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Introduction to Mindful Parenting - 1/2 Day Parenting Workshop

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Do you want parenting options that go beyond the 'time out' or 'naughty corner'? Are you interested in learning tools that define and build positive adult - child relationships so you can nourish yourself and your family in spite of competing demands for your time, effort and energy?

This half day Mindful Parenting workshop presents key elements of the Mindfulness-based Parenting Program 7 week course and is content rich in information and strategies/tips/tools. During the workshop you will learn how to bring a fresh perspective to parenting, one that allows you and your children to connect and be your true selves. Mindful Parenting differs from many parenting approaches in that the focus moves from the ‘naughty corner’ and other artificial consequences for children to ways of building positive, ongoing interaction between adult and child.

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To parent in a kind, calm and peaceful manner, while maintaining strong, clear and fair boundaries for your children, nurtures your child's individuality and unique gifts, giving them the space they need to develop to their highest potential. Come to this workshop to discover how living ‘mindfully’ in the present moment assists you to be the parent you want to be and deepens your relationship with yourself, others and your children.

Workshop Topics Include:

• The principles of Mindfulness
• How to disengage from conflict when it happens
• How to set boundaries lovingly
• Several simple mindful meditations.

The overall approach presented assists adults to stay in their adult role, rather than reacting automatically to the emotion of a situation or behaviour.

Mindfulness provides tools and techniques to identify the reality of a situation and follow what is important. This means cultivating skills that allow us to move beyond unhelpful emotions, restrictive preconceptions and expectations. Mindful parenting is about creating a space for you and your family to thrive and communicate positively.

We invite you to attend this workshop in order to learn ways to engage in the fullness of your life with your children, and to transform moments of despair and struggle to those of communication and positive connection.

The course is facilitated by Fiona Glover (BA, BSW, M. Mental Health Sc) an accredited mental health social worker, meditator, and mother, with over 12 years experience in the field of mental health, and over 5 years experience running MBCT courses.

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Next Courses
This course was held in Adelaide in January and May 2010. Please return to check for 2011 dates soon.

Cost: AUD$60 standard 9am - 12pm, (AUD$45 Health Care Card), AUD$90 (Extended day option for health professionals including a light lunch)

Package Price: Introduction to Mindful Parenting + 7 week MBPP = AUD$535 (AUD$455 Health Care Card holders).

Further Training
For those who are interested in more in-depth mindfulness parenting skills, we also offer the 7 week Mindfulness-Based Parenting Program at AUD$490 (AUD$420 Health Care Card holders). Medicare rebates of up to $122 for the course apply for participants who have a Mental Health Plan from their GP. It will run from 5 February - 19 March 2010 in Cumberland Park, and 10 may - 28 June, 7pm - 9pm in Hindmarsh.

Click here to register for this course via our calendar page.
For further information please contact us at
or on 08 8272 0046.