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Lighthouse ArtCenter Honors Veterans

With A Free Art Class On Veterans Day

Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) proudly announces
a special initiative in honor of Veterans Day, a
complimentary glass workshop exclusively for veterans
with esteemed instructor Carolyn Austin. The free art
workshop will take place on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at
the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s beautiful facility in Tequesta.
Veterans of all artistic skill levels are invited to attend for
a day of creative expression and camaraderie. LAC will
provide all art supplies. Space is limited, and registration
is required at lighthousearts.org/glass-workshops/ or by
calling (561) 746-3101.
“We are deeply grateful for the sacrifices our veterans
have made for our country, and we believe in the power
of art to heal and empower,” said Executive Director
Jeni Licata. “This free art class is a small token of our Veteran Rachel Dunn takes a veterans art glass class with
appreciation and a way to introduce veterans to the instructor Carolyn Austin. express themselves, but they often gain new personal
incredible benefits of art as therapy.” insights and heal through the powerful art-making process.”
Lighthouse ArtCenter is committed to supporting with the emotional support of a nationally board-certified Through the therapeutic process of creating art, veterans
veterans in their journey towards healing and self- art therapist,” said Board-Certified Art Therapist Shawna can express their emotions, reduce stress, and find a renewed
discovery through the power of art and provides ongoing Scarpitti (ATR-BC). “These course opportunities allow our sense of purpose. For more information, visit https://
art classes exclusively for veterans through their Art For nation’s heroes to not only learn new techniques and visually lighthousearts.org/art-for-all/.
All community outreach program VeteransArts.
“Veterans who partake in the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s “Service is our number one priority”
VeteransArts program have a chance to tap into their
innate creativity, guided by first-class instructors, and 561-743-0070

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Reading Time

With Dad

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., School Psychologist

James and the Giant
Peach and Danny, Champion Expires 11/15/23.
of the World were two of
Roald Dahl’s books my dad State Licensed & Insured
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elementary school. Some
of my fondest childhood
memories were reading these
books with my dad. We did
other things together like
playing basketball, going
fishing, and riding bikes but
the relational connection of sitting next to my dad on the couch
and feeling his presence and love was strong and evident. Dad
gave me his precious gift of time.
The father-child relationship is powerful and creates a
foundation for your child’s psyche to develop. Will your child
feel loved and affirmed or rejected and ignored by dad? As a
school psychologist and dad, I get it. Dads are busy. Dads might
believe they don’t have the nurturing instinct that mom holds.
They are busy providing for their family. Parenting expert, Meg
Meeker, M.D., says, “After 30 years in my medical practice
and extensive research, I see one common thread in children
of all ages: the direct correlation between a father’s presence
and a child’s well-being.”
If you are a dad reading this, it’s not meant to guilt you.
Whether you’ve messed up or think it’s too late, your child of
any age still needs you. They don’t need perfection; they need
your presence and affirmation. Start small. Perhaps for you
it’s asking them more thoughtful questions, taking a genuine
interest in them telling you about a favorite video game, or
watching a funny video together. For other dads it is telling
your child what every child wants to hear: You love them and
are proud of them.
Parenting is an on the job learning experience. Here are a
few resources to help you along the way: Meg Meeker’s book
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Robert Lewis’ book Raising
A Modern Day Knight or John C. Maxwell’s book Intentional
Living, are thoughtful books to help dads along their parenting
journey. Check out AllProDad.com. Dad, you got this.
Call or text to discuss your child as we test for autism,
dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Visit
JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.