classes and programs


Babysitter Training

For boys and girls ages 11 and up who are ready to start babysitting. Class includes CPR, first aid, recue breathing, infant/child choking, safety issueas and general babysitting guidelines.

Dates: August 19 from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Bring a snack.
Cost: $45
To register, call GTW at 972-733-6565 or email info@gtw-health.com



FAN CLUB: Weight Management for Teens and Tweens
(with parent/guardian)

NEW SESSIONS START SEPTEMBER 16!

The FAN (Fitness And Nutrition) Club is an innovative, multidisciplinary weight management program for adolescent girls. This program educates teens and their families about lifelong healthy eating and fitness behaviors, provides tools and support for behavior changes, teaches teens to regulate their weight in a healthy manner and provides opportunities for families to participate in fitness activities together. The program includes individualized nutritional assessment, fitness classes, medical supervision, online support and goal setting in the context of an engaging interactive curriculum.

FAN Club staff includes physicians, nurses, dieticians, psychologists, health educators and fitness instructors.

Includes:

  • Initial individual dietician assessment and meal plan
  • Pre- and post-program fitness evaluations
  • Education program for incremental lifestyle behavior change
  • Guest speakers from multidisciplinary health professions
  • Interactive, fun classes with games, role-playing, and problem solving
  • Fitness classes
  • Cirriculum and support tools
  • Medically supervised weight monitoring
  • In-class group support
  • Online individual support

Dates: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
first and third Tuesdays: grades 5-8,
second and fourth Tuesdays: high school and young adults
Cost: $80/month
Additional family members $20. each
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Call 972-733-6565 or email info@gtw-health.com for more information or to register.



Tutoring

Experienced teacher Erin Summerlin Bauer is offering tutoring services for students in elementary through high school. Subjects include:

  • Math
  • Study Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • SAT, ACT, ISEE

Cost: $75/hour (individual session); $25-$45/hour (group session)
Make your own group (maximum 4 students) or join an existing group if available.

Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday morning sessions available.

Contact Erin Bauer at 214-718-8601 or eebauer@gmail.com



Weight Management for Men and Women

Dr. Lewis Pincus brings his successful weight management program for men and women, "To Life!", to North Dallas. This proven lifestyle change system emphasizes "healthier weights" and realistic goals. To Life! incorporates solid nutrition education, fitness and mind-body medicine in a physician supervised program including individual and group support. Participants learn to incorporate lifelong weight management skills into their daily lives. To Life! combines physician visits, workshops, support classes, online resources and FDA-approved medication for safe, ongoing weight management. Click here or call 214-234-1250 for more information or to register. Classes are ongoing.

Limited spaces available for the current program



Grief Recovery Outreach Program

One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is GRIEF - the normal and natural reaction to loss.

Whether your loss is from:

  • Death of a loved one
  • Divorce or end of a relationship
  • Loss of career
  • Loss of a substance dependency
  • Loss of trust
  • Loss of dreams
  • Loss of security
  • Loss of health

Grief will continue to affect our lives and the lives of those around us adversely when we are forced to accept the many MYTHS ABOUT GRIEF:

Time heals all wounds
Replace the loss
Grieve alone
Be strong for others
Bury your feelings

The Outreach program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. As a result of participating in this program your life may become more enriched, more alive and more fulfilled than ever before. This 10-week program will be conducted by Theodora Koehn, Psy.D., LPC Certified Grief RecoveryŽ Specialist.

Dates: Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 4 - Nov. 20
Cost: $225.
Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd.

For further information call: Dr. Theodora (Tedi) Koehn 214-435-4620 or drtedi@gmail.com



Families Affected by Eating Disorders

Get the support you need to help your family member deal with their eating disorder. Address the underlying issues, gain insight into motivations and work through your feelings.

Dates: Every Wednesday, 12 - 1 p.m., bring your own lunch
Cost: $60 / session per person or couple
Please RSVP to Diane Boddy, LPC at 940-631-6100 or dianeboddy@sbcglobal.net



Massage

Massage is a proven way to relieve stress. Stephanie Wulfe Epstein caters massage to your needs.

By appointment, Thursdays 4-6 p.m.
Cost: $75/hour (adult); $45/half-hour (teen)
Parent is welcome to stay in the room with their teen.



Keep Dr. Ken Ginsburg at Your Home!

Audio CDs of Dr. Ken Ginsburg's Dallas workshop are now available at GTW! $48 for set of 4 CDs plus Dr. Ginsburg's book "A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Your Child Roots and Wings". $35 for the set of 4 CDs. Shipping available.



Interactive Group Discussions

Perfect for groups of 8-20 people, our interactive group discussions give everyone a chance to participate and practice. Your place or ours! Topics include adolescent development, nutrition and body image, resilience and parenting,risk behaviors and more. We can also tailor a presentation to your own topic. Great for groups of friends, moms clubs and service organizations! Click here to see a list of speaker topics. Call us for questions or to reserve a date.



GTW Speakers' Bureau

Girls To Women can provide your group with experienced, dynamic speakers on a variety of health topics aimed at teens and adults. We can also tailor a presentation to your own topic. Great for teacher in-service, parent groups and girl's groups! Click here to see a list of speaker topics. Call us for questions or to reserve a date.



Books by Dr. Ken Ginsburg available at GTW

Popular parenting author Dr. Ken Ginsburg has published two books no parent can do without! "Building Resilience" discusses coping strategies for the stresses that children and teens face today. "Less Stress, More Success" helps parents and teens confronting the daunting world of college admissions.



First Aid Kits - Great for College! - Great for Trips!

GTW is offering first aid kits stocked with basic health and safety products. Included is information on when and how to use the contents, when to go to the Student Health Center and when to call home. Additional health information and items can be added by request. A must for all the graduates in your life. Take one on vacation and keep one in your car. Just $40 / kit.



Looking for an Interesting Group Activity?
Workshops Available Upon Request:

  • CPR
  • Babysitting Training
  • Self-Defense
  • Yoga


Call 972-733-6565 or email us to book a private class or workshop for your group or organization!