Positive Parenting Workshop – Introduction level
Who We Are?
This service is provided by the Pediatric Consultation Center. THe Pediatric Consultation Center provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, short term consultations and treatment for children and adolescents for a range of learning, attention, and psychological concerns. Our offices are located in Glenview and Vernon Hills. We work closely with families to offer practical, problem-focused recommendations.
Who Can We Help?
Parents who would like to improve their parenting skills. This workshop will introduce:
- The foundations of successful parenting
- Communication and problem solving skills
- Solutions to common behavior problems
How We Help?
The workshop will consist of 8 meetings, 1.5 hours long. In each meeting a topic will be presented, parents will apply it by practicing it in the group, and a plan for applying it at home will be developed. The following meetings will start with trouble shooting of home practice, and presenting a new topic.
The topics:
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How to play and talk with children
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Positive reinforcements
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Limit setting
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Consequences
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Putting it all together – ABC model
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Teaching to problem solve
In addition, each meeting will address a common behavior parents often struggle with. Among others:
- Not following directions
- Temper tantrums
- Difficulties with routines
- Power struggle with siblings
Dates and Time:
Groups run every 8 weeks.
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