Strengthening Families - for Parents with Tweens and Teens

623 Pine Street,Rogue River OR 97537

17 May, 2023

Description

Strengthening Families is ideal for families with tweens and teens (10ish-17) and kids/teens are encouraged to attend alongside their parents. We will focus on family bonding, healthy rules and boundaries, as well as topics like stress and anger management. Taught in 10 sessions. Session 1 – INTRO: Overview, introductions, group rules & expectations, Healthy Brains, Mindfulness, Squashing the ANTS (as time allows: ACES, Protective Factors) Session 2 – LOOK FOR AN COMPLIMENT THE GOOD DAILY: Automatic Negative Thoughts, Effective Compliments, Effective Praise, Ignoring Behaviors Session 3 – COMMUNICATE WITH LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING: L.U.V. Listening, I-Messages, Nonviolent Scripts, Communication Styles, Communication Boulders, Apologizing Session 4 – THE 5 Rs FOR A HAPPY HOME: Rules, Rewards, Responsibilities, Routines, Rituals Session 5 – LIMITS AND CONSEQUENCES: Punishment VS Disincline, Parenting Styles, Positive Discipline and Effective Consequences Session 6 – PROBLEM-SOLVING AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS: The 7 steps of Problem Solving, Win/Win Negotiations, Pre-Problem Solving Session 7 – STRESS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT Session 8 – GOALS AND CONTRACTS OR CHANGE: Goal setting, Positive Criticism, Educational Goals and Budgeting Session 9 – CHOOSING GOOD FRIENDS AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES: Healthy Relationships VS Abusive Relationships - Keeping our kids safe Session 10 – VALUES, TRADITIONS, SERVICE: What makes our family special? Mission Statements, Family Values, Family Crests