I am pleased to offer the following workshops with Belmont Community Education.
Please contact me for more information and registration information.
Please contact me for more information and registration information.
Transition to Parenthood
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 7:00-9:00pm This is a workshop for new or expecting parents. Many couples know that while the transition to parenthood is a time of great possibility and hope, it can also be a time of anticipation, anxiety, and fear. When the baby arrives, the parent is born. This workshop, based on the research of Drs. Julie and John Gottman, gives couples tools to use at home that will serve as a foundation for the changes and challenges that parenthood brings. The instructor will discuss expectations after having a baby, reasons why the transition can be difficult, building friendship as a couple, and understanding the impact of your relationship quality on parenting. This workshop is also a wonderful opportunity to meet other new parents living in the community!
This program is based on the Bringing Baby Home Program which was just featured on Good Morning America
Emotional Communication and Children
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 7:00-9:00pm
This workshop will help parents better understand their young children. As parents, the task of satisfying a child's emotional needs can feel monumental. Couples may agree that the emotional development is both relevant and important, but they may not know how to ensure that their child develops with a range of emotions. This interactive workshop helps parents become "emotion coaches" for their children. Through lively discussion, the instructor will help parents learn how to recognize emotions in their children, examine their own parenting style, identify four steps for emotion coaching, and realize how their relationship satisfaction impacts their parenting. Most appropriate for parents of young children.
Courses are held at Belmont High School, Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA
