Parenting Classes that Work
Effective parenting is one of life’s biggest challenges. But there is a model — the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) — used by millions of parents to raise confident, responsible, and cooperative children. The model offers simple, practical solutions based on a sound and well-researched educational philosophy.
The STEP model describes three types of parents: Authoritarian, Permissive, Democratic. The focus is on teaching the Democratic style, which helps children become responsible by setting limits and giving choices within those limits.
Irine uses the STEP model to teach parents how to respond to specific challenges — in individual or group sessions. She says, “Even more importantly, I teach them how to form a close, loving, and lasting relationship with their children — the real key to overcoming the challenges that threaten a healthy parent-child relationship.”
What you will learn in this class:
- Why children misbehave
- How to deal with misbehavior
- Setting limits
- Giving encouragement instead of praise
- Reflective listening
- I-messages vs. You-messages
- Who owns the problem
- Giving choices
- Disadvantages of punishment
- Applying logical consequences as a way to discipline
Structure of the Class:
- Separate classes for each of the following age groups: 0-5, 6-11, 12-18
- Each participant receives an age-appropriate workbook
- Classes are taught over 7 to 10 weeks for individuals, or 7 group sessions
- Each participant receives a certificate of completion
- Reasonable fees — discussed in person
- Offered on on-going basis
To find out more and to sign up, call Irine Schweitzer, LCSW at (818) 754-4501 or send her an email: click here.