGE PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIOR on the 1st and 3rd SATURDAYS from 5:00-6:30PM and on the 1st and 3rd TUESDAYS from 5:30-7:00 PM. Mesa Location. A minimum of 10 parents is needed to run this class. Please R.S.V.P.
WOMEN’S GROUP: STRESS MANAGEMENT & HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE--Find your authentic self! On the 4th Saturday of the month 5-6:30 PM or 4th Tuesday 5-6:45 PM—Mesa Location. A minimum of 10 participants is needed to run this class. Please R.S.V.P.
NEW! INNER PEACE & AUTHENTICITY—RE-INVENT YOUR LIFE! 2nd Sat. of the month 5:00-6:30 PM or 2nd Tuesday of the month 5:00-6:45 PM Are you pleasing everyone but yourself? Would you like to have more serenity, balance, meaning, passion and a sense of fulfillment in your life as you cope with life changes? Learn how to create harmonious relationships, manage stress, forgive past hurts, find your inner voice, discover your life passion, and change old behavior patterns. Sustain inner peace amidst outer chaos! Mesa Location. A minimum of 10 participants is needed to run this class. Please R.S.V.P.
SPECIFIC CLASS TOPICS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOLLOW...
SINGLE'S EVENT: THE ART OF ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION and THERAPEUTIC LISTENING on SATURDAY, 6-8PM Coming soon. Date not yet decided. Please R.S.V.P. to participate in this event. Come join us for this fun single's event where you will learn the art of effective communication while you get to know other valley singles. Participants will change practice partners every few minutes as they make their way through a variety of communication exercises. The quality of your life is equal to the quality of your communication. This seminar will give you the opportunity to improve both while extending your circle of social acquaintances. The profits from this seminar go to help homeless animals. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary to run this class. Please R.S.V.P. to dogrescue@hotmail.com or please leave a message at the animal rescue answering machine at 480-755-7343.
COMING SOON: FORGIVENESS 101-- Learning how to Forgive Please R.S.V.P. if you are interested in being alerted when the next class is held. Are you tired of carrying emotional baggage from the past? Would you like to release some of the hurt, resentment and anger that is weighing you down and destroying your health and peace of mind? Do you notice repeating patterns in your relationships and find it difficult to trust others in your relationships? Would you like to learn how to release resentments or animosity? Learn some innovative forgiveness techniques that can set your mind free by healing past emotional wounds. Find out how to forgive and begin to re-establish trust in a relationship. This is a beginner forgiveness course that will point you in the right direction. Learn helpful techniques for setting yourself free by healing past emotional wounds. The profits from this seminar go to help homeless animals. Please come join us and invite all of your friends!. Please R.S.V.P. and bring any questions you have. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary to run this class. Please R.S.V.P. to dogrescue@hotmail.com or please leave a message at the animal rescue answering machine at 480-755-7343.
TEEN CHAT GROUP SOCIAL SKILLS AND DECISION MAKING GROUP--Please R.S.V.P. if you are interested in being alerted when the next class is to be held. Do you have lots of challenges facing you right now? Are you confused by all the choices you have to make? Would you like to discuss options for how to handle situations in your life with the support of other teens? Learn effective skills for problem solving, decision- making, goal setting, stress management, and positive communication. Build healthy relationships & improve Self-Esteem. Are you searching for your life meaning and life direction? Learn how to identify your life mission, your core values, your authentic self. Develop an exciting strategy for enjoying your teen years. $5/teen group. We meet in a coffee shop. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary to run this class. Please R.S.V.P. to dogrescue@hotmail.com or please leave a message at the animal rescue answering machine at 480-755-7343.
NEW! TEEN CORPS Teen Action Groups--Rebels with a Cause! 8 week session. Please R.S.V.P. if you are interested in being alerted when the next class is to be held€” Teens will identify a service need in their community and create a project that addresses the need. Teens well learn to identify their personal strengths, skills, and challenge areas. They will improve their skills in communication, conflict resolution, planning, organization, etc. Teens will also improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, and attitude toward their community and their world. . Participation Fee $100 Participants can contact us to get a fee reduction or ask for a scholarship to join the group. We can help work out money difficulties. Please do not allow money reasons keep your teen from enjoying this group. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary to run this class. Please R.S.V.P. to dogrescue@hotmail.com or please leave a message at the animal rescue answering machine at 480-755-7343.
NEW! TEEN ENTREPRENEURS BUSINESS GROUP Please R.S.V.P. if you are interested in being alerted when the next class is to be held. Develop a business project idea or market a new product. Learn the valuable skills of leadership, organization, problem solving, conflict management, public relations, marketing, social skills and job skills. Participation Fee $100 Participants can contact us to get a fee reduction or ask for a scholarship to join the group. We can help work out money difficulties. Please do not allow money reasons keep your teen from enjoying this group. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary to run this class. Please R.S.V.P. to dogrescue@hotmail.com or please leave a message at the animal rescue answering machine at 480-755-7343.
NEW! LIFE 101- Perfect class for teens transitioning into adulthood! Teen Life Skills Group-8 week. Please R.S.V.P. if you are interested in being alerted when the next class is to be held. Teens learn the best ways to handle emotions, relationships, health finances, etc. Teens learn vital life skills to manage a happy adult life. Teens will also learn how they can have a positive impact on the world. Participation Fee $100 Participants can contact us to get a fee reduction or ask for a scholarship to join the group. We can help work out money difficulties. Please do not allow money reasons keep your teen from enjoying this group. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary to run this class. Please R.S.V.P. to dogrescue@hotmail.com or please leave a message at the animal rescue answering machine at 480-755-7343.
MORE SEMINARS WILL BE ADDED BY SEMPTEMBER 30TH. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEB SITE at www.evcor.petfinder.com FOR UPDATES! ****************
WHERE?: MESA LOCATION The Petco in Mesa has generously offered the use of its community room for the fundraisers. Petco is located on the northwest corner of Longmore and Southern. Longmore is between Dobson and Alma School. From the I-60 (the Superstition Freeway) take the Alma School exit and head north. Take a left (go west) on Southern. You will see the sign for Petco. The training will take place in the community room at the left back corner of the Petco store. Please log onto our web site at www.evcor.petfinder.com to confirm class time/date. CONTACT#: Please leave a message at the animal rescue 480-755-7343 to R.S.V.P.
WHERE?: PHOENIX LOCATION This class is held at the Acacia Library branch in the community room. The library is located at 750 E. Townley Ave. From Dunlap and 7th Street head south. Take a left (Go east) on Townley Ave. and you will see the library on the left.
COST: Each educational seminar is offered as a fundraiser for an animal sanctuary. The class fee for each of the seminars is $5 per person unless otherwise noted. Please join us and tell all of your friends, family and work colleagues about these helpful seminars. Please e-mail us for a flyer (dogrescue@hotmail.com) to post this information at your place of work, your school/religious organization or at any social service agencies. We can do these seminars anywhere. Please help us to help others while raising the funds needed to help homeless animals. E.V.C.O.R. Communiversity: Building community, healing relationships, helping animals.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR E.V.C.O.R. COMMUNIVERSITY--CURRENT ONGOING CLASSES
HOW TO HANDLE ANGER CLASS FOR PARENTS AND TEENS Every Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM How we handle anger is a habit and habits can be changed! What are the costs and consequences of your current way of handling difficult feelings? How would your life be different if you improved your anger management habits? This class will teach you effective and easy to use techniques to rebuild trust, gain self-acceptance, let go of judgments, learn forgiveness and manage anger. Your relationships, your health, your confidence and your attitude will improve. Your level of stress, hurt and frustration will decrease. Parents and teens attend the same class and will practice the skills while receiving coaching on how to apply the anger management skills at home. There are 24 different communication classes. Each seminar is designed to stand alone€”attend all 24 or just one class. The 24-week curriculum continuously repeats and you can join at any time and pick up the ones you missed later when they are offered the next time around. We offer anger management classes for couples. Start any time No R.S.V.P. necessary.
E.V.C.O.R. COMMUNIVERSITY CLASS DATE/TIME SCHEDULE 2005
ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS FOR PARENTS AND TEENS SATURDAY 3-5 PM
GOAL SETTING TECHNIQUES 8-6*** YOUR ANGER PROFILE 8-13*** YOUR ANGER/PERSONALITY STYLE 8-20*** ANGER CONTROL & ANGER DEFENSES 8-27*** THE CHANGING ROLES BETWEEN PARENTS & TEENS 9-3*** BASIC ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS 9-10*** SELF-ESTEEM & HEALTHY BOUNDARIES 9-24*** CONFLICT DE-ESCALATION & RESOLUTION SKILLS 10-1*** NEGOTIATION & MEDIATION SKILLS 10-8*** HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS 10-15*** HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 10-22*** ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 10-29*** DECISION MAKING SKILLS 11-5*** YOUR ANGER STYLE 11-12*** EMPATHY SKILLS & PERSPECTIVE TAKING SKILLS 11-19*** COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS--HOW YOUR MIND WORKS 11-26*** COMMON FAMILY ROLES 12-3*** ADVANCED ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS 12-10*** HOW TO PROMOTE MATURITY & RESILIENCY 12-17*** HEALTHY BOUNDARIES & FAIR FIGHTING RULES 12-24*** FAMILY MEETINGS & FAMILY RULES 12-31*** YOUR BRAIN AND ANGER--HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY 1-7-2006*** FAMILY VIOLENCE--HOW IT AFFECTS THE FAMILY MEMBERS 1-14-2006***
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS--Every Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM Open to Couples, Adults, Teens). This class is a combination class. It covers the best of the curriculum of the Saturday classes described above. It is not so much what we say but how we say it that causes trouble in our relationships. Learn positive ways to create healthy relationships by improving communication. Improve understanding by learning how to communicate feelings, give feedback, ask for what you want and need, de-escalate difficult situations, and start to create positive communication. Parents and teens attend the same class and will practice the skills while receiving coaching to perfect their communication skills. There are 24 different communication classes. Each seminar is designed to stand alone—attend all 24 or just one class. The 24-week curriculum continuously repeats and you can join at any time and pick up the ones you missed when they are offered the next time around. We also offer communication classes for couples only, for singles only, for adults only, etc. On-going class. Begin any time. These skills really work! No R.S.V.P. necessary.
E.V.C.O.R. COMMUNIVERSITY CLASS DATE/TIME SCHEDULE 2005
COMBINATION HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS & ANGER MANAGEMENT TUESDAYS 6:30-8:30PM
BLOCKS TO COMMUNICATION 8-1*** DECISION MAKING SKILLS TO GUIDE YOUR FUTURE 8-8*** HEALTHY BOUNDARIES--WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO YOU SET THEM? 8-15*** EMPATHY & PERSPECTIVE TAKING SKILLS FOR BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 8-22*** WHAT IS YOU LIFE THEME AND HOW CAN YOU BREAK THE PATTERN? 8-29*** FORGIVENESS TECHNIQUES 9-5*** ADVANCED ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS 9-12*** CONFLICT DE-ESCALATION & RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES 9-19*** NEGOTIATION & MEDIATION SKILLS 9-26*** GRIEF AND LOSS--HOW TO COPE AFTER LOSS 10-3*** YOUR BRAIN AND ANGER--HOW DOES YOUR BRAIN PROCESS ANGER? 10-10*** FAMILY VIOLENCE--WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, AND HOW IT AFFECTS CHILDREN 10-17*** PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS 10-24*** WHAT IS YOUR ANGER/ PERSONALITY STYLE? 10-31*** FAMILY MEETINGS AND SETTING FAMILY RULES 11-7*** ANGER CONTROL & ANGER DEFENSES 11-14*** CHANGING ROLES IN FAMILIES 11-21*** HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS VERSUS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE--HOW TO IDENTIFY WHICH IS WHICH? 11-28*** BASIC ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS 12-5*** SELF-ESTEEM & HEALTHY BOUNDARIES 12-12*** REBUILDING TRUST IN RELATIONSHIPS AFTER BETRAYAL. 12-19*** HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS--STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS 12-26*** WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE IT AND PROTECT YOURSELF? 1-2*** ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1-9***
E.V.C.O.R. COMMUNIVERSITY CLASS CURRICULUM 2005--PLEASE CHECK WEB SITE FOR TOPIC DATES
NEW! WOMEN'S GROUP: STRESS MANAGEMENT & HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Please R.S.V.P. This class will meet on the 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS 6-7:30PM--Discuss issues pertinent to women. Specific Topics on www.evcor.petfinder.com Please R.S.V.P. $5. A minimum of 10 people are required to run this class.
STRESS MANAGEMENT CLASS & HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE CURRICULUM Please check the web site for the dates of specific topics.
STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS--HOW TO COPE AND BUILD RESILIENCY*** TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS& PROCRASTINATION BUSTERS*** LETTING GO OF FEAR--DON'T LET FEAR CONTROL YOU!*** RE-INVENT YOUR LIFE--FIND YOUR PASSION AND SET SOME FULFILLING LIFE GOALS!*** MANAGE YOUR CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE YOUR HOME!*** LETTING GO OF ANGER---ADV. ANGER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES*** FINANCIAL FREEDOM VERSUS FINANCIAL STRESS--HOW TO MAKE ENDS MEET!*** STRESS & THE SINGLE PARENT--HOW TO SURVIVE!--INNOVATIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND PARENT SUPPORT*** TEAMWORK BUILDING & RELAXATION STRATEGIES*** ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION--HOW TO ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT AND NEED**
DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE CURRICULUM
NEGOTIATION & MEDIATION SKILLS AND PRACTICE*** STAND UP FOR YOURSELF--THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FEEDBACK AND CRITICISM*** FORGIVENESS 101€”HOW AND WHEN DO YOU FORGIVE?*** PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS THAT WORK!*** HEALTHY BOUNDARIES--BOUNDARY SETTING SKILLS*** HOW TO STAND UP TO A BULLY--BULLIES & VICTIMS*** SIGNS OF (UN)SAFE PEOPLE--HOW TO DETECT THEM*** HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE--SKILLS & PRACTICE*** DIFFERENCES IN HOW MEN AND WOMEN THINK---WHY DO THEY BEHAVE THE WAY THEY DO?*** CONFLICT DE-ESCALATION & RESOLUTION SKILLS AND PRACTICE***
E.V.C.O.R. COMMUNIVERSITY CLASS CURRICULUM 2005--PLEASE CHECK WEB SITE FOR TOPIC DATES
PLEASE R.S.V.P.--PARENTING SKILLS CLASS--1st and 3rd SATURDAY of the month 6-7:30 PM --PLEASE R.S.V.P. for this NEW! PARENTING SKILLS CLASS- 3rd SATURDAY 6-7:30 PM Do you have a child who seems to defy conventional parenting skills? Learn how to change problematic behavior. Learn innovative new parenting skills and enjoy the support of other parents! Every class is different! Please bring your tough questions! Come one time or often $5 Please R.S.V.P. A minimum of 10 people are needed to run this class. Please check the web site to see the specific topics that will be covered on specific dates. CLASS DATES: FAMILY MEETINGS & RULES 11-19-05 *** HOW TO CHANGE BEHAVIOR 12-3-05*** SET BOUNDARIES WITH KIDS 12-17-06*** RE-BUILDING LOST TRUST 1-7-06*** PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS 1-21-06*** IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM 2-4-06*** RESILIENCY AND MATURITY 2-18-06*** AGE/STAGES DEVELOPMENT 3-4-06*** TEENS & GOOD DECISIONS 3-18-06*** CHANGING FAMILY ROLES 4-1-06*** COMMUNICATION SKILLS 4-15-06*** TEAM BUILDING SKILLS 5-6-06***
PARENT/TEEN COMMUNICATION€”Every Saturday from 4:00-6:00 PM It is not so much what we say but how we say it that causes trouble in our relationships. Learn positive ways to create healthy relationships by improving communication. Improve understanding by learning how to communicate feelings, give feedback, ask for what you want and need, de-escalate difficult situations, and start to create positive communication. Parents and teens attend the same class, practice the skills and receive coaching on how to apply the communication skills. There are 8 different communication classes. Each seminar is designed to stand alone€”attend all 8 or just one class. The 8-week curriculum continuously repeats and you can join at any time and pick up the ones you missed when they are offered the next time around. We also offer communication classes for couples only, for single people only, for adults only, etc.
WHO TEACHES THE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS?: All seminars will be facilitated by Clare Rhoads, M.C. who has worked with thousands of individuals and families over the last ten years. She has developed exciting new concepts that really work to improve people€™s lives quickly.
DIVERSION CLASS HOMEWORK OPTIONS
Please choose one of these homework assignments for each of the classes that you are required to do. For instance, if you are required to do 8 classes then you would choose 8 different homework assignments from the list below. Please print off a version of your homework assignments and bring them to class. There is a file box where you can file the homework under your name.
There are not specific homework assignments required for each class topic. Sometimes other opportunities for different homework assignments are given during this class. You can choose to write down the specifics of those homework assignments given during class and make them part of your total.
***** This one is a required homework. Write down 10 different things you learned from anger management class that were meaningful to you. Think of this as your final exam. It will be FAXed to you probation officer so please do a thorough job on this!
Pick 5 people that you would consider to be your role models. The people may be alive or not. They may be real people from history or from your own life. Or they may be people from books or other media. List 3-5 qualities that you admire about each of the people.
Pick 3-5 types of work that interest you. List 3-5 reasons why that type of work would be attractive to you.
Create a list of Family Fair Fighting Rules that would make family discussions safe and comfortable for everyone in your family. After you reach an agreement, get everyone’s signature on the rules to indicate that they agree to live by these rules.
Do some research on your family history. Create a family tree that indicates the anger style of each of your family members: Passive, Aggressive, Assertive or Passive/Aggressive.
Write a list of your life goals in 5 year increments from your current age until 50 years of age and then in 10 year increments until your 80 years old. For example, your goals for the next year, then by age 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, and 80 years of age. What do you want to do or accomplish by those ages?
Make a list of the tope 25 things you would like to do in your life. What experiences would you like to have? What places would you like to visit? What skills or abilities would you like to acquire?
Write an apology letter to someone you feel like you have hurt. Give one copy to that person and turn in one copy.
Write a letter of appreciation to your parents. List for them at least 10 things that you are grateful for. Give one copy to your parent and turn in one copy.
Do three random acts of kindness for someone in your family that you are having some conflict with. List what acts of kindness you did and who you did them for.
Create a list of at 5 least behavior changes you are committed to making, tell all of your family members, and have them all sign your commitment sheet.
OR, IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES ANIMALS, HERE ARE SOME ALTERNATIVE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
For each person you are able to have get their dog, cat, or bunny spayed or neutered, you will get credit for one homework assignment. The low-cost spays and neuters are available through 602-265-SPAY.
For each kitchen trash bag full of clean used towels, sheets, blankets, comforters, tablecloths, etc. you will get credit for one homework assignment.
If you like to make things…we need items to sell as fundraisers for the animals. Talk to the instructor to negotiate what you would like to do.
If you know someone who would like to make a donation to a no-kill animal shelter, you will get one class homework credit for each donation of $5. If you are required to do 8 classes then a $40 donation to the animal sanctuary would meet the requirement. It is important to clear this option with the instructor before taking this option.
OR, IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER FAVORITE CHARITY, MAKE A PROPOSAL TO THE INSTRUCTOR!! WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITIES.
THE REST OF THIS WEB SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. THANKS! your life is equal to the quality of your communication! No R.S.V.P. is necessary. The profits go to help homeless animals. Please come join us and invite all of your friends!
BASIC ANGER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES on SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH, 3-5 PM--Mesa location. How we handle anger is a habit and habits can be changed! What are the costs and consequences of your current way of handling difficult feelings? How would your life be different if you improved your anger management habits? This class will teach you effective and easy to use techniques to manage anger. What would your life be like if you c
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION & COMMUNICATION BLOCKS: WHAT IS HEALTHY COMMUNICATION?: DISCOVERING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE, ASSERTIVE AND AGGRESSIVE COMMUNICATION WHEN ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT AND NEED on THURSDAY, MARCH 2ND, THURSDAYS 4:30-6:30 or 6:45-8:45--Phoenix location. Learn how to keep the gates of communication open. Discover how to unlock the communication gates if they seem to be rusted shut! In this class you will learn how to avoid the "verbal nuclear arsenal". You will identify which of the destructive communications habits are currently poisoning your most important relationships. Improve the results you are getting in your life with this seminar. Remember...The quality of ould remain peaceful no matter what is triggering you in your environment? How would stellar anger management skills positively affect your relationships, your health, your emotional well being? In this class you will learn innovative skills from someone who spent 15 years of her life feeling angry, hurt, and resentful as a result of feeling like a vicitm of people and situations! These easy to implement techniques worked for her and they will work for you! No R.S.V.P. is necessary. The profits go to help homeless animals. Please come join us and invite all of your friends!
HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE--CONFLICT RESOLUTION: HOW TO DE-ESCALATE SITUATIONS WITH BULLIES & HOW TO RESOLVE THE SIX MOST COMMON KINDS OF CONFLICT —on MARCH, 6TH, TUESDAY 6:30-8:30--Mesa location. A bully may be a boss, a spouse, a co-worker or a kid at school. This is just one of a series of seminars we offer on how to deal with difficult people. Do you have a difficult person in your life? Would you like to learn how to stand up to a bully? Have you ever wondered where the "off" switch was? In this seminar you will learn how to de-escalate situations with angry people, how to handle the comments of critical people, and how to get the upper hand with bullies. Learn how to skillfully defuse common situations with difficult people. You no longer need to be the victim of a bully. In this seminar you will learn to identify and use the 5 conflict resolution styles. You will learn how to uncover the core issues, wants, or needs that may be derailing a relationship. You will practice helpful negotiation and mediation skills and develop fair fighting rules. You will practice necessary skills for de-escalating situations. Get more of what you want with less effort and less emotional hurt. Win/win compromises are great but discover the successful power of collaboration! Please bring your conflict resolution questions for the instructor. No R.S.V.P. is necessary. The profits go to help homeless animals. Please come join us and invite all of your friends!
PARENTING THE DIFFICULT CHILD on the 1st and 3rd SATURDAYS from 7:00-8:30PM and on the 1st and 3rd TUESDAYS from 5:30-7:00 PM PARENTING SKILLS CLASS--HOW TO CHANGE PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIOR--PLEASE R.S.V.P.--MESA LOCATION Do you have a child who seems to defy conventional parenting skills? Would you like to have innovative new techniques that will help you to turn the situation around? Learn how to skillfully de-escalate situations, change your child's behavior, and decrease stress in your home. Develop competency in applying new skills that add to your parenting toolbox! You are not alone! Laugh with and receive the support of other parents going through the same challenges as you are! Please bring your questions and receive answers and support: Here is a list of the topics/dates: FAMILY MEETINGS & RULES 3-21 & 7-1,TEENS AND GOOD DECISIONS 7-18 & 3-18, HOW TO CHANGE BEHAVIOR 4-4 & 7-15, RESILIENCY AND MATURITY 8-1 & 4-1, SET BOUNDARIES WITH KIDS 4-18 & 8-5, AGE/STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT 8-15 & 4-15, RE-BUILDING LOST TRUST 5-2 & 8-19, TEENS & GOOD DECISIONS 9-5 & 5-6, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS 5-16 & 9-2, CHANGING FAMILY ROLES 9-19 & 5-20, IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM 6-6 & 10-7, COMMUNICATING WITH KIDS 10-3 & 6-3, HABITS OF EFFECTIVE FAMILIES 6-20 & 10-21, FAMILY TEAM BUILDING 10-17 & 6-17. The profits from this seminar go to help homeless animals. Please R.S.V.P. and bring any parenting questions you have. A minimum of 10 participants is necessary to run this class. Please R.S.V.P. to dogrescue@hotmail.com or please leave a message at the animal rescue answering machine at 480-755-7343.
CHOICES: RISKS AND CONSEQUENCES (of Teen Behavior) on THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH 4:30-6:30 or 6:45-8:45 or MONDAY, APRIL 17TH 5:00-7:00 or 6:45-8:45--PHOENIX LOCATION What are the long-term consequences of how teens are choosing to behave? What are the long-term affects of dropping out of school, early pregnancy, drug use, underage drinking, etc. What happens if my teen gets a criminal record? How will it affect their future? How will the decisions teens are now making affect their freedom of choice? What will my teen's behavioral habits look like when they are a 30 year old with a spouse and children of their own? This eye-opening, interactive class will answer these questions and more. Both teens & parents are welcome to attend. The profits go to help homeless animals. No R.S.V.P. needed for this class. Please come join us and invite all of your friends! $5 per person
You can help us to help homeless animals while attending these interesting fundraiser seminars hosted by the East Valley Coalition of Rescues (E.V.C.O.R.). E.V.C.O.R. is a coalition of small rescues and independent animal rescuers who volunteer their time and resources to help homeless animals. One hundred percent of all profits for these seminars will go to participating animal rescues. Each educational seminar is offered to the public on a donation basis. Even a dollar or two helps so please join us and tell all of your friends, family and work colleagues about these helpful seminars. It is helpful but not necessary to R.S.V.P. to evcorstraydogs1@hotmail.com Please help spread the word!
Please post or cross-post this information to your web site/e-mail list, your place of work, your school/religious organization or at any social service agencies. Please help us to help others while raising the funds needed to help homeless animals.
THE SEMINARS LISTED BELOW COMING SOON--IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THESE OR ANY OTHER SEMINAR TOPIC, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONDUCT A FUNDRAISING SEMINAR, PLEASE E-MAIL US.
LEARN HOW TO HELP ANIMALS! Coming Soon! Learn everything you need to know about what to do if you have found/lost a dog, where to get low cost spay/neuter resources, how you can help animals just a few hours a month from home, etc. Learn what opportunities there are that are available for you to help animals in your town. Join others from your city who are also dedicated to helping animals. E-mail us at a href="mailto:evcorstraydogs@hotmail.com"> evcorstraydogs@hotmail.comHere are some of the other programs that we are going to be offering. I will send you flyers and more details when we create them.
1. Teen Action Groups--8 week session. Teens will identify service need in their community and create a project that addresses the need. Teens well learn to identify their personal strengths, skills and challenge areas. They will improve their skills in communication, conflict resolution, planning, organization, etc. Teens will also improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, and attitude toward their community and their world. They will learn that they can have a positive impact on the world and they will learn how to do that. Fee $100 Participants can have people contact us who would like to sponsor the child and receive a tax benefit for making a donation to the organization. We can help work out money difficulties.
2. Animal Abuse/Neglect Diversion Program-5 Hours. This program is for juveniles have shown evidence of harm or cruelty to animals. They will learn anger management skills, communication skills and conflict resolution skills. They will explore alternative, positive ways to solve problems. They will practice these skills in class.
3. On-Line One Month Classes in Anger Management, Stress Management, Re-Inventing your Life, etc. Participants will receive a daily e-mail that is one aspect of the program being taught. They will receive ideas and exercises for that day. The methods taught have proven to be helpful and even life changing for many people. The basic course is $10. The delux course is $25 and includes the ability to connect with other people taking the course so that they can form a supportive community as they work on their common topic. They will also be able to write to me about their progress and receive feedback on their specific challenges in applying the skills.
4. Anger Management 101, Communication 101, Stress Management 101, Re-Invent Your Life 101 (This one is especially useful for people who are going through a life transition like divorce, a step-family, loss of a loved one, parenting a teen ager, loss of job, retirement, etc.)--4 weeks. Participants will learn useful techniques for decreasing feelings of overwhelm, sadness and anger. They will learn necessary skills for putting their lives back together in a way that inspires them. This is a chance for people to join with others who are going through a tranisition and create an environment of mutual support. Suggested donation to the animals is $50. We will work with people who are struggling to come up with the funds.
5. Teen Group-8 weeks. Teens will explore how they are managing the major areas of their life: Family Relationships, Friendships, Intellectual Pursuits, School, Potential Career, Health, Self-Esteem, Moral, Leisure, Financial and Community Service They will develop life strategies that lead them to handle their lives in a more productive way. Teens will also create a set of goals for each major domain of their lives. This group will help teens to explore the questions, "Who am I? What is my purpose in life? What direction should I go in? What would give my life meaning? What am I good at and what do I need to change?" Suggested donation to the animals is $100. We will work with people who are struggling to come up with the funds.
Other Sample Seminar Topics: Stress Management; Communication 101; How to Listen Well to Improve Relationships; How to De-Escalate Difficult Situations with Clients, Customers, Colleagues and Family Members; Passive/Assertive/Aggressive Communication Styles--Which Style Do You Have?; Asking for What you Want and Need in an Assertive--Not Aggressive Way; How Divorce Affects Children/Adults; Managing the Step-Family/Blended Family; Forgiveness; Self-Esteem; Happiness 101; Problem Solving; Decision Making; Better Management and Sales through Understanding People's Values; Re-Invent Your Life; Discover Your Passion; Surviving Life Transitions; How to Effectively Prepare to Work/Live Abroad; Parent/Teen Communication; Parenting the Difficult Child; How to Deal with Difficult People; Anger Management 101; Conflict Resolution; Mediation; and How to Fight Fair at Work and Home and Building Healthy Relationships.
DONATION NEEDS LIST:
We have a desperate need for a donated washing machine, kitty litter, cat food, dog toys, pet crates, and donated vehicles.
We are also looking for people who make animal related arts and crafts items that we could use as fundraisers. We can reimburse you for expenses and add some for your time in creating these animal related craft items. We are especially interested in helping teenagers, disabled individuals, and senior citizens to create their own small, entrepreneurial arts & crafts businesses. If you would like to help us to set up the internet store to sell the items as a fundraiser or if you would like to help supply us with animal related arts and crafts, please contact us! www.evcor.petfinder.com If you can help, please let us know by e-mail at dogrescue@hotmail.com or phone 480-755-7343. Thanks!!
THE REST OF THIS WEB SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND WILL BE UPDATED BY MARCH 3RD. THANKS!
HELP YOURSELF AND HELP ANIMALS---FUNDRAISER FOR ANIMAL VET BILLS. During the month of August, one of our volunteers is donating all of the proceeds of her services to a medical fund to aid homeless animals. She is a Master of Counseling trained individual who is offering communication consulting, coaching, mediation or support services. She will come to your home or arrange a meeting elsewhere. Every dollar that you donate will go directly to the animals, none to her.
Her areas of specialty are parent/child relations, the effects of divorce/step family issues, grief support, anger management, and assertive communication. If you would like to just touch base to set a new direction for your life or if you would like assistance on any difficult issue you may be dealing with, this is a great opportunity to help yourself while helping the animals. All are welcome, even if the donation is only $5. Every dollar helps the animals. You can also make a donation on behalf of your friend or loved one and they can receive the services.
This woman is a very skilled and well-respected coach. Here is what people say about her...
"She offers concrete, practical skills that have really helped me and my family"
"We have been to many counselors and attended many classes but this is the first person to really make a difference in my family, especially with my teen."
To set up an appointment simply pick one of the times available below and e-mail us at evcorstraydogs1@hotmail.com and we will set it up.
Monday, August 2nd-All sessions taken-booked up
Tuesday, August 3rd-All sessions taken-booked up
Wednesday, August 4th-Evening Sessions available
Thursday, August 5th-Openings from 12PM to 5PM
Friday, August 6th-Openings all day
Saturday, August 7th-Openings all day
Sunday, August 8th-All sessions taken-booked up
Monday, August 9th-Openings all day
Tuesday, August 10th-All sessions taken-booked up
Wednesday, August 11th-Openings all day
Thursday, August 12th-Openings all day
Friday, August 13th-Openings all day
Saturday, August 14th-All sessions taken-booked up
Sunday, August 15th-All sessions taken-booked up
Monday, August 16th-Openings all day
Tuesday, August 17th-Openings from 12PM to 4PM
Wednesday, August 18th-Openings all day
Thursday, August 19th-Openings all day
Friday, August 20th-Openings all day
Saturday, August 21st-All sessions taken-booked up
Sunday, August 22nd-All sessions taken-booked up
Monday, August 23rd-Openings all day
Tuesday, August 24th-All sessions taken-booked up
Wednesday, August 25th-Openings all day
Thursday, August 26th-Openings all day
Friday, August 27th-Openings all day
Saturday, August 28th-Openings from 2PM on
Sunday, August 29th-All sessions taken-booked up
Monday, August 30th-Openings all day
To sign up for a session on any of the available days, please e-mail us at evcorstraydogs1@hotmail.com Thanks for helping the animals.
THE PET SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACT
As many of you already know, Last Chance for Animals (LCA) has been tirelessly working to pass Pet Safety and Protection Act since 1997...and we are almost there!
United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced legislation to stop unethical animal dealers from selling stolen pets and strays to research facilities. The Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2004 strengthens the Animal Welfare Act by prohibiting random source animal dealers from supplying dogs and cats to research laboratories.
"Congress acted over 30 years ago to end the mistreatment of animals," Akaka noted. "Despite the Animal Welfare Act's good intentions and the enforcement efforts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Act routinely fails to provide pets and pet owners reliable protection against the actions of disreputable animal dealers, also known as 'random source' dealers.
"...the fact remains that these animals end up in research laboratories--and little is being done to stop it. "
There are approximately 50 "random source" animal dealers operating throughout the country who acquire tens of thousands of dogs and cats. Many of these animals are family pets, acquired by so-called "bunchers" who resort to theft and deception as they collect animals and sell them to Class B dealers. (Only 2 percent of Class B dealers currently sell cats or dogs to research facilities.) Bunchers often respond to "free pet to a good home" advertisements, tricking animal owners into giving away their pets by posing as someone interested in adopting the dog or cat. Random source dealers are known to keep hundreds of animals at a time in squalid conditions, providing them with little food or water. The mistreated animals often pass through several hands and across state lines before they are eventually sold by a random source dealer to a research laboratory for $200 to $500 each.
The Pet Protection and Safety Act also increases the penalties under the Animal Welfare Act to a minimum of $1,000 per violation.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
The truth is, the entire system is inherently flawed. The Pet Safety and Protection Act will do away with this "organized crime, sanctioned by the USDA." -Chris DeRose
It is imperative for EVERYONE to write to their Congressmen and Senators urging them to support the Pet Safety and Protection Act.
We encourage you to pass this on! Without yours and everyone else's support, we cannot pass this very, very needed bill.
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT!
YOUR FAMILY IS NOT SAFE FROM THEFT UNLESS WE GET RID OF THE PROBLEM!
PROTECT YOUR COMPANION ANIMAL, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER COMPANION ANIMALS OUT THERE! BE THEIR VOICE AND LET'S GET RID OF THIS THREATENING EPIDEMIC!
Find your Senator
Find your Representative
Campaigns Department Last Chance for Animals campaigns@lcanimal.org 310-271-6096 x21 http://www.lcanimal.org
Last Chance for Animals 8033 Sunset Blvd. #835 Los Angeles CA 90046
NEXT TRAINING DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. NEXT DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE ANIMAL LOVERS. PLEASE R.S.V.P. FOR THE NEXT TRAINING SO WE KNOW YOU ARE COMING!! PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE TRAINING.
SINGLES EVENT FOR ANIMAL LOVERS-- NEXT DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED DETAILS BELOW!
FUNDRAISER: IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF YOUR COMMUNICATION! NEXT DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED! URGENT SITUATION! LOST/FOUND DOG CASE WORKERS NEEDED! DOGGIE SOCIAL WORKERS! YOU CAN HELP ANIMALS FROM HOME BY PHONE OR COMPUTER! PLEASE E-MAIL US AT evcorstraydogs@hotmail.com PLEASE PUT, "I WANT TO BE A DOG SOCIAL WORKER, FOSTER OR LOST/FOUND DOG CASEWORKER IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Dogs needing immediate FOSTER HOMES!!
FUNDRAISER: THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE IS EQUAL TO THE QUALITY OF YOUR COMMUNICATION! FUNDRAISERS HELP ANIMALS! PRIVATE COMMUNICATION SESSION FOR YOUR FAMILY, YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE, YOU AND YOUR CHILD, ETC. MINIMUM DONATION $35 FOR ONE HOUR OR $50 FOR 1 1/2 HOURS. HELP YOURSELF WHILE HELPING ANIMALS!
LEARN TO COMMUNICATE BETTER WITH YOUR SPOUSE, CHILDREN, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. WE WILL BE HAVING A COMMUNICATION SEMINAR AS A FUNDRAISER FOR ANIMALS! RESULTS GUARANTEED! ALL PROFITS GO FOR VET BILLS! PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS! THE TWO HOUR SEMINAR HELD AT THE PETCO AT LONGMORE AND SOUTHERN IN MESA . CHECK THIS WEB SITE FOR THE SCHEDULE. YOU WILL LEARN COMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE IF YOU USE THEM! QUESTIONS? please e-mail us at evcorstraydogs@hotmail.com
CONFLICT RESOLUTION and HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE on JUNE 18TH,
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FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED! We will put you on our list to receive information on the dogs that need to be fostered. For these dogs you are the last chance before they enter a shelter that euthanizes healthy, adoptable animals. Please e-mail us to receive the notices
newvolunteerevcorstraydogsThanks so much for anything you can do!
Animal Rescue Training CANCELLED on Saturday, February 28th
Please R.S.V.P. Please help us to keep in contact with you. Please add us to your e-mail address book so that we can send out a reminder about the animal rescue training as part of a large mailing and not go into your junk mail box and accidentally be deleted.
Where? The training will be held in the community room at the Petco in Mesa. The community room is in the very back of the Petco store that It is located on the northwest corner of Longmore and Southern. Longmore is between Dobson and Alma School. From the I-60 (the Superstition Freeway) take the Alma School exit and head north. Take a left (go west) on Southern. You will see the sign for Petco. IMPORTANT: The training will take place in the community room at the back of the store. When? DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Who? Anyone interested in helping homeless animals.
R.S.V.P. Please R.S.V.P. by e-mail to
evcorstraydogs@hotmail.com We need at least 5 volunteers to run the training. Thanks!
To R.S.V.P. for any of these trainings, please e-mail us at
evcorstraydogs@hotmail.com
INVITATION TO ANIMAL RESCUE TRAINING--NEXT TRAINING DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED
We need your help! We are overwhelmed by the number of homeless pets that need our help! We are unable to keep up with the number of people wanting to adopt homeless dogs! We need your help!
TRAINING CANCELLED ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH--HELP NEEDED TO RESCUE MORE HOMELESS DOGS!
