HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:0 ]( I. [/ F" J# R
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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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.$ k# C' E0 x+ y( g: g
Topics to be covered include:
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Understanding temperament/personality L. r: X% J' E+ K1 ~
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Understanding different parenting/discipline styles- n) H, o8 k0 k# Z8 J) v+ l
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How to set limits or consequences in a loving way7 R+ j: a5 k5 j- T' x
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Identifying and responding to triggers which set offbehaviour ‘outbursts’
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" t7 }/ F+ U+ a4 z) F- }; lTeaching responsibility & moral development9 U' t5 ?5 M, N5 c; u
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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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