HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:8 o: j+ \) D+ z" S" M R- j9 H/ W7 ?
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 &
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DATES: MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 2010
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: [) f0 z( r5 S( D3 q3 ^LOCATION: 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.2 w: E( y/ R* l# A
Topics to be covered include:
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. @: x3 l6 V( U9 ?1 V7 ~Understanding temperament/personality
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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’
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Teaching responsibility & moral development+ k( Z5 e2 T3 x @2 {4 v* s
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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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