Capacity Building Support
& Education
for parents and carers
Here is more information about the 12 week Advanced parenting program designed to equip families with tools & strategies for behavior, connection and managing their caring role well.
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Capacity Building - Parent Education & Training
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Understanding Behaviors
To create harmony at home, we need to deeply understand our child's behavior and what their behavior is trying to communicate.
Every child is unique and we use a variety of evidence-based methods & processes to examine behavior and create simple strategies that fit with your busy lifestyle, family & work committments.
As we re-frame behaviors and break strategies down into simple steps, you will be on your way to reducing stress and anxiety and experiencing more moments of happy & calm with your child.
Creative Connections
The second thing we attempt to untangle the web of family dynamics and relationships that impact whether we are thriving or surviving in our caring role. We look at how to deal with disconnection & isolation and strategies to stay connected to the people that matter.
You will also have the opportunity to connect with others who 'get it' through the FB group. But, most importantly we discuss how to recover or maintain a positive relationship with our child.
You will learn how creative modalities can be easily implemented at home to not only support behaviors but help you stay connected positively with your child.
Finding Joy in the Journey
The third thing is that we need a long term strategy so we don't lose sight of the bigger picture and become overwhelmed.
You will develop confidence in your advocacy role and learn how to quickly identify which battles to fight and which ones to leave behind.
You will find hope for the future in simple mindset and goal setting excercises that keep you focused on what really matters.
We also need an action plan for when life throws a curve ball or a new challenge emerges.
Knowing what to do will help reduce feeling out of control and protect and preserve our connection with our child and hope for the future.
Topics include:
Week 1. Foundations
Connect. Embrace. Create. Attachment - Neuro-diversity - Family systems - Solution Focus vs Problem focus - Acceptance & Committment
Week 2. Understanding our child's behavior
Reframing behavior as communication / needs - Functions of behaviour Simple behavioral analysis and plan creation - Reducing Triggers - Understanding anxiety - Managing expectations
Week 3. Understanding our own behavior
Parenting styles - Generational patterns & Neuro-diversity - Managing Parenting Triggers
Week 4. Creative Connections
Control vs connection - Needs & Relationship
Week 5. Creative Strategies
Creative strategies for behaviour and connection
Week 6. Family & Relationships
Family systems - Dynamics - Managing needs of the whole family unit - Family values & goals
Week 7. Isolation vs community
Strategies to manage isolation - How to find or build authentic community - Support Systems
Week 8. Advocacy & Inclusion
How to advocate for your child - Inclusion as a goal - School - Which battles are worth fighting?
Week 9. What's next?
Moving forward with new strategies - common challenges
Week 10. Crisis Stategies
Calm in chaos - circle of control - self-compassion
Week 11. Choosing Joy
Positive mindset - Acceptance of child - Committment to child - Strengths-focus
Week 12. Hope for the future
Goal setting and future planning for your family...with hope!
What you recieve.....
- 12 x 1:1 online appointment to get to know family challenges & tailor program to individual needs
- eBook copy of my book "Finding Joy" resource
- Access to me EVERY weekday for the 12 weeks, via social media, email and our scheduled coaching calls
- Weekly educational and training videos hosted online - access is on-demand & most videosshorter than 10 minutes each and available via the kijabi app for easy listening on-the-go
- List of curated podcasts & book recommendations
- Optional Weekly homework tasks (with support from me)
- Targeted Resources and recommendations each week following coaching call
- And most importantly, you will be equipped with tools & strategies as you work towards a happier, more connected family with more moments of joy and less stress & overwhelm!
