Saturday, Oct. 1

9a-12p

Sponsored by Covenant Methodist Church, Restoration Counseling, and H-E-B Creekside

Your family’s mental health matters!

Learn more about caring for your child’s mental health from local experts. Listen, discuss, get ideas, ask questions…

Adult Workshop

FREE

$10 late fee after Sept. 25

Children's Camp

$10

Siblings ½ price!
*Registration is required for participation. The fee covers the cost of supplies/services. $10 late fee after Sept. 25.

Adult Workshop

Adults will hear from Dr. Greg Ryan (PsyD, LSSP, BCBA-D) and Joy Ryan (LPC, RPT) owners of Connect Psychological Services PLLC.

Gain valuable insight into

maintaining balance in the family
raising healthy/independent children
parenting the persistent child
navigating sibling dynamics
participant questions (Let us know what you want to know when you register!)

Includes a Live Q & A!

Children’s Mental Health Camp

Young Minds Workshop is for kids too! While you are attending the seminar, your child(ren) has the option to attend the Children’s Mental Health Camp where our COVkids Children’s Ministry Team will facilitate engaging children’s activities designed to teach your child healthy coping skills and emotional regulation.

The Children’s Workshop is an option for those who wish to bring children. You may elect to attend only the adult seminar.

Our Presenters

Dr. J. Gregory Ryan

PsyD, LSSP, BCBA-D

Dr. Ryan is a Licensed Psychologist (clinical) (LP) as well as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). He is also a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and is trained to equip parents to effectively address their child’s behavioral challenges. Dr. Ryan’s professional experience has included working in an outpatient hospital setting, residential treatment facility, college counseling center, and private as well as public school settings. Dr. Ryan enjoys working with all age groups, including couples and families, and also provides psychological evaluations related to issues with developmental concerns, learning, attention, personality assessment and clarification of diagnosis with an emphasis on functional and practical recommendations. He obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Wheaton College, whose program is Faith-based and approved by the American Psychological Association.

Joy Ryan

LPC, RPT

Joy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She holds a master’s degree in counseling from Sam Houston State University and an additional master’s degree in Christian Education from Southwestern Theological Seminary. Joy has previously had experience working with and providing pastoral care for preteens and teens in youth ministry. Her professional counseling experience has included working with school-age children (using play therapy to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to significant family changes), adolescents and families (in a community mental health setting), adults (individual counseling services in a church counseling center and provision of professional counseling services to women and their families in a community health clinic). Joy is currently a co-owner and professional counselor at Connect Psychological Services PLLC. Recently, Joy has received training in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) by the International OCD Foundation through its Behavior Therapy Training Institute.