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Family Skills Course List

123 Magic & Emotion Coaching

3 session course

The work of parenting consists of strengthening the parent-child relationship, controlling obnoxious behaviour and encouraging desired behaviour. 123 Magic is a simple, parents-in-charge behaviour management program.

About Boys

1 session course

At times it can difficult to understand a boy’s behaviour and how to communicate with them. It can be tempting to back away from them, confused by changes you don’t understand. This workshop aims to help you understand boys’ inner world, develop a channel of communication with them and enjoy them more.

Bouncing Back – Building resilience in children

2 session course

Resilient kids are optimistic and do better at school. They are resourceful and persist when faced with challenges. This two session course will help parents identify their children’s strengths in order to build their sense of well-being and optimism.

Building self-esteem and moving forward

4 session course

Self esteem is a key to good health. The outcome this course is for participants to have the knowledge, tools and practical information to make positive changes in their lives. The topics covered are understanding personal needs, learning about self-esteem and how negative and positive personal rituals can be created.

From Bully to Buddy

4 session course

It can be distressing for parents to find out their child is being bullied or bullying others. This workshop identifies bullying behaviours and supports participants in teaching children strategies to reduce the incidence of being bullied or bullying.

Give stress the flick

3 session course

Stress, if not understood or managed well, affects all aspects of our lives. This creative course will assist participants recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and explore helpful ideas to reduce it. The course also identifies strategies to help relieve parenting stress.

Happy Parents Happy Kids

2 session course

All parents want their children to be happy. Some parents believe this means having to sacrifice their own personal happiness. However, a parent’s happiness and a child’s happiness need not be seen as competing goals. In fact, the best way to raise a happy child is to be a happy parent.

How to Talk so Kids will Listen

4 session course

Effective communication is important in all relationships. This course offers supportive, friendly and effective ways to solve issues such as how to listen to – and understand – children’s concerns, and how to help children deal with feelings. Parents will also learn ways to have cooperation in their family by finding alternatives to punishment.

Listen to Me

1 session

The basis of sound relationships with children is the ability to communicate effectively with them in an assertive and respectful way. This workshop will explore ways to listen to children when they have a problem and how to communicate when their behaviour is causing problems.

Making Connections

2 session course

This course explores the principles of friendship, how to maintain healthy friendships with appropriate boundaries and how to meet new people. It also explores active listening, conversation skills and empathy.

Raising Boys

4 session course

This course assists parents and carers understand and interact with boys effectively. It explores the challenges and issues boys and men face and society’s views of boy’s behaviour. Participants are given useful advice and strategies in guiding boys successfully through the special challenges they face and tools to deal with problems they may face.

Raising Girls

4 session course

Raising a daughter in today’s society can be confusing and worrying. This course offers parents a practical exploration of what it means to raise a daughter. It explores the challenges girls face, the evolving societal roles, and the task both mothers and fathers have in raising confident, independent daughters.

Setting Boundaries

1 session

Setting limits whilst still being a loving parent is an important part of raising responsible children. This workshop addresses what boundaries are, why they are important and how parents can help children perceive boundaries for themselves.

Stop the Fighting – Managing sibling rivalry

4 session course

Sibling rivalry happens in all families but children need some positive parental input into resolving issues. Parents will learn skills in helping their children deal with their feelings appropriately, encourage cooperation and learn problem-solving skills. By motivating children to work out their own solutions, the incidence and severity or sibling rivalry in families can be decreased.

Surviving the Pre-school years

3 session course

The early years are vital for children’s healthy development. This series of workshops explores some important parenting principles - ages and stages of development, self esteem, being consistent, communication, discipline and taking care of themselves.

The Five Love Languages of Children

1 session

Each child expresses and receives love through one of five different communication styles. This workshop assists parents in discovering their child’s primary language and provides skills in conveying unconditional feelings of respect and affection.

The Importance of Play

1 session

Play is essential for young children’s development. Parents will gain an understanding of the skills and concepts children develop while playing. Participants will also learn how they can best support this development.

The Mighty Toddler

1 session

Children between one and three years of age are generally enthusiastic and energetic. Sometimes, however, their behaviour can be difficult to manage. Parents will come to understand the major developmental tasks of toddlerhood and given strategies to enable their toddler to safely negotiate these stages.

Your Adolescent Daughter

1 session

Parents often find it challenging to adjust to raising adolescent girls and may be puzzled or aggravated by certain behaviours. The courses helps parents understand what is going on in their girl’s world, identify areas of concern and how to manage them.