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Free Parenting Classes at Clarity Child Guidance Center
Clarity Child Guidance Center is hosting 8 parenting skills classes to empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge and techniques needed to lead their families into a happier, healthier future.
November 8 topic is “Effective Communication: How to Talk with Your Child”
o Discuss family problems that develop due to communication difficulties.
o Identify communication styles that can contribute to family problems.
o Practice active and reflective listening skills through role play.
Sessions occur once per month and are 1.50 hours long. Every session is a stand-alone class, so caregivers may attend as many or as few as they like. Each session is limited to 20 participants.
Topics for parenting skills classes include:
• Ages & Stages of Development
o Discuss the developmental abilities and limitations of different age groups.
o Reflect on your expectations for your children.
o Explore common parenting problems and strategies for developmentally appropriate ways to deal with issues.
• The Brain Science Behind Your Child's Big Feelings
o Discuss your personal views on emotions and what you were taught about feelings growing up.
o Identify the brain science behind children’s emotions.
o Explore how to recognize and respond to tantrums.
• NOVEMBER TOPIC: Effective Communication: How to Talk with Your Child
o Discuss family problems that develop due to communication difficulties.
o Identify communication styles that can contribute to family problems.
o Practice active and reflective listening skills through role play.
• Strategies for Responding to Misbehavior
o Identify the pros and cons of common discipline methods.
o Explore strategies for effective parenting that reduces unwanted behaviors.
o Practice successful ways to encourage wanted/positive behaviors in children.
o Discuss the importance of family time in children’s socioemotional development.
o Learn ways you can build your child’s tolerance for daily stressors.
o Explore ways you can enhance your child’s self-esteem (encouragement vs praise).
Clarity Child Guidance Center is the only nonprofit mental health treatment center on South Texas for kids ages 3 to 17 and their families, to manage conditions ranging from ADHD and anxiety to suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder and/or schizophrenia. Clarity CGC serves all children in need of care, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
