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Parenting With Purpose Workshop

Parenting With Purpose Workshop

Effective Positive Reinforcement for Confident Parenting

Workshop for parents

This four-week workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and hands-on guidance from PCIT-certified therapists. You’ll learn essential skills to confidently manage your child’s behavior and emotions. The expert support will help you master positive reinforcement techniques, improve your child’s listening, emotional regulation, and social skills, fostering a more harmonious home environment.

What is Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)?

PCIT is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on improving the relationship between a child and their caregiver. The therapy involves coaching the caregiver on how to interact with the child in a positive and supportive way. This workshop will be focused on the foundational skills of PCIT and led by two certified PCIT therapists.

What to expect!

This four-week workshop will teach positive reinforcement skills for caregivers to implement at home. Each night will include time to reflect on how implementation of skills is going and opportunity to ask questions and connect with other caregivers in the workshop alongside you.  Please note this workshop is intended for educational purposes and is not considered a therapeutic service.

This workshop would benefit your family if experiencing:
  • Frequent temper tantrums
  • Defiance – refusing to follow directions
  • Verbal and/or physical aggression
  • Destruction of toys and/or family belongings
  • Backtalk or sassing adults
  • Whining or crying for no apparent reason
  • Constantly seeking attention
  • Hyperactivity
  • Interrupting others
  • Short attention span
  • Difficulty with behaviors at school, preschool, and/or daycare​
Details
Location
 St. Wenceslaus Community Room
Dates
Four Weeks | Every Tuesday Evening

January 21, 2025 through February 11, 2025

Time
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Cost
$100 per household
Who is this for
Parents and caregivers of children ages 2-8 years old
NOTE: This is a workshop for caregivers only.

Meet the Therapists

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Jenna Whitaker, LMHP, PLADC
Director, School Mental Health Program

Alexandrea Ashley, LMHP

Kaitlyn Harper, LIMHP

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