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“It is comforting to know others share my kind of parenting challenges
and there are
different
approaches.”
None of us are born
knowing how to be a parent, any more than we're born knowing how to
drive a car. When we decide to learn how to drive, however, we take
lessons, read the manual and practice before we take to the road. But
when we become parents, we're forced to hop into the driver's seat with
little or no experience. Have you noticed, there is no manual that comes
with kids!? Family Centre is a not-for-profit organization and accepts donations. If you would like to donate, please complete our donation form. |
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Parenting Programs * Most programs are no charge or have a small fee attached. City of Lethbridge Subsidy available Parenting: A Balancing Act PABA is a four-session workshop which shows parents ways to find a balance between being too harsh or too soft, too distant or too close. PABA explains ways to maintain a position of authority while supporting healthy family relationships. Anger management and conflict resolution are covered as well as the challenges of single parent and stepparent structures.
WHEN? Mondays, Jan 21 - Feb.
11, 6 - 8 pm. FEE: $30.00/person; $50.00/couple; childcare
$10.00/family. Pre-Registration is required.
Parenting After Separation (PASS):
PASS is a six-hour seminar, scheduled on a
monthly basis, and is required by the Court of Queen's Bench prior to
granting a final divorce decree. Topics include:
“I will think
more about what I want to convey to my child before I speak any words.” Parents and Children Experiencing Separation (PACES):
Separation and divorce can be a stressful time for parents and children alike. PACES is a five-week course that assists both children (Ages 7-12) and their parents in understanding the impacts of Separation and Divorce, as well as identifying effective strategies to cope with these challenges and changes. The program consists of a group meal and learning/discussion opportunities, followed by separate children and parent group times.
WHEN? Wednesdays, Apr. 2 - 30, 5:30 - 7:30 pm (supper is provided). FEE:
$50.00/series. Pre-Registration is required. A four-part series for couples, parents/ adults to learn effective skills in preserving and enhancing relationships with partners, peers and children. The course involves group discussions, exercises, presentations and case examples with time for personal questions and discussions. Topics include: 7 Principles that make relationships work, Danger zones that harm relationships, events or issues - what's the real problem? WHEN? Tuesdays Apr 1 - 22, 6:00 -
8:00 pm. FEE: $30.00/person; $50/couple, childcare $10.00/series.
Pre-Registration is required. This 1-session program is designed to help parents identify "red flags" for their children/youth's potential for risk of harm to themselves or others. Parents will learn parenting skills that help them support their children/youth, keep them safe, and build resiliency. WHEN? TBA
Old Loyalties, New Ties WHEN? TBA Focus on Communication in Separation (FOCIS): Alberta Justice and Family Mediation, invites separated or divorced parents with children under the age of six, to attend a free communication course. Topics include effects of conflict on children, understanding conflict, listening skills, conflict styles and anger. WHEN? April 15 & 22, 6 - 9 pm, June 10 & 17, 6 - 9 pm. FEE: no charge; childcare provided for a $10.00 fee. Pre-Registration is required.
Voices WHEN? Tuesdays, Feb. 26 - Apr.
22, (no program Mar 25) 5:30 - 7:30 pm. FEE: $50.00/per family,
Supper is provided. Childcare $10.00/series. For more information
contact Sandy at 320-4045. Pre-Registration is required. Good Grieving: Assisting Children and Youth in Grief: This two-part presentation features both large and small group discussions, along with video segments, designed to develop confidence, skills and knowledge in parents, teachers, youth and childcare workers, and other interested adults, who have a desire to assist and support children and youth who are grieving. Topics discussed include: proactive ways to deal with death and dying, the impact of adult's feelings and perceptions, age-related understanding and concepts, identifying typical internal and external reactions, etc.
WHEN? TBA
“The
facilitator’s compassion, gentleness and flexibility really exemplified
how one should deal with grieving individuals. the atmosphere created in
the workshop was perfect for the material discussed."
Raising our Future:
This new partnership parent education workshop with the YWCA has the goal of helping men and women, who have been involved in domestic violence, become aware of the impact violence has on their children. Also included are ways to support and strengthen parent's relationships with their children.
WHEN? TBA
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