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Meeting The Needs Of
Families: Workshops For Parents
Parenting youth in the 21st century is a great challenge – so much to
do, so little time, and so much uncertainty. Yet the role of parents has
never been more critical in the development of youth. These dynamic
workshops are designed to assist parents with tools, tips and strategies
as they work towards raising self reliant and resilient young people.
Practical strategies are offered for parents to re-establish their
authority and reclaim lost love with their teens. Topics include: |
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Parenting
Today’s Youth series, consist of a number of workshops
featuring topics which are timely and impact on our
children’s’ success at home and at school. |
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Bullying |
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Developing
competence and resilience in your children |
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Parenting
with Love and Limits |
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Additional
topics tailored to meet your group’s needs. |
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Introducing the new and exciting
program “Parenting with Love & Limits”! |
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This
dynamic program is based on research by Dr. Scott Sells
from Savannah Family Institute (SFI) who you may have
seen at conferences held in Montreal over the past few
years. This program was developed based on research
identifying effective strategies for both everyday and
extreme problems teenagers and their families face. This
model is being used extensively in the USA, in Europe,
Australia and closer to home in Ontario. As an integral
part of this program all families are asked to
participate in ongoing evaluation of the model and,
based on these evaluations, is meeting with great
success.
“Parenting with
Love and Limits” - Groups
“Parenting with
Love and Limits” - Training and Certification Process |
PARENTING WITH LOVE & LIMITS - GROUPS
Finally in
Montreal! A parenting group that actively involves teens
too!
Parenting with Love and Limits is a unique 6-week
interactive program including both parents and
adolescents aged 12-17. The program is offered to small
groups of families, with 7-9 families at a time.
The unique ingredients in this program go beyond the
typical parenting class and reach the hearts and minds
of both parents and teenagers. Most importantly…
Concrete and practical ideas parents can use
immediately!
The Program does not take much time. In only 6 sessions,
parents will have a clear picture of:
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Why their teen misbehaves |
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The tools parents need to
stop the problem |
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The next steps to take
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Who should attend?
Families of
adolescents aged 12-17 who are experiencing difficulty
with their teens including any of the following:
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Disrespect towards
authority |
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Skipping school and/or
school problems |
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Threats or acts of
violence, including bullying, gangs, and/or taxing |
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Disregard for rules
(school rules, curfews, running away) |
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Sexual promiscuity |
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Drug or alcohol use or
abuse |
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Threats of suicide |
What will parents get from the group?
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Their teens back on track
quickly! |
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Concrete, step by step
strategies that work! |
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They will “learn by
doing”, rather than passively watching video examples of
other people. |
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This interactive program
involves parents and teens on every level – learning about
each other, practicing new ideas and concepts, taking part
in role-plays, all while supporting each other. |
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Break the cycle of angry
interactions and restore love and nurturance in their homes. |
Finally, a program
which actively involves parents with their teens!
How does it work?
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Guided
program including workbooks and a strategy based book |
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Group
discussions with parents and teens |
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Modeling new
ways to respond for both parents and teens: |
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Inner and outer circles –
a new way of learning and experiencing success while
receiving support from other families |
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Parent and teen
educational videos of real life situations with other
teenagers |
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Breakout
sessions where parents and teens separate into their own
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For their money, families will get the following:
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Twelve (12) hours of
counselling for parents |
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Ten (10) hours of
counselling for teens |
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Parent and teen workbooks
“Parenting with Love and Limits” |
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Textbook “Parenting Your
Out of Control Teenager: 7 Steps to Re-establish Authority
and Reclaim Love” By Dr. Scott Sells |
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Refreshments |
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A new lease on life!!! |
This program
integrates the best aspects of group dynamics,
psychoeducation, and the power of mentoring. DM Family
and School Services is certified and licensed by SFI to
offer these parenting groups.
Contact DM
to sign up for this amazing group! |
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