Classes
A class consists of two to four meetings
lasting 1 to 3 hours each. Each meeting includes parenting information and
feedback on how the Parenting
by Connection approach works at home. Classes also include training
in listening and being listened to as a model for mutual support and stress
reduction.
Class Descriptions
To bring one of the following classes to your organization or parent group, please contact us.
Parenting by Connection
Develops the idea of the importance and challenges of connecting well
with children and also with other adults. In order to help children
with their difficulties, parents need time and the safety to address
their own issues and take good care of themselves. Build an overview
on how children's emotions work, why upsets and irrational behavior
arise, and what parents can do that is constructive and caring. Practice
using the Listening Partnerships strategy for building support for yourself
and your family.
Connecting With Your Child Through Play
Learn how to use Special Time and Playlistening as
tools for connecting and reconnecting with children. As a child's sense
of safety and closeness grows, he will find ways to show you feelings
he carries and issues that trouble him. Learn how to assist children
with their emotions and how to recover your own ability to play and
listen well.
Helping Our Children With Emotional Moments
Learn why your child's emotional moments are important and useful moments
for them. Learn how to apply Listening Tools to effectively address
your child's special issues, and help him overcome frustration, fear,
isolation, aggression or timidity. Location permitting, one class will
be a playtime with both parents and children, so there will be time
to be mentored in play and handling upsets.
Setting Limits with Children
Learn to understand and anticipate the "off-track" behavior
of children. Learn how to set limits and how to help children release
the emotional tension that drives their off-track behavior. Learn to
set up support for yourself so you can set limits and expectations effectively
and with kindness.
Helping Young Children Conquer Their Fears
This class helps parents learn how to play so that children's confidence
builds, and how to handle children's fears as they arise. We do one
evening with children present, so that parents and children have a chance
to be mentored in play that helps to conquer fears.
Building Support for Yourself and Your Family
Learn how to set up Listening Partnerships and develop adequate
support for the problem-solving needs and challenges of parenting. Learn
to be a better listener, how to ask for the help you need, and to find
and use resources in your community.
Tantrum Training
Learn to help your child when he becomes frustrated or angry. Every
child experiences anger and frustration when he makes mistakes or doesn't
get what he wants. This class helps parents to understand children's
emotional responses to frustration, and helps them develop strategies
that restore their child's sense of connection and enthusiasm. Learn
tools for handling your own frustration and gain a sense of competence
in handling challenging moments. View a summary of evaluation findings for Hand in Hand's Tantrum Training Pilot, 2003/04.
Special Time and Playlistening Classes
(often called PlayMornings)
These are 2-1/2 hour events for parents, their children and other interested
adults. We create a supportive environment in which families can get
help and practice in building stronger connections with their children.
The play is physical and free-form, often involving pillow tossing,
horsie rides, and chasing, with the adults taking the less powerful
role in play. Parents focus on Playlistening and Special
Time with their children. Parents also have the opportunity to
exchange listening time with other adults. Hand in Hand Mentors provide resource
and guidance in use of listening tools with children. Participants are
asked to read Listening
to Children, by Patty Wipfler, before they attend.
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