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"If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves."

~C.G. Jung
Integration of the Personality, 1939

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The Parent Centre aims to provide a service for parents that is preventive in nature. A service that is sufficiently non-threatening that parents feel able to seek the support and help they need timeously, before problems become entrenched.

Staff include professionally trained and indigenous facilitators and counsellors, all of whom have parenting experience. The counsellors are either registered social workers or psychologists who have had counselling and clinical input.

Social Work or Psychology qualifications are not essential for group and workshop facilitation but will be an advantage. Potential staff are carefully screened for the following: warmth, empathy, group skills, a non-judgmental attitude, confidence, flexibility, reliability, integrity, self-awareness, a willingness to contribute to the team and a sense of humour.

We look for staff who believe that others have the ability to change and direct their own lives constructively.

An in depth interview is conducted by the Director and other senior staff of the Centre to establish the applicant’s view on parenting, his/her value system and views on alternative life styles and key issues. The purpose of this is to determine whether the applicant identifies with the approach and philosophy of Parent Centre. The Centre is non-aligned and works within a universal context so that nobody feels excluded.

Staff are required to undergo:

THE PARENT CENTRE PROGRAMME FOR 3rd TERM 2008
PLEASE PHONE 021 762-0116 TO REGISTER
Members are entitled to 10% discount on all workshops.
 
 
 
 
1. PARENTING & LEADERSHIP
Dates: Fridays
Time:
Cost:
Description:
Aug 8th, 15th,
22nd, 29th
Sep 5th, 12th,
19th, 26th
09h00 -
12h30
R850 per
person
This 8 session workshop will cover parenting skills and workshop facilitation for professionals and Community Workers who wish to become involved in parenting work in their settings and communities.
2. THE PARENT’S ROLE IN THE CHILD’S SCHOOLWORK
Date: Wednesday
Time:
Cost:
Description:
Aug 13th
09h00 -
12h00
R105
per person;
R157.50
per couple
This one session workshop will cover ways of supporting and motivating the child without taking over. It is aimed at parents of children in Grade R to Grade 4.
Facilitator: Helen Gosnell
3. EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS
Date: Tuesday
Time:
Cost:
Description:
Aug 19th
18h30 -
20h30
R70
per person, R105
per couple
This follow up session is for those who attended the evening session on 5th June.
Facilitator: Pat Coombe
4. EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS
Dates: Mondays
Time:
Cost:
Description:
Aug 18th, 25th
09h00 -
12h00
R210
per person,
R315
per couple
This 2 session workshop focuses on: gaining an understanding of young children’s behaviour; dealing with their very strong feelings manifesting in tantrums, aggression, etc.; developing self-esteem; age appropriate discipline tools.
5. SEXUALITY AND YOUR PRE-SCHOOLER
Date: Wednesday
Time:
Cost:
Description:
Aug 27th
09h00-
12h00
R105
per person, R157.50
per couple
This one session workshop will focus on what is appropriate exploration and on ways of communicating with your child about sex and sexuality.
Facilitator: Helen Gosnell
6. RAISING BOYS
Dates: Wednesdays
Time:
Cost:
Description:
Sep 3rd, 10th,
17th
09h00-
12h00
R315
per person, R472.50
per couple
This 3 part workshop will cover the key concerns in raising boys, the developmental stages, the roles of fathers and mothers as well as some basic skills needed to protect the emotional lives of boys.
Facilitator: Angela Hutchison
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
We offer counselling for any parent or caregiver who experiences difficulties with their children. The counsellors are trained professionals.
Fees are charged on a sliding scale.
N.B. This is a cash practice.

 
 
 
 
WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING MOMS AND TODDLERS
The Mothers attending the Mother and Baby Group at Kingsbury Hospital and whose babies have reached toddlerhood, requested once a month talks and discussion Because our venue is not suitable for toddlers, we are exploring alternative venues, preferably in the Southern Suburbs.
Your suggestions regarding venues and topics will be most welcome.

 
 
 
 
THURSDAY COFFEE MORNING MOMS AND BABIES GROUP
WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10h00 - 12h00

VENUE: KINGSBURY MATERNITY SECTION 2nd FLOOR
KINGSBURY HOSPITAL
WILDERNESS ROAD
CLAREMONT

COST: R30.00 FOR THE MORNING INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS
Join us for an interesting programme dealing with moms and babies.

Programme for July 2008

3 July - Vicky from Biobaba will talk on 'Green, natural parenting':
How to reduce waste with a baby.
We are all becoming much more aware of our environment and how we can assist in preserving and protecting it for future generations. Vicky will show us how.
10 July - Tracy and Robyn from Gymboree will give us a talk on 'Learning through play'. Playing with your baby and toddler can be such a learning experience for both of you and they will explore ways of making these activities more meaningful.
17 July - Julia is a Counselling Sister and she will explore with us the role changes that occur when one becomes a Mother. Julia has very useful advice on how to deal with these changes.
24 July - Teresa is the Principal of a Preschool – 'How to make the right decisions regarding your childs preschool education'. This is often a difficult decision to make and Teresa offers much-needed guidance and suggestions.
31 July - Jann from the Parent Centre will give us a talk on 'Your childs temperament'.
We often talk about how each baby is an individual with their own unique makeup and Jann will guide us through this.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS - on ETV on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 11.30 am – 12.30pm - this programme is especially for Moms with babies.

CAPE TOWNS CHILD MAGAZINE is available at the end of each month at Bargain Books.

Some of the Moms are planning to go to the MOMS AND BABIES MORNING at Canal Walk – this is on the first Monday of each month. Register on line on the Canal Walks website and more information is available there.

For those of you who were at the group this past Thursday, Lindys website is www.lindybruce.co.za

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
We offer
  • Training courses on lay counseling, facilitating parenting workshops and groups
  • Single talks on all aspects of parenting to groups of parents and caregivers in community venues
  • Parenting workshops in community venues.
LIBRARY SERVICE
Become a member and have access to our Library, and an outstanding selection of parenting books.

Whether you are a parent, or someone working with children, you will find relevant and up-to-date titles on a broad range of parenting issues.

Membership also entitles you to a 10% discount on all workshops.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION IS R50.


Please should you wish to register for the workshops and groups.