Parenting courses

Shared parenting, with a focus on your child's wellbeing, can result in happier children. Learn about the challenges and benefits of designing a parenting plan after separation.

Code:

SSN1004

Date:

Mondays, 12 and 19 April 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (two evening sessions)

Cost:

$20 per person or $10 concession

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Learn about different reactions children can have to separation and ways of listening to and connecting with them to aid the process of change.

Code:

SKN1003

Date:

Mondays, 15 and 22 March 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (two evening sessions)

Cost:

$20 per person or $10 concession

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It's important to distinguish between your parenting role and your relationship breakup. Learn helpful ways to maintain the relationship with your child(ren).

Code:

FSN1005

Date:

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (one session)

Cost:

$15 per person or $8 concession

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This course is for step parents, or people who are about to become step parents. Explore the complexities of step family situations and helpful ways to manage them.

There are challenges for both parents and the children when adjusting to a new family structure. Discover ways to respond to feelings of jealousy, resentment and mixed loyalties.

Code:

SPN1003

Date:

Tuesdays, 2 and 30 March 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (five evening sessions)

Cost:

$60 per person or $30 concession

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This course will assist parents to help their children cope with the changes and challenges that separation or divorce brings to family life.

It will help parents to gain an understanding of the dynamics between separation and parenting, and ways of managing the relationship with your ex-partner. Learn how to deal with the past, rejecting unhelpful patterns of relating and choose more helpful ways that assist your children with the changes.

The course will highlight the impact that separation has on children, what they may experience and how to develop parenting skills that are in the best interest of your child(ren).

Code:

FKN1005

Date:

Mondays, 10 May to 7 June 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (five evening sessions)

Cost:

$60 per person or $30 concession

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Parenting the Middle Years (6-12) 'TweenAge Years'

Make the most of these years while your children are close to you. Build your child's character and self esteem, develop trust and increase their responsibility.

Code:

RCN1005

Date:

Wednesdays, 26 May to 30 June 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (six evening sessions)

Cost:

$60 per person or $40 concession

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Parenting the Teen Years (12+)

Although these years may be challenging, they can actually be some of the best years of your life - and theirs.

This course will offer ways to set boundaries together, sue communication skills that help you connect as well as looking at the challenges that come with discipline.

Code:

CAN1004

Date:

Thursdays, 22 April to 20 May 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (five evening sessions)

Cost:

$60 per person or $40 concession

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Building or sustaining positive relationships with your child(ren) can be tough when their are two homes involved or when you don't have custody.

This six week course aims to give practical ideas to help separated/divorced fathers to define their new life while staying connected with their child(ren).

Code:

HDN1006

Date:

Wednesdays, 26 May to 30 June 2010

Time:

7pm - 9.30pm (six evening sessions)

Cost:

$60 per person or $30 concession

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