Preparing for Parenthood - Saturday, February 12, 2022

681 N. Winton Rd.,Rochester NY 14609

12 February, 2022

Description

A 3 hour workshop for expecting couples focused on how our relationships change as we become parents. With Nora Doebrich, MPS, RYT Yoga Instructor, Art Therapist Cost: $150 per couple Intentions of this class: To open up the dialogue between partners, as they transition into parenthood together and creating a foundation of support and a clearer plan in preparing for this enormous, beautiful and difficult life change. We spend a lot of energy focusing on preparing for the birth and the care of this special new life and can sometimes overlook our own self-care and the care of the relationship between ourselves and our partner. This workshop is a designated time and space to come together and begin the conversation of what life as parents may be like, as well as gain some valuable insight from each other, and tools for managing this new journey together. Communication: Discussion and exercise to determine each partners Love LanguagesExamining how each partner communicates their own needs and what barriers tend to prevent this communicationReflective listening exerciseRoles: Identifying our own strengths, identifying our partner’s strengths and then sharing Establishing how these strengths can fit into parenting and managing of family/ homeBoundaries: Group discussion on what are boundaries, why are they important and how might they change in parenthood. Art activity to explore each individual’s sense of boundaries and communication of boundaries. Identify any differences between the two styles of establishing and maintaining boundaries and discuss ways to create unified boundaries as a familyManaging Conflict Together: Watch funny video clips of conflict resolution stylesEach partner will complete a brief questionnaire to identify personal conflict resolution style and barriersExercise on non-violent communicationTogether create a Rules of Engagement mini-poster to take home, involving a mutual agreement for effectively managing conflictFinding Joy Together: Engage in fun group game similar to the Newlywed Game where partners must guess their partner’s answers to certain questions. Identify ways to celebrate each other through the challengesGratitude mediationAbout Your Instructor: Nora is a Master’s level Art Therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher. She specializes in trauma processing and partner with her clients to promote healing from a mind-body approach. She is also currently completing her second Master’s in School Counseling and expected to graduate June, 2022. Nora completed her Master’s degree in Art Therapy in 2004, from Pratt Institute. For over 15 years Nora has been supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma (acute and chronic) and partnering with clients to build on strengths, process trauma symptoms and heal. Nora has worked in a variety of settings, including; a children’s mental health clinic, a mental health hospital, school setting, domestic violence shelter and non-profit outreach work. Nora feels that all of her experiences have increased her knowledge of community systems and therapy models, expanded her capacity for empathy and has assisted her in developing her approach to therapy. Nora has completed training in the following models; Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child- Parent Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindful Based Stress Reduction and Structural Family Therapy. Nora does not subscribe to one particular therapy model, rather she meets each client where they are and together create a path towards healing that makes sense for the individual. Nora does often suggest the utilization of meditation and mindfulness work to aid in the healing process. Beautiful Birth Choices offers Childbirth Education Classes in several formats, including a One Day Crash Course, a Five Week Series, and Private Instruction.  In addition, we offer a Prenatal Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga and Comfort Measures Classes.  We also specialize in Doula Support Services and would be happy to talk with you personally!