Active Parenting for Stepfamilies
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
Agenda
Note: Most webinars begin at 10:00 am Eastern US time. Please login 15 minutes early.
- 10:00am – 10:30am
Welcome and Introduction - 10:30am – 12:30pm
Session I – Stepfamily Living: A Different Challenge (model teaching)
(Includes a 15-minute break) The Purpose of Parenting What Makes Stepfamilies DifferentMutual Respect
The Active Stepparent
Active Communication
Marriage Enrichment Activity, Family Meeting, and Home Activity
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Lunch on your own - 1:30pm – 2:45pm
A Tale of two Histories: Turning Differences into Opportunities
Share & Tell Review Avoid Labeling Right or Wrong LimitsCaught in the Middle
Marriage Enrichment Activity, Family Meeting, and Home Activity
- 2:45pm – 2:55pm
Break - 2:55pm – 4:00pm
From Struggles to Success: The Discipline, Courage, and Stepfamily Connection
Share & Tell Review The Problem with Punishment and Reward Stepfamily Considerations about DisciplineThe Power of Encouragement
Making a Conscious Commitment
Celebrating Your Stepfamily’s Successes
- 4:00pm – 4:30pm
ABCs of Program Implementation
Kit OptionsCertification Closing
One-Day Workshop – Active Parenting for Stepfamilies
Fee for the one-day workshop is $178. This includes a Leader’s Guide, a Parent’s Guide, a Parent’s Workbook, a certification packet, seven hours of instruction, and 7 CE hours from NBCC (if needed). Bonus! Take 15% off the price of an Active Parenting for Stepfamilies program kit when ordered at the same time as your registration.
Special offer: Register 3, get the 4th free!
