Kevin Opyrchal
Kevin Opyrchal
Kevin Opyrchal
Kevin leads the parent support group for the Men. He is a single parent of a 14-year-old son and a 20-year-old daughter.
Kevin has attended the CPS Parenting Workshop (three times!) at HBCC.
He also participated in two of the HBCC Role-Play Enhancement Workshops and trained in a CPS Level I Essential Foundation Training and the Level 2 Advanced Concepts Intensive Training. Kevin also did a book study group with HBCC on Stuart Ablon, Ph.D. book, “Change-able" and joined the Greater Orange County CHADD Parent Support Group on many occasions. He is on track to becoming CPS certified himself.
Kevin has found solutions to the communication problems he had been having with his son and is passionate to join with his community and share solutions. Kevin's relationship with his son, who is diagnosed with ADHD, has improved greatly and his communication improvements with his neurotypical daughter have been a side-benefit.
Additionally, Kevin has experience with the effects that drug addiction and alcoholism can have on relationships in the family as well, he sadly experienced these effects and the death of his former spouse, the mother of his children.
Kevin has many life experiences, and although no expert, he has been exposed to the many nuances of the LGBTQI+ community, including biological sex, gender identity and gender expression.
Kevin is another parent, like you, who is traversing this challenging responsibility called parenting. He wants to share his experiences and hope with you to find solutions for those who are finding challenges in their relationships with their children.
Lisa Pierro
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Kevin Opyrchal
Lisa is a Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, an author and program developer of "Taming the Inner Judge" and "Quiet Your Inner Critic to Stay Regulated", Lisa helps people transform destructive reactions into calm responses, fostering healthier relationships.
A compassionate professional with a diverse background, now devoted to self-development through understanding emotional intelligence, our inner voices and the role they play behind the scenes.
She has taken the Collaborative Problem Solving parenting course through HBCC and Stowell Learning Center, and has also completed the CPS Essential Training and the Advanced Concepts training. She is on the path to certification through Think:Kids.
As an individual who learned compensatory strategies to live with undiagnosed ADHD most of her life (now officially diagnosed and taking medication) she has lived the many sides of a complex life with her husband and 3 children (now adults). She understands the struggles and wins from an individual point of view (POV) and from the parent's POV.
After leading the Women's support group weekly throughout this past Summer, focusing on Quieting the Inner Critic, she is excited to continue this group at HBCC on the third Wednesday of each Month.
Lisa also is thrilled to lead the HBCC virtual Book Club.
Dr. Diane Lew
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Dr. Diane Lew
Since 1999 she has supported students with disabilities as a general education teacher, a special education teacher, a district-level special education program coordinator, and a school principal. Through her background and experience, she has gained a thorough knowledge of K-12 standards and curriculum; assessment and data analysis; effective classroom management strategies and positive behavior support strategies; development of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 accommodations plans; design, management, and revision of behavior support plans; design, procedures and legal aspects of special education; and, conflict resolution strategies.
Dr. Lew possesses a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Level II Education Specialist Instruction Specialist Credential with Autism Authorization, and an Administrative Services Credential. In addition to her bachelor’s degree, she has also earned a master’s degree in educational administration and doctoral degree in education.
Dr Lew founded, Special Education Advocacy Solutions (SEAS) which has a mission to ensure that every child is receiving the program, supports, and services that they require as well as the social-emotional support they need in order to feel safe and connected to their learning. Dr. Lew is in the final stages of becoming CPS Certified and is proudly partnered with HBCC.