Welcome to Appelstein Training Resources, LLC
Welcome to the home page of youth care specialist Charlie Appelstein, M.S.W., President of Appelstein Training Resources, LLC (ATR).
Described as "the best youth care trainer in America" by Robert Lieberman, former president of the American Association of Children's Residential Centers, Charlie has devoted his entire adult career to helping at-risk kids and those who care for them. An engaging, upbeat, and humorous speaker, he is also the author of three critically acclaimed books on youth care and a new, innovative CD that helps kids self-manage their behaviors. Charlie’s strength-based approach delivers a message of hope and possibility to our most vulnerable youth and those who care for them.
To learn more about Charlie and ATR, please browse our site.
Latest News and Training Announcements
- New CD: New Parenting CD: We are extremely pleased to announce that after six months of work, our new self-help, musical CD for parents: Parent Rapsody – Songs & Musical Mantras for Successful Parenting is finished and available for sale online. If you prefer to order by check or purchase order, you can download our order form and fax, email, or call in your order.
This novel approach to parent education combines rhythm, rhyme, wordplay, and engaging melodies to promote core child-rearing practices. A handy companion for all seasons of family life.
What They’re Saying About Parent Rapsody:
"I have long been a fan of using the arts to promote the cause of healthy child development. Charlie Appelstein's Parent Rapsody is an excellent addition! The music draws you in and the message is sound. I recommend it to anyone seeking a way to reach parents and help them attend to what needs doing to make the lives of children better in this time when so many parents are confused and distracted."
—-James Garbarino, PhD Director,
Loyola University of Chicago's Center for
the Human Rights of Children
Internationally Renowned Youth Care Expert.
Author of Lost Boys and Parents Under Siege."Move over Spock and Gershwin ! Charlie's "Parent Rhapsody" holds the key to healthy parenting. These lyrics will stick with you, and guide you, as you navigate those challenging moments with your kids. I only wish it was available when my children were younger."
—Mike Nikitas, Anchor, NECN (New England Cable News)
Visit our newest webiste www.parentrapsody.com to learn more about this project.
- Anti-Bullying Website: Friends from Quebec have created a new anti-bullying website titled Taking the Peaceful Path. Here’s the link: www.freewebs.com/dgraytest/. They are using some of my raps and I was happy to create a new one for them, "It’s Sad to Bully." Check it out! Then, check out our other useful cues!
- Train the Trainer Course:Charlie will be conducting his intensive two-day Trainer the Trainer Seminar at Five Acres Residential Program in Altadena, CA on December 1 and 2. For more information, contact Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars at 410-286-1435 or mccarthyconsults@yahoo.com.
- TV! Charlie continues to provide parenting tips twice a month for New England Cable News. He will be appearing at 9:45 am. on the following dates:
Oct 27
Download my parent handout (.pdf - 2.7M).
Nov 10
Nov 24
Dec 8
Dec 22 - Future Events: : Charlie will be delivering a keynote address and/or workshop(s) at the following public events: (Contact Charlie at charlieap@comcast.net for additional details.)
October 20 - The 2008 Downstate Residential Care Conference at Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY
For more information about these events, please contact us at charlieap@comcast.net.
October 28 and 29 - Charlie will be conducting his two-day Train the Trainer Seminar for the Rhode Island Council of Resource Providers (RICORP). Contact James Harris, PhD at Jhricorp@aol.com
October 31 - The 2008 Annual Converence of the Amercian Association of Children’s Residential Centers Annual Conference, San Diego, CA: Special morning presentation to introduce Parent Rapsody.
November 7 - Region 1 After School Road to Success Conference in Santa Rosa, CA: Keynote and workshop.
November 12 - Evening parent workshop, Beverly, MA
November 19 - Evening parent workshop, sponsored by Success by six, Salem, NH
December 3 - U.S. Department of Education National Mentoring Conference, San Diego, CA: Keynote and two workshops.
January 7–16 - Annual Children’s Law Institute Conference, Albuquerque, NM: Keynote and workshops.
- Recent Engagements: During the past six months Charlie has provided strength-based training to over 50 agencies, programs, schools (public, private, and special ed), and youth care associations throughout the US and Canada, including: Harvard Medical School’s Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders in Boston, MA; American Association of Childrens Residential Centers annual conference, Orlando, FL; Corpus Christi, TX School Department; PACT 4 Families Collaborative Annual Brain Conference, Willmar, MN; New Brunswick Community College, Miramichi, New Brunswick; Community Care Services, Taunton, MA; Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, Greenfield, NH; Beverly, MA Public Schools; Youth Emergency Services & Shelter, Des Moines, IA.
- New Publication: Facing The Sunshine: A Young Woman's Emergence from the Shadows of Sexual Abuse and Anorexia by Sara Jane Thornton with a forward by Beverly Engel. Facing the Sunshine is a true account of a journey to well-being following a childhood shrouded in the darkness of sexual abuse.
"A must-read for any helping professional or loved one of a person momentarily swept up in the 'perfect storm' of childhood sexual abuse, intimacy problems, and eating disorders."
We are now accepting online orders. If you prefer to order by check or purchase order, you can download our order form and fax, email, or call in your order. For additional information about Sara Thornton and her remarkable book, visit www.facingthesunshine.com.—Linda Sanford, LICSW
Author of Strong at the Broken Places and
Assistant Professor, Simmons College of Social Work - Our First CD: One-Line Raps for Girls and Chaps is available for sale. Charlie and his No Bad Kid Band have created a dynamic assortment of raps and melodies to help kids (and adults) self manage their behavior. Download the lyrics!
- On-Line Purchasing is available at our web store. We accept MasterCard and Visa and we have eliminated shipping charges for orders over $25.00 shipped in the United States - until January 1, 2009. Discounts for multiple copies of our books and video are available. If you prefer to order by check or purchase order, you can download our order form and fax, email, or call in your order.
- Training Videos are available for sale. We have produced three tapes: Creating and Maintaining a Strength-Based Environment, Managing Number One & Putting in the Bricks, and Key Concepts for Preventing Problem Behavior & Building Self-Esteem in Troubled Children and Youth. Preview details and download seminar handouts now. We are hoping to have the series available on DVD within the near future.
- Weight loss!: Dr. Phil tried and failed being a weight-loss guru. Now it’s my turn! A number of foster parents and TV viewers have asked me to come up with some weight-loss raps. Check ‘em out on my Cues page. No butter, no bread, eat healthy instead!
"Charlie Appelstein & friends have a hit on their hands !! Charlie has taken his immense understanding of troubled kids and used it to reach kids through their favorite medium....music. These beautifully produced CD's provide young people with reminders of appropriate behavior and helps them to consider their responses to intense social situations. Mantras for the 21st century !! Kids will accept and respond to the messages in the CD's because they are relevant to their daily experiences. The raps don't preach or scold. Rather, they remind and advise. My only regret after reviewing this extraordinary project was that I didn't think of it first !! If you want to reach and teach troubled children and teens, buy and use these CD's. They will make a difference."
Richard Lavoie
Author, IT'S SO MUCH WORK TO BE YOUR FRIEND
Visiting Professor, Simmons College