The Orcas Island School District has engaged Orcas Island Family Therapist Beth Jenson, LMHC, to present two workshops on child-youth peer relationships.

On Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Wednesday, Jan. 22 Jenson will meet parents of school children to talk to parents about the following topics.

• When Friends Aren’t So Friendly: Relational Aggression in Girls and What We Can Do (troubled by gossip, taunts, name-calling, rumors, exclusion and other problems in girls’  relationships?) on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the school library.

• Beyond Bravado: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the school library.

Geared especially for the concerns of 6th to 12th grade parents (parents of younger students don’t forget your kids will be 6th graders soon!). All parents are welcome to attend both sessions.