COUNSELING PARENTS: TEACHING EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS

Course overview

The purpose of this 6 hour course is to teach parents effective and practical methods of discipline to use in their home with their children. Clinicians will learn skills to use with their own clients as well as information on how to counsel parents and teach them the skills as well. The importance of positive communication patterns will be discussed. Parents will be given hands on instruction on how to develop a good and nurturing relationship with their children. Objective Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify six skills for responding empathically to children¿s negative feelings List 3 effective tools to handle temper tantrums Name ten techniques that help engage children¿s cooperation List six skills adults can use to avoid punishment and deliver discipline effectively Identify when to use praise appropriately to motivate and improve children¿s self- image Additional Information Duration: 6 Hours CE Credit: 0.6 Course Level: Professional, Introductory Course Timeline: 20 minute: Introduction 40 minute: Creating Connection Through Positive Communication 60 minutes: Creating Connection Through Positive Communication: Part 2 60 minutes: Setting You & Your Family Up For Success 60 minutes: Creatively Help Children Listen 60 minutes: To Punish or Not to Punish: Is There a Better Way? 60 minutes: Building Children¿s Self Esteem