Register for Classes/Workshops

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 2008

 

For more information on workshops, contact the

Family Life Education Program Manager, Pat Borgfeldt, at 817-332-6348, pborgfeldt@theparentingcenter.org

 

Two-Hour Workshops

 

ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION & SCHOOL                                              

Troubling behaviors teens present in school are often masking an underlying depressive disorder that needs to be addressed. Learn the causes and symptoms of adolescent depression and ideas for intervention. 

 

BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY

“I’m worn out and frustrated.”  Evaluate strategies for solving the unique problems of working parents. Learn effective methods for holding family meetings.

 

BOUNDARIES WITH KIDS (LÍMITES Y LOS NIÑOS)

“How far is too far?” Learn why boundaries are so important and how to set them without feeling guilty.

 

BUILDING CHILDREN’S SELF-ESTEEM (CONSTRUYENDO AUTOESTIMA EN SU HIJO/A )

Do you know or have a child who worries about what others think about him/her? Learn ways to improve children’s self-esteem

 

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH PLAY

Receive an overview and interactive description of this innovative and interesting treatment strategy designed especially for children. Play comes naturally to children, but adults can play too—come ready to have fun!

 

BUILDING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM (MANERAS DE CONSTRUIR SU PROPIO AUTO ESTIMA)

“Love myself?!” Learn how to build your self-esteem, which is essential before you can build your child’s

self-esteem.

 

BULLYING (INTIMIDACION O ABUSO DE UN MENOR HACIA OTRO)

Is it teasing or is it bullying?  Find out whether it’s teasing or bullying while learning practical solutions for the bully, victim, parents, and schools to apply. This is a great class for both parents and school personnel.

 

BULLYING AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT   

“Is it teasing or is it bullying, flirting or harassment?” Find out what behaviors are considered bullying and sexual harassment. Learn practical solutions for the bully, victims, parents, and schools to apply. This is a great class for both parents and school personnel.

 

CARING FOR THE TRAUMATIZED CHILD 

"What kind of behaviors can I expect?”  Learn what types of issues arise when a child has been abused or traumatized and discover ways to meet their needs while caring for the child and yourself.

 

CARING FOR INFANTS (Age 0-6 months)

Oh no! Babies don’t come with instructions!  Find out how to provide care to keep your infant healthy, safe and nurtured.

 

CHILDHOOD CONFLICTS (Including Sibling Rivalry)

“She’s looking at me!” “That’s mine, don’t touch it!”  “He’s breathing on me!” Sound familiar? Come learn some practical tips for handling childhood conflicts and sibling rivalry while promoting positive relationships. Find out how and when to intervene.

 

CHILDREN AND PLAY

 “Why is play essential to a child’s development?” Play is a child’s work.  Learn ways to encourage your child’s development through play.

 

CHORE WARS  (Guerras de las Tareas COTIZACIÓN DEL DÍA)

“Why can’t I get my children to do their chores?”  Discover strategies to motivate children and teens to share responsibilities at home.                                                                                             

 

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR PARENTS (For Adolescent Audiences)

What? No Yelling?  Learn respectful communication skills that promote understanding.

 

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEEN

“Will you talk to me?” Learn communication skills that will improve your relationship with your teen.

 

CONFLICT RESOLUTION (RESOLVIENDO CONFLICTORS)

“Can we work this out?”  Learn that conflict is part of a normal, healthy relationship at home or work. Discuss rules for “fair fighting”. Discover ways to resolve conflicts by building agreements collaboratively.

CONTROLLING ANGER IN THE FAMILY (CONTROLANDO EL ENOJO EN LA FAMILIA)

“How can we control temper flare-ups?”  Learn techniques that foster mutual respect and effective communication to diffuse anger in the family.

 

CREATING FAMILY TRADITIONS

How can we make our family special?  Provide special memories and learning opportunities for your child while having fun and bringing the family closer together.

 

DEBUNKING BOYHOOD MYTHS

Will boys just be boys?  Explore and debunk some of our culture’s boyhood myths and find ways to empower our sons to grow into emotionally healthy men and “be the best they can be.”

 

DE-STRESSING DAILY ROUTINES (RUTINAS DIARIAS PARA RELAJARSE)

“Do daily routines create conflict between you and your children?”  Learn ways to make the high-stress points of the day less stressful. Back-to-school tips can be included in this program.

 

 DEVELOPING ASSETS IN CHILDREN

 Learn 40 elements, identified by the Search Institute, which are necessary for raising healthy, successful children.

 

DEVELOPING RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN (NINOS REVELADORES DE RESPONISBLE)

 Learn to help children master decision-making in a positive way, accept responsibility, gain confidence and feel more worthwhile.

 

DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS: FINDING, MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS                        

 “Why doesn’t anybody like me?”  Learn how to guide children in making and keeping friendships. Do you feel helpless when a child tells you “nobody likes me?” Discover ways to help the child who struggles to make and keep friends.  Get tips on how to build, sustain and repair relationships.

 

DEVELOPING VALUES IN CHILDREN

“How can I instill solid values in children?” Discover specific ways to pass values on to children in fun, interactive ways.

 

DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

“Is my child on target?”  Recognize physical, emotional, and behavioral developmental stages from birth through early teens.

 

DISCIPLINE & YOUR TEEN (DISCIPLINA Y SU ADOLESCENTE)

Learn practical solutions to improve your odds of turning around teen’s disrespectful attitude and for creating a positive climate in the home. Establish win/win situations with effective teen management strategies.

 

EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND YOUTH                                                       

Children and teens are often struggling with emotional difficulties (anxiety, anger, depression) that significantly impact their ability to function effectively. These emotional issues are often difficult to identify within the context of a multitude of troubling behaviors.  This workshop is designed to increase the understanding of emotional disturbance (identification, causes & effects) and provide suggested interventions for the emotionally disturbed child.

 

EMPOWERING GIRLS  (FORTALECIENDO A LAS NIÑAS)

How can I teach my daughter to be strong and confident? Find out about the common stereotypes of girls and how they affect them daily.  Learn specific ways to empower girls at home and in school.

 

ETHICS TRAINING:

Early Identification and Mandatory Reporting Requirements Surrounding Child Abuse. (3 hours, SW CEUs):Ethical decision making strategies are discussed and practiced through lecture and group participation methodologies

 

EXPLORING FEELINGS: CHILDREN WITH ANGER             

Gain insight into what angry and rebellious behaviors at home and school are communicating, and learn about the physiological and emotional toll they take on a child. Learn practical methods to zero in on the sources of anger and ideas for intervention.

 

FAMILY PATTERNS

“Will my child act like Grandpa?”  “Will I treat my children like my parents treated me?”  Learn to recognize behavioral patterns in your family and how to effect change.

 

FINDING, MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS

Do you feel helpless when your child says “nobody likes me?” Discover ways to help the child who struggles to make and keep friends. Get tips on how to build, sustain and repair relationships.

 

GRANDPARENTS REARING GRANDCHILDREN

“I thought I was through raising children.”  Learn effective parenting tips and how to find support for the emotional, financial, and legal situations involved in raising grandchildren.

 

HEADING INTO ADOLESCENCE  (ENTENDIENDO A NUESTROS HIJOS ADOLESCENTES)

“We just can’t talk anymore!”  Learn effective parenting techniques including what to expect in your young teen  (Age 10 to 14), building a relationship, communication, and setting limits.

 

HELP! AM I LOSING MY CHILD?  

Do you have a teen in  high school? Worried about peer pressure, drugs, friends?  Learn how to keep the doors of communication open during the teen years, counter peer pressure, monitor new relationships and help your child succeed academically.

 

HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH STRESS AND FEELINGS

“What if my child’s feeling blue?” Recognize and respond appropriately to the positive and negative feelings of your children and the stresses they face.

 

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

Are we pushing our children to the edge? Is your child overscheduled, overworked and over pressured to succeed? How many activities should a child have?  Learn some guidelines for encouraging healthy competition and accomplishment by moderating activities and other events in the lives of our children.  Identify the symptoms of kids under stress. 

 

HOW TO RAISE AN AMERICAN IDOL  

Develop an understanding of how parenting patterns in the early years set a course for the future. Get ideas for teaching kid’s perseverance, self-control, how to deal with success, failure and criticism and how to work hard.

 

THE IMPACT OF ATTACHMENT Part I

The bond between child and caregiver is crucial to normal development. Learn the basics about attachment in infants and children, including information on the long-term effects of both healthy and unhealthy attachment. This class is also appropriate for foster parents and professionals who work with children.

 

IMPROVING ATTACHMENT Part II

This course offers a more in-depth examination of attachment and attachment disorders and includes information on assessment, treatment and ways to facilitate healthy attachment between a child and caregiver. This class builds on information covered in Level 1 - The Impact of Attachment and attendance is recommended

 

IMPROVING COMMUNICATION (COMMUNICACIÓN POSITIVA)

Learn skills to spot and change breakdowns in communication, speak clearly and constructively and listen accurately and productively. Find out how to improve communication in your family or workplace.

 

INTERNET SAFETY

How safe are your kids? MSNBC DATELINE^TM catches pedophiles preying on our children.  Twenty to thirty percent of Internet pornography consumption is by children ages 12 - 17. MySpace is being used by predators to meet and entice kids online. Learn ways to reduce and monitor outside influences and reduce risks on your child. 

 

IQ ≠ EQ: THE GIFTED CHILD 

I.Q. is not enough! Studies have shown that academic achievement is not the best predictor of career success or happy relationships. Learn concrete ways to increase your exceptional child’s emotional intelligence and healthy social development.

 

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE

“How can I caution without frightening?”  Learn ways to help your child be safe without feeling afraid.   Become familiar with indicators of abuse and steps parents can take toward ensuring the safety of their children.

 

KEEPING YOUR COOL WITH KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL (GUIA DE AYUDA PARA LOS PADRES -

LOS NIÑOS Y LAS VACACIONES DE VERANO)

Summers can be fun as well as productive. Balancing structure and fun can be quite a trick. Come explore ways to provide enjoyable and meaningful activities for children during the summer. 

 

KEYS TO REARING PRESCHOOLERS (3 yrs. to 5 yrs.)

Learn to deal effectively with everyday issues such as power struggles, temper tantrums, and difficult behavioral situations.

 

MAGIC WANDS & ENCHANTED FORESTS: THE BENEFITS OF ROLE PLAY

Explore the ways in which role play benefits a child’s physical, emotional and intellectual development.

 

MAKING RULES AND ENFORCING CONSEQUENCES

(HACIENDO REGLAS E IMPLEMENTANDO CONSECUENCIAS)

“Do you really mean it this time?”  Learn step-by-step procedures for rule setting to avoid negative behavior.

 

MANAGING THE CHILD WITH ADD/ADHD (This class is for parents)

“What will he do next?” Learn effective ways for addressing issues that are common to the ADHD child.

 

MANAGING THE STRONG-WILLED CHILD (MANEJANDO AL NIñO OBSTINADO)

“Must she always challenge me?”  Learn about the unique characteristics of the strong-willed child and specific techniques for communication, positive discipline, and overall nurturing.

 

PARENT AND SCHOOL TEAMWORK FOR SUCCESS

Help your child be a winner! Learn about ways parents and schools can work as a team to help encourage your child's success at school.   Identify ways to encourage responsible behavior, good homework skills, and positive peer relationships.

 

PARENTING 101 (Aprendiendo a ser Padres – HABILIDADES PATERNALES 101)

“What do I do now?”  Discover the characteristics of an effective parent and the roles they play in their child’s upbringing.  Identify ways to raise a child who is happy, healthy, responsible, makes good choices and who believes in him / her self.

PARENTING STYLES (ENTENDIENDO SU PAPEL COMO PADRES DE FAMILIA)

What’s your parenting style – Tough, Easy, or Firm?  Learn which parenting style is most effective in raising healthy children.

 

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE (DISCIPLINA POSITIVA)

“Why does my child misbehave?”  Learn effective, positive methods for managing behavior and ways to eliminate many discipline difficulties.

 

PRESCHOOLERS – FEARS AND FANTASIES 

Explore the role imagination plays in preschoolers’ fears and how to manage them.

 

PREVENTING PARENT BURNOUT

“What about me?”  Discover new perspectives and ways to take care of you while taking care of the whole family.

 

READY OR NOT, HERE I COME!   

"Whether preschoolers are ready or not, kindergarten is ready for them!  Even if your preschooler has been participating in programs outside the home, kindergarten will make new demands and require considerable adjustments.   Learn ways to increase their readiness skills and to ease the transition for both of you."

 

RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE

Learn about child abuse and neglect and how those issues relate to the Texas Family Code. Early identification of warning signs, abuser risk factors, and mandatory reporting requirements will be discussed. This class is available with CEUs for social workers.

 

SINGLE PARENT SURVIVAL

Examine a variety of challenges facing single parents such as guilt, stress, communication, feelings of loneliness and what to do about new relationships.

 

SOS! HELP! FOR CAREGIVERS AND PARENTS 

Learn skills for child behavior management and effective methods for communicating with difficult parents/people. Great class for childcare professionals and foster parent in-service hours.

 

STRENGTHENING STEPFAMILIES (2 to 2 ½ hours)

Ever feel like an outsider in your own family? Decipher the myriad of family roles and learn skills to improve your step-parenting skills.  Learn skills to improve communication among stepfamily members and manage conflict.

 

STRESS MANAGEMENT (2 hours) 

Learn ways to respond to the pressures of the workplace and the home.  See how building support systems, improving time management and setting realistic goals can reduce your stress level.

 

TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT SENSITIVE ISSUES

(HABLANDO CON LOS NIÑOS SOBRE TEMAS DE  DELICADOS)

Are you an ‘approachable’ parent? Learn how to make talking to your child about tough subjects such as sex, divorce, and death a productive and bonding experience.  Learn how to help children face the often-traumatic experience of divorce. 

 

TAMING TODDLERS (18 mos. to 3 yrs.)

“Why won’t he use the potty?”  Learn what is normal behavior and how to solve problems such as toilet training, sleep problems, and temper tantrums. Daycare minimum standards for toddler care will be discussed briefly.

   

 

One-Hour Workshops

 

BAH HUMBUG!  MANAGING HOLIDAY STRESS

Does the thought of the holidays stress you out?  Learn some useful tips for de-stressing and enjoying the season.

 

BALANCING WORK AND LIFE (Great program for your business’s employees)

Are you having trouble balancing work and life? Learn effective methods for time management and finding time for yourself and enjoying life.

 

BIRTH ORDER AND PARENTING

Does it really make a difference? Find out how birth order affects each child’s personality and what you can do to help each child grow to his/her full potential.  (45-minute program)

 

HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH STRESS AND TAKS

Recognize and respond appropriately to the positive and negative feelings of your children and the stresses they face in life, school and TAKS testing!

 

HOW TO DATE YOUR MATE

Are you married but still feel alone?  Discover how to incorporate the five languages of love into your marriage and how to stop feeling lonely. Rekindle the fire and keep your relationship alive.

 

PUNISHING WITH REWARDS

“Will you do it for a dollar?” Find out why rewarding isn’t always a good idea. Learn ways to use reward systems effectively.

 

STRESS MANAGEMENT (One-hour class, Great program for employees!)

Learn ways to respond to the pressures of the workplace and the home.  See how building support systems, improving time management and setting realistic goals can reduce your stress level.

 

Series Classes

 

ADULT ANGER MANAGEMENT (Six 2-hour classes)

Why do I get so angry? Learn principles of anger management, how we use anger, the difference between positive and negative feelings, and tips to rational thinking. (Once a week for 6 weeks)

 

COUPLE COMMUNICATION (Four 2-hour classes)

Why can’t we communicate?  This class is for any two people who desire to invest in learning how to relate to each other in more satisfying ways. Partners learn tools together for creating better results for their day-to-day concerns.

 

FROM BOTTLES TO BLOCKS (Two 3-hour classes)

Why don’t children come with instructions?  Learn basic skills to care for and nurture the child from birth through preschool years. 

 

HOW TO AVOID MARRYING A JERK OR JERKETTE (Four 2-hour classes)

Love shouldn’t be blind!  In the P.I.C.K. (Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge) A Partner Series, you will learn that it is essential that you use your head as well as your heart when falling in love.

 

KIDS FIRST

“What does working together as parents really mean?”  A four-hour seminar for divorcing parents that explores how children perceive divorce, what they think, and how they feel about it.

 

LIVING APART, WORKING TOGETHER.  (Once a week for three weeks)

“Will our children really know it’s not their fault?”  Learn ways to resolve conflicts and work together in parenting your children while living apart

 

PAIRS MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT (Six 2-hour classes)

Learn skills that will assist you with untying “love knots” in your marriage or relationship. Practice skills to improve your couple communication skills.

 

PARENTING WITH DIGNITY (Four 2-hour classes) 

Parenting with Dignity is a philosophy that teaches you to empower your children by teaching them HOW to make good decisions for themselves.  This class with help free your from undignified anger, frustration and punishment so your children can learn to handle responsibility and independence.

 

PREP: Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program

PREP helps couples learn better communication and conflict management strategies, understand one another's expectations, and build commitment, fun, and friendship into their relationship.

 

SMART S.T.E.P. (Six 2-hour classes)

Validate your stepfamily experiences while enhancing your skills for adjustment to change.  Decipher the myriad of family roles and learn skills to improve your step-parenting skills.  Learn skills to improve communication among stepfamily members and manage conflict.

 

S.T.E.P.  (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) Birth through the teen years. (Six 2-hour classes)

“How can I assist with my child’s development?”  A six-week class that offers parents realistic and practical approaches for meeting the challenges of raising children today.  Positive approaches to problem solving are discussed.

 

S.T.E.P. Teen (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) The Teen Years (Six 2-hour classes)

"I can’t talk to my teen!" This 6-session class for parents of teens covers topics such as: building a relationship, communication, responding to behavior, using consequences, developing cooperation and responsibility.

 

S.T.E.P. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (AGE 0-3) (Six 2-hour classes)

This is a six-week class that offers parents realistic and practical approaches for meeting the challenges of raising children today.  Positive approaches to problem solving are discussed.

 

VISIONS FOR TOMORROW (NAMI CURRICULUM)

This is a12-Hour workshop that provides tips on parenting and / or working with children with brain disorders including autism spectrum, ADHD, depressive, bipolar, anxiety disorders.

ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION & SCHOOL                                              

Troubling behaviors teens present in school are often masking an underlying depressive disorder that needs to be addressed. Learn the causes and symptoms of adolescent depression and ideas for intervention. 

 

BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY

“I’m worn out and frustrated.”  Evaluate strategies for solving the unique problems of working parents. Learn effective methods for holding family meetings.

 

BOUNDARIES WITH KIDS (LÍMITES Y LOS NIÑOS)

“How far is too far?” Learn why boundaries are so important and how to set them without feeling guilty.

 

BUILDING CHILDREN’S SELF-ESTEEM (CONSTRUYENDO AUTOESTIMA EN SU HIJO/A )

Do you know or have a child who worries about what others think about him/her? Learn ways to improve children’s self-esteem

 

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH PLAY

Receive an overview and interactive description of this innovative and interesting treatment strategy designed especially for children. Play comes naturally to children, but adults can play too—come ready to have fun!

 

BUILDING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM (MANERAS DE CONSTRUIR SU PROPIO AUTO ESTIMA)

“Love myself?!” Learn how to build your self-esteem, which is essential before you can build your child’s

self-esteem.

 

BULLYING (INTIMIDACION O ABUSO DE UN MENOR HACIA OTRO)

Is it teasing or is it bullying?  Find out whether it’s teasing or bullying while learning practical solutions for the bully, victim, parents, and schools to apply. This is a great class for both parents and school personnel.

 

BULLYING AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT   

“Is it teasing or is it bullying, flirting or harassment?” Find out what behaviors are considered bullying and sexual harassment. Learn practical solutions for the bully, victims, parents, and schools to apply. This is a great class for both parents and school personnel.

 

 

 

 

CARING FOR THE TRAUMATIZED CHILD 

"What kind of behaviors can I expect?”  Learn what types of issues arise when a child has been abused or traumatized and discover ways to meet their needs while caring for the child and yourself.

 

CARING FOR INFANTS (Age 0-6 months)

Oh no! Babies don’t come with instructions!  Find out how to provide care to keep your infant healthy, safe and nurtured.

 

CHILDHOOD CONFLICTS (Including Sibling Rivalry)

“She’s looking at me!” “That’s mine, don’t touch it!”  “He’s breathing on me!” Sound familiar? Come learn some practical tips for handling childhood conflicts and sibling rivalry while promoting positive relationships. Find out how and when to intervene.

 

CHILDREN AND PLAY

 “Why is play essential to a child’s development?” Play is a child’s work.  Learn ways to encourage your child’s development through play.

 

CHORE WARS  (Guerras de las Tareas COTIZACIÓN DEL DÍA)

“Why can’t I get my children to do their chores?”  Discover strategies to motivate children and teens to share responsibilities at home.                                                                                             

 

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR PARENTS (For Adolescent Audiences)

What? No Yelling?  Learn respectful communication skills that promote understanding.

 

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEEN

“Will you talk to me?” Learn communication skills that will improve your relationship with your teen.

 

CONFLICT RESOLUTION (RESOLVIENDO CONFLICTORS)

“Can we work this out?”  Learn that conflict is part of a normal, healthy relationship at home or work. Discuss rules for “fair fighting”. Discover ways to resolve conflicts by building agreements collaboratively.

CONTROLLING ANGER IN THE FAMILY (CONTROLANDO EL ENOJO EN LA FAMILIA)

“How can we control temper flare-ups?”  Learn techniques that foster mutual respect and effective communication to diffuse anger in the family.

 

CREATING FAMILY TRADITIONS

How can we make our family special?  Provide special memories and learning opportunities for your child while having fun and bringing the family closer together.

 

DEBUNKING BOYHOOD MYTHS

Will boys just be boys?  Explore and debunk some of our culture’s boyhood myths and find ways to empower our sons to grow into emotionally healthy men and “be the best they can be.”

 

DE-STRESSING DAILY ROUTINES (RUTINAS DIARIAS PARA RELAJARSE)

“Do daily routines create conflict between you and your children?”  Learn ways to make the high-stress points of the day less stressful. Back-to-school tips can be included in this program.

 

 

DEVELOPING ASSETS IN CHILDREN

 Learn 40 elements, identified by the Search Institute, which are necessary for raising healthy, successful children.

 

DEVELOPING RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN (NINOS REVELADORES DE RESPONISBLE)

 Learn to help children master decision-making in a positive way, accept responsibility, gain confidence and feel more worthwhile.

 

DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS: FINDING, MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS                        

 “Why doesn’t anybody like me?”  Learn how to guide children in making and keeping friendships. Do you feel helpless when a child tells you “nobody likes me?” Discover ways to help the child who struggles to make and keep friends.  Get tips on how to build, sustain and repair relationships.

 

DEVELOPING VALUES IN CHILDREN

“How can I instill solid values in children?” Discover specific ways to pass values on to children in fun, interactive ways.

 

DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

“Is my child on target?”  Recognize physical, emotional, and behavioral developmental stages from birth through early teens.

 

DISCIPLINE & YOUR TEEN (DISCIPLINA Y SU ADOLESCENTE)

Learn practical solutions to improve your odds of turning around teen’s disrespectful attitude and for creating a positive climate in the home. Establish win/win situations with effective teen management strategies.

 

EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND YOUTH                                                       

Children and teens are often struggling with emotional difficulties (anxiety, anger, depression) that significantly impact their ability to function effectively. These emotional issues are often difficult to identify within the context of a multitude of troubling behaviors.  This workshop is designed to increase the understanding of emotional disturbance (identification, causes & effects) and provide suggested interventions for the emotionally disturbed child.

 

EMPOWERING GIRLS  (FORTALECIENDO A LAS NIÑAS)

How can I teach my daughter to be strong and confident? Find out about the common stereotypes of girls and how they affect them daily.  Learn specific ways to empower girls at home and in school.

 

ETHICS TRAINING:

Early Identification and Mandatory Reporting Requirements Surrounding Child Abuse. (3 hours, SW CEUs):Ethical decision making strategies are discussed and practiced through lecture and group participation methodologies

 

EXPLORING FEELINGS: CHILDREN WITH ANGER             

Gain insight into what angry and rebellious behaviors at home and school are communicating, and learn about the physiological and emotional toll they take on a child. Learn practical methods to zero in on the sources of anger and ideas for intervention.

 

FAMILY PATTERNS

“Will my child act like Grandpa?”  “Will I treat my children like my parents treated me?”  Learn to recognize behavioral patterns in your family and how to effect change.

 

FINDING, MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS

Do you feel helpless when your child says “nobody likes me?” Discover ways to help the child who struggles to make and keep friends. Get tips on how to build, sustain and repair relationships.

 

GRANDPARENTS REARING GRANDCHILDREN

“I thought I was through raising children.”  Learn effective parenting tips and how to find support for the emotional, financial, and legal situations involved in raising grandchildren.

 

HEADING INTO ADOLESCENCE  (ENTENDIENDO A NUESTROS HIJOS ADOLESCENTES)

“We just can’t talk anymore!”  Learn effective parenting techniques including what to expect in your young teen  (Age 10 to 14), building a relationship, communication, and setting limits.

 

HELP! AM I LOSING MY CHILD?  

Do you have a teen in  high school? Worried about peer pressure, drugs, friends?  Learn how to keep the doors of communication open during the teen years, counter peer pressure, monitor new relationships and help your child succeed academically.

 

HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH STRESS AND FEELINGS

“What if my child’s feeling blue?” Recognize and respond appropriately to the positive and negative feelings of your children and the stresses they face.

 

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

Are we pushing our children to the edge? Is your child overscheduled, overworked and over pressured to succeed? How many activities should a child have?  Learn some guidelines for encouraging healthy competition and accomplishment by moderating activities and other events in the lives of our children.  Identify the symptoms of kids under stress. 

 

HOW TO RAISE AN AMERICAN IDOL  

Develop an understanding of how parenting patterns in the early years set a course for the future. Get ideas for teaching kid’s perseverance, self-control, how to deal with success, failure and criticism and how to work hard.

 

THE IMPACT OF ATTACHMENT Part I

The bond between child and caregiver is crucial to normal development. Learn the basics about attachment in infants and children, including information on the long-term effects of both healthy and unhealthy attachment. This class is also appropriate for foster parents and professionals who work with children.

 

IMPROVING ATTACHMENT Part II

This course offers a more in-depth examination of attachment and attachment disorders and includes information on assessment, treatment and ways to facilitate healthy attachment between a child and caregiver. This class builds on information covered in Level 1 - The Impact of Attachment and attendance is recommended

 

IMPROVING COMMUNICATION (COMMUNICACIÓN POSITIVA)

Learn skills to spot and change breakdowns in communication, speak clearly and constructively and listen accurately and productively. Find out how to improve communication in your family or workplace.

 

INTERNET SAFETY

How safe are your kids? MSNBC DATELINE^TM catches pedophiles preying on our children.  Twenty to thirty percent of Internet pornography consumption is by children ages 12 - 17. MySpace is being used by predators to meet and entice kids online. Learn ways to reduce and monitor outside influences and reduce risks on your child. 

 

IQ ≠ EQ: THE GIFTED CHILD 

I.Q. is not enough! Studies have shown that academic achievement is not the best predictor of career success or happy relationships. Learn concrete ways to increase your exceptional child’s emotional intelligence and healthy social development.

 

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE

“How can I caution without frightening?”  Learn ways to help your child be safe without feeling afraid.   Become familiar with indicators of abuse and steps parents can take toward ensuring the safety of their children.

 

KEEPING YOUR COOL WITH KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL (GUIA DE AYUDA PARA LOS PADRES -

LOS NIÑOS Y LAS VACACIONES DE VERANO)

Summers can be fun as well as productive. Balancing structure and fun can be quite a trick. Come explore ways to provide enjoyable and meaningful activities for children during the summer. 

 

KEYS TO REARING PRESCHOOLERS (3 yrs. to 5 yrs.)

Learn to deal effectively with everyday issues such as power struggles, temper tantrums, and difficult behavioral situations.

 

MAGIC WANDS & ENCHANTED FORESTS: THE BENEFITS OF ROLE PLAY

Explore the ways in which role play benefits a child’s physical, emotional and intellectual development.

 

MAKING RULES AND ENFORCING CONSEQUENCES

(HACIENDO REGLAS E IMPLEMENTANDO CONSECUENCIAS)

“Do you really mean it this time?”  Learn step-by-step procedures for rule setting to avoid negative behavior.

 

MANAGING THE CHILD WITH ADD/ADHD (This class is for parents)

“What will he do next?” Learn effective ways for addressing issues that are common to the ADHD child.

 

MANAGING THE STRONG-WILLED CHILD (MANEJANDO AL NIñO OBSTINADO)

“Must she always challenge me?”  Learn about the unique characteristics of the strong-willed child and specific techniques for communication, positive discipline, and overall nurturing.

 

PARENT AND SCHOOL TEAMWORK FOR SUCCESS

Help your child be a winner! Learn about ways parents and schools can work as a team to help encourage your child's success at school.   Identify ways to encourage responsible behavior, good homework skills, and positive peer relationships.

 

PARENTING 101 (Aprendiendo a ser Padres – HABILIDADES PATERNALES 101)

“What do I do now?”  Discover the characteristics of an effective parent and the roles they play in their child’s upbringing.  Identify ways to raise a child who is happy, healthy, responsible, makes good choices and who believes in him / her self.

PARENTING STYLES (ENTENDIENDO SU PAPEL COMO PADRES DE FAMILIA)

What’s your parenting style – Tough, Easy, or Firm?  Learn which parenting style is most effective in raising healthy children.

 

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE (DISCIPLINA POSITIVA)

“Why does my child misbehave?”  Learn effective, positive methods for managing behavior and ways to eliminate many discipline difficulties.

 

PRESCHOOLERS – FEARS AND FANTASIES 

Explore the role imagination plays in preschoolers’ fears and how to manage them.

 

PREVENTING PARENT BURNOUT

“What about me?”  Discover new perspectives and ways to take care of you while taking care of the whole family.

 

READY OR NOT, HERE I COME!   

"Whether preschoolers are ready or not, kindergarten is ready for them!  Even if your preschooler has been participating in programs outside the home, kindergarten will make new demands and require considerable adjustments.   Learn ways to increase their readiness skills and to ease the transition for both of you."

 

RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE

Learn about child abuse and neglect and how those issues relate to the Texas Family Code. Early identification of warning signs, abuser risk factors, and mandatory reporting requirements will be discussed. This class is available with CEUs for social workers.

 

SINGLE PARENT SURVIVAL

Examine a variety of challenges facing single parents such as guilt, stress, communication, feelings of loneliness and what to do about new relationships.

 

SOS! HELP! FOR CAREGIVERS AND PARENTS 

Learn skills for child behavior management and effective methods for communicating with difficult parents/people. Great class for childcare professionals and foster parent in-service hours.

 

STRENGTHENING STEPFAMILIES (2 to 2 ½ hours)

Ever feel like an outsider in your own family? Decipher the myriad of family roles and learn skills to improve your step-parenting skills.  Learn skills to improve communication among stepfamily members and manage conflict.

 

STRESS MANAGEMENT (2 hours) 

Learn ways to respond to the pressures of the workplace and the home.  See how building support systems, improving time management and setting realistic goals can reduce your stress level.

 

TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT SENSITIVE ISSUES

(HABLANDO CON LOS NIÑOS SOBRE TEMAS DE  DELICADOS)

Are you an ‘approachable’ parent? Learn how to make talking to your child about tough subjects such as sex, divorce, and death a productive and bonding experience.  Learn how to help children face the often-traumatic experience of divorce. 

 

TAMING TODDLERS (18 mos. to 3 yrs.)

“Why won’t he use the potty?”  Learn what is normal behavior and how to solve problems such as toilet training, sleep problems, and temper tantrums. Daycare minimum standards for toddler care will be discussed briefly.

   

 One-Hour Workshops

 

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