Parenting/Social Skills Psychoeducational Groups
Program Overview
This group course runs for 8 weeks for 2 hours each meeting. A commitment to attend all 8 weeks is required. The course can start at anytime and will be completed after the 8th meeting. The course is for single parents or couples. There is a discount available for the second parent.
Target Audience
This program is designed for parents of children who are struggling with stress from children with ADHS, Autism, or other behavior issues. It also addresses issues that parents may encounter is areas such as communication, setting boundaries, conflict resolution, and dealing with life crisis. The program is available in Spanish and English,
Program Outline
Program Outline
Session 1
The Importance of Parent Involvement with School and Community.
Setting Healthy Boundaries
The Art of Setting Limits
Session 2
Conflict Resolution Skills
Anger Management
Healthy Discipline
Stress Reduction Techniques
Session 3
Developmental Stages
Verbal and Non Verbal Communication
Session 4
Physical and Mental Health
Setting Healthy Boundaries
The Art of Setting Limits
Session 5
Culture and Social Network
Positive Attitude for Change
Opening your Mind to Accept New Ways
Session 6
Different Types of Intelligence including Emotional Intelligence
Empathy vs Sympathy
Ability to Listen
Session 7
The Ideal Family
Expectation vs Reality
Different Types of Relationships
Real Needs vs Desires
Session 8
Dealing with Life Crisis
Coping Skills with Label and Unexpected Diagnosis
Dealing with Life Crisis
From Sadness to Empowerment
Program Goals
This Program will provide parents of children of all ages to better deal with the struggles they deal with in their parenting journey. Whether dealing with the stress of a Physical or Mental issue to dealing with teenager behavior issues to dealing with loss in their family, this program will give parent tools and skills to help them through.
Commitment
Parents who join this program are expected to complete all 8 sessions. The program can begin on any session and will run until all sessions have been completed. Participants are encouraged to actively engage in the sessions.