HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:% p. G+ [& M7 f+ a3 J) V
Parenting across Cultures*
*Based on “Sidestepping the Power Struggle” by Dr. Alison Miller& Dr. Allison Rees
FREE! 8 WEEK SEMINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS8 K( Y( D, E, g( o! ~# Z
PRESENTED BY: Multicultural OutreachCounselling Program &
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DATES: MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 2010
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SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED!
HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS is a practical and culturally sensitivecourse for parents from diverse cultures who have concerns around parentingand/or responding to the behaviours and emotions of their children and teens.9 x: r& l. b: _( q" V4 F' z6 F
Topics to be covered include:
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Understanding temperament/personality
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Understanding different parenting/discipline styles3 v+ D1 `2 P% {. L
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Identifying and responding to triggers which set offbehaviour ‘outbursts’$ X0 M0 h. p+ Z( A) m$ m( x1 Z
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Teaching responsibility & moral development
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010
TOREGISTER CONTACT GAYLENE T. at 250-388-4728 x 113 or gturner@icavictoria.org 
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