HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:& \/ V& s# A1 n' Z, J9 M% |: E
Parenting across Cultures*
*Based on “Sidestepping the Power Struggle” by Dr. Alison Miller& Dr. Allison Rees
FREE! 8 WEEK SEMINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS
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PRESENTED BY: Multicultural OutreachCounselling Program & 8 y$ i* E9 G2 R' B
TheInter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria(ICA)2 s+ R0 ~/ X# Q6 h: A. Z" p. q$ x9 M
DATES: MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 2010
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3 x$ j6 h5 U/ F( c* b hLOCATION: Inter-CulturalAssociation, 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC
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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.
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Understanding temperament/personality
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Understanding different parenting/discipline styles
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How to set limits or consequences in a loving way
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Identifying and responding to triggers which set offbehaviour ‘outbursts’+ ]* X* h3 q {! Y/ m
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5 C* `: Y, o% m- sTeaching responsibility & moral development* F( a0 B) D# H. z4 ~. ]8 Y
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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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