Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center

401 N Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 777-8300

The Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center provides a broad scope of programs and services designed to meet the needs and interests of women in our community while fulfilling the Commission's mandate to address inequities women experience in society. Services at the Center include:
- individual counseling for personal and career issues,
- couples counseling,
- workshops and seminars on a wide range of topics,
- vocational testing,
- a legal call back program,
- information and referral services and the use of the Center's library.

The Center has a highly qualified professional staff and services are provided at low and affordable fees. Some services are offered in both English and Spanish. Counseling is provided by appointment only.

Wed, Jan 7 12:00 pm more info	Career Links: A Job Search Support Group for Women This four-week support group meets January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2009. We'll discuss tips and techniques on finding employment and dealing with job search frustrations. Together we'll celebrate successes and provide support to each other in the process of searching for a job. $60, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Presented by the Montgomery County Commission for Women, Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
Thu, Jan 8 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Blueprints for Positive Relationships In this interactive workshop, we explore the behavior and strategies that take relationships out of the realm of luck. You'll learn ways to manage, enhance and better understand your part in creating healthy, functional, fulfilling relationships. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD.
Fri, Jan 9 9:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Understanding Shame Shame can overwhelm, paralyze and even isolate us. Come to the workshop and discover how shame affects your life and new ways to overcome it. $30, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD.
Fri, Jan 9 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Strong Interest Inventory This respected and widely-used career planning tool is recommended for anyone making decisions about occupational choices, career direction or job satisfaction. It will provide you with a personal profile of your vocational interests, characteristics, and the occupations and career choices that seem best suited to you. Two sessions: January 9 (test) and January 30 (group interpretation of test results). Offered monthly. $50, payable at registration; early registration recommended. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
Mon, Jan 12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info		How to Achieve a Successful Life Success doesn't happen by accident. It can be planned and achieved by anyone. Learn some of the most important strategies that can lead to a successful life. $20, payable at registration; early registration. For more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300.
Tue, Jan 13 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Networking Made Simple Do you want to find a new job, grow your business or expand your circle of contacts? If so, you have to network, network, network! In this interactive workshops we'll discuss how, when and where to network. It also gives you the opportunity to practice others eager to network with you. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. For more information, visit our website or call 240-7777-8300.
Tue, Jan 13 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm more info	Let's Talk: Couples Communication This interactive workshop is for married couples and others in committed relationships who want to communicate more effectively and reduce coflict. Each participant will learn how to speak for him/herself, not the other person, take the defensive posture our of communicating, build goodwill in the relationship, and two essential communication tools. $30 per person, payable at registration; early registration recommended. LIMITED TO 10 COUPLES; MUST BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE REGISTERING (call Louise Hanson, 240-777-8300).
Tue, Jan 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm more info	Building Blocks to Starting Over Starting over after a separation, divorce or loss of a significant relationship can be daunting. Join us and discover basic strategies to help you deal with the transition and steps you can take to create a new life full of meaning and purpose. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300.
Tue, Jan 13 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm more info	Divorce Legal Seminar, Part I: Non-child-related issues Attorney-led overview of grounds for divorce, spousal support, property distribution, settlement agreements, choosing an attorney and methods of dispute-resoluton other than litigation. Offered monthly. [Child-related issues covered in Divorce Legal Seminar, Part II, on January 27.] $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300.
Thu, Jan 15 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Decisions! Decisions! If making small as well as life-changes decisions are difficult for you, this workshop can help. You'll learn about a process that clarifies the decision-making process so you can make decisions that lead to satisfying outcomes. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300.
Fri, Jan 16 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Effective Job Search Strategies This is a workshop on strategies you can use to maximize your chances of landing a job while allowing you to continue building your skills and marketability. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Wed, Jan 21 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm more info	A Better Way to Divorce: Collaboration Wouldn't you like to resolve your divorce issues respectfully without going to court? Collaborative divorce does that and more. It's also responsive to family needs and results in a fair, healthy settlement. Come to this workshop and learn all about collaborative divorce. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. Visit our website or call 240-777-8300 for more information. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Thu, Jan 22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Divorce, Money and You If you're going through or considering a divorce, come to this workshop and learn about the potential financial consequences and how both partners can obtain equitable financial settlements. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Fri, Jan 23 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more info	Myers-Briggs Type Indicator This trusted and widely-used personality assessment identifies your unique personality type. Knowing your personality type can help you improve your work and personal relationships through your new understanding of how different personality types relate to each other and how your preferences affect your career and personal life. Offered monthly. $50, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
Tue, Jan 27 10:00 am - 12:00 pm more info	Inteviewing for Success Each job interview provides an opportunityi to determine whether there's a match between you and the employer. This workshop can help you do that. We'll talk about the types of interviews, interview preparation, creating a positive impression, creating reapport and follow-up interview strategies. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Tue, Jan 27 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm more info	Creating a Professional Image for the Workplace You make an immediate impression within the first 30 seconds that you meet someone. Learn how to leave a lasting positive impression. You'll be introduced to the basics of tailoring a professional image through wardrobe, communication skills and body language. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850.
Tue, Jan 27 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm more info	Separation and Divorce Support Group for Women This is a six-week support group for women who are physically living apart from their spouses. We'll explore the stages of divorce, building support systems, dealing with family and friends, managing emotions, and strengthening coping mechanisms. Weekly, beginning January 27, through March 3. $80, payable at registration; early registration recommended. to register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
Tue, Jan 27 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm more info	Conflict-Resolution for Couples This workshop provides a framework couples can use to tackle small conflicts and reach resolution through negotiation, the goodwill and communication skills learned in a "Let's Talk workshop at the Montgomery County Commission for Women, Counseling and Career Center. $20 per person, payable at registration; early registration recommended. LIMITED TO 10 COUPLES; MUST BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE REGISTERING (call Louise Hanson, 240-777-8200). Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Tue, Jan 27 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm more info	Divorce Legal Seminar, Part II: Child-related issues Attorney-led overview of legal and physical custody, visitation, child support, and health insurance. [Non-child-related issues covered in Divorce Legal Seminar, Part I, on January 13.] Offered monthly. Offered monthly. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD.
Wed, Jan 28 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm more info	Divorce and the Marital Home A panel of professionals who work with women in the process of divorce will help you identify areas of concern and answer your questions about teh dispisition of your marital home. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-77-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Thu, Jan 29 10:30 am - 12:00 pm more info	Autoestima Y Tu Identidad Este seminario, persenado en espanol, es para la mujer Latina. En este seminario se apprendera lo siguentne: la definicion y aspectos que elevan la autoestima; maneras de desarrollar y fortalecer talentos, character, y habilidades; technica para reconocer la belleza interna y externa; y desarrollar un programa personal para mantenerse positiva. Costo: $20, pago necessario cuando se inscriba.
Thu, Jan 29 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm more info	Values, Mission and Vision Values guide us and give us a sense of direction, clarity and focus on what's most important to us in life. Calrifyingyour values is an integral part of personal growth. this workshop will give you the opportunity to uncover your core values and define your mission and vision. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.