Starts: 24 Feb 2012 Status: Planned
Requirements:
To enrol for this module, students are required to have completed the first two modules:
Coaching Approach to Parenting and Foundation Module in Parent Coaching
For module three course outline click here of Module 3 course outline
Starts: January 6th 2012 Status: Closed
As a Parent or a Professional working with children / parents are you wanting to help children to:
- think more clearly
- connect more compassionately
- behave more reason-ably
Don’t miss this opportunity!
INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN PARENT COACHING in Dublin, faclitated by Val Mullally MA.
Three weekends (Friday evening and full day Saturday: 6/7 & 13/14 Jan & 3/4 Feb 2012
(You can choose to do this stand alone module or continue to gain a diploma in Parent Coaching.)
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION
Parenting – the world’s most important and undervalued job.
What’s different about this approach and how can it help parents?
Overview of course material
What it means to be a parent
What makes Parent Coaching different?
The Worst / Best of times to Parent
UNIT 2: WHY FAMILY MATTERS
Isn’t family supposed to be fun?
Why family matters and an introduction to creating more enjoyable, fulfilling family life.
The purpose of family
Creating emotionally safe environments
Rapport – discovering a key tool to building connection
UNIT 3: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE – WHY IT MATTERS
Coping more effectively with emotional upsets.
Why emotional Intelligence is the key to success in life.
Understanding and managing emotions
Why Emotional Intelligence matters
What Neuroscience is teaching us about emotions
Emotional Meltdown – why it happens / what to do
Core listening skills for critical connection
- levels of listening
UNIT 4: COMMUNICATION – THE KEY TO CONNECTION
How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk.
Discover the power of coaching questions
The Parents’ ‘Fear Factor’ – and what to do about it
Is love just squishy stuff – or the building blocks of your child’s future?
Using Reflecting and Empathising for effective communication
UNIT 5: THE SURVIVAL MANUAL FOR CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
What works when the child’s tearing the place apart?
Or you’re tearing your hair out?
Making sense of challenging behaviours
A coaching approach to challenging behaviours
UNIT 6: WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS – WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Understanding challenging behaviour is one thing. But children need to learn cooperative behaviour.
Why shouting is the new smacking
What happens when boundaries disappear?
‘FLAC’ – the discipline approach that works
Decision-making – a powerful life skill
UNIT 7: THE CRITICAL FACTOR FOR SUCCESS
What to do when the child’s regular response is ‘I can’t’.
Self esteem – often taken for granted.
Sometimes misunderstood. Essential for success.
And something every Parent can do something about when we know how.
Discovering the core elements of self esteem
Why self esteem matters
How a coaching approach builds self esteem
UNIT 8: HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH CHANGE
Helping kids survive and grow through the tough spots.
Dealing with ‘morning meltdown’ and other daily hotspots
What to do when change causes stress
Helping children to cope with loss
UNIT 9: TAKING TIME FOR FUN
Parenting can get to be pretty tough business at times.
Feel the fun and do it any way!
Why play and recreation matter
Recreation as re-creation for child, parent and family
Reflection on insights and awareness gained through course
UNIT 10: Supporting children’s learning
All Parents want their children to succeed at school. How can we support?
And what will life look like by the time they are adults – what education do they REALLY need?
How children learn
- Creating optimum environments for learning
A coaching approach to supporting children’s learning
Why ‘I got it wrong’ is essential for success
Learning for living in 2020
The way forward / review and evaluation