Archive for the 'Parenting Skills' Category

6th Sep, 2007

Parenting Skills

Designed to help parents develop skills to improve the parent-child relationship.

Who Is It For?

Parents who want to learn the following:

  • To distinguish between “normal” behavior and serious problems.
  • When to walk away from conflicts.
  • Coping strategies to deal with tantrums.
  • If their expectations are realistic.

What Is Involved?

Ten weeks of individual sessions aimed at integrating mental health strategies vital to raising emotionally healthy children in safe environments. Parents learn successful parenting styles and gain confidence in their ability to make good decisions.

How Does The Program Work?

  • Assess parenting challenges.
  • Explore styles of parenting.
  • Learn about the psychological development of children.
  • Practice parenting skills that are nurturing.
  • Improve parents’ relaxation and stress management techniques.
  • Integrate positive communication and parenting skills.
  • Balance affection for children (love, time, respect) and parental control.
  • Enhance the emotional and behavioral well-being of children through effective parenting.