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Active
Parenting for Stepfamilies
One-day Leader Training Workshop
How does
this program work?
This leader training workshop teaches you how to lead the much-needed
Active Parenting
for Stepfamilies video and discussion program. You’ll
learn tips and techniques for leading parenting education courses
in general, plus you’ll  gain
an understanding of the contents and principles of the program.
This comprehensive workshop will teach you:
- How to guide frustrated
parents and stepparents to greater self-confidence
- Concrete skills to
build courage and self-esteem in children
- How the “method
of choice” can prevent power struggles
- How different styles
of parenting affect how a child reacts
- How to set realistic
expectations for the new family
- How mutual respect
can help parents avoid arguments with their children
- The role of the stepparent
- Ways to deal with
differences in values and traditions
- Powerful communication
and negotiation skills to strengthen marriage and family
- How to celebrate stepfamily
successes
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Agenda
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8:00 –
8:30am |
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8:30 –
10:30am |
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Session
I. Stepfamily
Living: A Different Challenge |
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10:30
– 10:45am |
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10:45
– 11:15am |
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Session
II. Finding
Your Way: Stepfamily Communication
and Problem-Solving |
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11:15
– noon |
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Session III. A Tale of two Histories: Turning Differences
into Opportunities |
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noon –
1:15pm |
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1:15 –
2:00pm |
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2:00 –
3:00pm |
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Session
IV. The Challenge
of Discipline |
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3:00 –
3:15pm |
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3:15 –
3:35pm |
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3:35 –
3:50pm |
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Session
V. From Anger
and Power Struggles to Courage and Self-esteem; and Session
VI. Celebrating Stepfamily Successes (overview) |
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3:50 –
4:00pm |
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