Programs for Parents
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Raising our children should be one of life’s greatest experiences, but as any parent knows, it is not an easy task. With this in mind our professional facilitators have developed a range of courses to help you address parenting challenges.

 

This seminar looks at the developmental tasks of teenagers, helps parents understand their teen, and show parents what they can do - to care and build the relationship. More
Children experience many difficulties when parents decide to separate and divorce. When one or both of their parents decide to re-partner, their children can be even more challenged in dealing with the complexity of the new family dynamics and structure. More
A course for couples who have recently become parents or who are expecting a child. This course will give you some insight into how your relationship may change with the arrival of your child.

Having a strong relationship with your partner is one of the best things parents can do for their baby! More
Mothers, who are usually their son’s primary female role model, play a vital part in developing their son’s identity, including their ability to be nurturing.

However well-prepared mothers are logically, the emotional response to having a boy is often still, ‘Wow! This is unknown territory.’ It is true that for many mothers, the idea of raising a son carries its own set of worries. More
For teenage boys the relationship they have with their mother has long term implications. This includes how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women. More
Facilitated by Craig Van Waardenburg (accredited Rock and Water trainer) this activity-based program builds on the complementary strengths of ‘the rock’ and ‘the water’. One is firm and assertive, while the other is flexible and willing to cooperate. More
Many of our adulthood attitudes and behaviour stem from experiences in our formative years. This six week course investigates this linkage with first family – patterns of communication and resolving conflict, and displays of emotion ranging from affection to anger. Learn skills to make improvements so that the present and future are not necessarily anchored in the past. More
Building and nurturing families can seem a daunting task, but it’s not mission impossible. This six-week course is designed for families with children of all ages. Inclusion is the key, and any adult involved in the parenting process is invited to come with children over 10 years of age. Parents and children will learn about cooperation, relating respectfully and solving problems. More
Being a parent can be tough. People with children under 10 are invited to this four week course to learn new skills, feel better about their parenting and gain confidence. More
Being a parent can be tough. People with children under 10 are invited to this four week course to learn new skills, feel better about their parenting and gain confidence. More
Remember, you were young once... adolescents can be challenging, and living alongside them can be confusing and worrying. This course reduces stress and teaches parents how to communicate, negotiate and minimise conflict. More
Remember, you were young once... adolescents can be challenging, and living alongside them can be confusing and worrying. This 4 week course reduces stress and teaches parents how to communicate, negotiate and minimise conflict. More
Remember, you were young once... adolescents can be challenging, and living alongside them can be confusing and worrying. This 4 week course reduces stress and teaches parents how to communicate, negotiate and minimise conflict. More
This half day seminar helps to address the needs of step families. More
This 2 session course empowers biological and step-parents to manage the complex challenges and tasks of healthy stepfamily formation. More
Couples with children from previous relationships may need strategies on communication, agreement on discipline, and handling competing demands. And how about ensuring time just for each other? That matters too. More
Couples with children from previous relationships may need strategies. Strategies on communication, agreement on discipline—who spells out the rules—and on handling competing demands. This 6 week course looks at the differences and uniqueness inherent in step families. It explores the parents roles and challenges, in the step family. It also covers nurturing the couple bond and development of conflict resolution, as well as looking at what children experience and how they cope in step families. More
We offer support and ideas to build a secure parenting base after upheaval. More
The Virtues ProjectTM, part of the Living Values Program, is designed to create a culture of caring and character-building in young people. Already introduced in schools in Australia and overseas, the program is for anyone – parents, teachers and others – with responsibility for children. This 6 week course introduces the five strategies that may enhance moral growth. More