Effective Parenting

Parenting Works Programme

Empowering Parents to Raise Happy Children!

The Parenting Works Programme is for

parents and carers who want new ideas

and strategies to complement their existing

repertoire of parenting practice. The central

premise of Effective Parenting is that each

family is unique, and through the programme

parents are encouraged to explore their own parenting style and to look at new ways of meeting the ever challenging and

changing behaviour of their growing young ones. Parenting Works draws on a variety of psychological and therapeutic theories - learning theory, behaviour management, family therapy and psychotherapy.

Our 6 hour parenting course is run in 2 parts and offers an intensive, effective and interactive programme with time for reflection in between. In the 2 sessions we will cover many of the central issues that challenge most parents, including:

★ Behaviour Management
★ Communication
★ Encouragement's and Rewards
★ Effective Disciplining

In groups of no more than 10 parents you will have the opportunity to reflect on these ideas and apply them to your own parenting. This approach is about feeling good as a parent and feeling good about your child or children. The programme will involve group work, discussion, reflection, relaxation, video and role play demonstrations. It is also anticipated that you will finish the day with positive feelings and a parenting plan for the future.

The Parenting Works Programme will cover:

★ Communicating with Your Child or Children

- focusing on the different ways in which we communicate

positively with our children from modelling, to eye listening

and giving positive feedback

★ Parenting Experience - we will look at how our own parenting experience influences the way we bring up children.
★ Behaviour Management - we will discuss the wide range of strategies that can be used and their effectiveness with different age groups.
★ Family Relationships - how you relate to your partner, parents and close friends will influence the way you relate to your children and how they relate to you.
★ The Emotional Parent - we shall be looking at different ways of containing our own emotions. Children expect their parents to act like “grown-ups” but being a parent does not mean you are giving up your feelings but rather learning to recognise their impact on your child’s feelings and in turn his or her behaviour.
★ Positive Parenting - giving you child encouragement at all stages of development is key to their self confidence and growing self esteem. Stretching your child with unrealistic expectations before they are ready can affect their overall confidence.

Your Trainers:

The Effective Parenting Programme is facilitated by Julie Cleasby and Lally Freebourn. Both trainers have extensive experience of working with children and families in a variety of settings.

Julie Cleasby is an experienced Health Visitor and Paediatric Nurse with many years experience working with children and their families. She is also a qualified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and runs HypnoBirthing courses for groups and individuals across Sussex.

Lally Freeborn is an experienced Health Visitor with great experience of behavioural issues. She runs a behaviour management clinic and has a Diploma in Family Therapy from the Tavistock Clinic, London.

They have both been delivering parenting programmes within the NHS for over 10 years. They have combined their extensive knowledge and experience to share with parents and carers to empower them to raise happy children and families.

Course Dates and Booking

Parenting Classes Brighton and Hove Area/ Worthing Area

Planned for September 2008 see our dedicated parenting site for more details www.parentingworks.co.uk

Please Contact Us ether by using the contact form or by telephone on Julie: 07900 883618 or Lally: 07796 184669 to register your interest.

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