Parenting

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Empowered Parenting: Raising Happy, Confident, and Competent Children

Course Duration

2 Days 16 Hours

Course Fee

$788

This comprehensive course on Parenting provides participants with evidence-based strategies and insights to foster healthy child development. Covering key topics such as attachment theory, emotional needs, temperament, and effective discipline, the course aims to equip parents and caregivers with the tools needed to nurture well-adjusted children. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, reflective exercises, and practical simulations that enhance their understanding of the caregiving process. By the end of the course, participants will feel empowered to create a supportive, loving environment that promotes their children’s happiness and competence.

Target Audience

Expecting parents seeking foundational knowledge about child development.
New parents looking to enhance their caregiving skills.
Educators and childcare professionals wanting to deepen their understanding of parenting strategies.
Caregivers or family members involved in child-rearing.
Individuals interested in improving their relationship with children.

Course Highlights

Evidence-based insights into attachment theory and its impact on child development.
Strategies for meeting children’s core emotional needs.
Understanding temperament types and adapting caregiving accordingly.
Practical approaches to managing emotional outbursts and discipline effectively.
Interactive activities that promote engagement and peer learning.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain attachment theory and its significance in caregiving.
Identify and fulfil children’s core emotional needs for optimal development.
Recognise and adapt to various temperament types in children.
Respond empathetically to emotional outbursts and implement effective discipline methods.
Evaluate caregiving practices based on evidence and best practices to improve child outcomes.

Course Outline

Learning Unit 1: Nurture - How Caregiving Shapes Children & Their Lives

Attachment Theory: Understanding Its Principles
Attachment Styles: Secure, Insecure, and Avoidant
Parenting Styles: Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, and Uninvolved
Research Findings on Caregiving Styles and Child Outcomes

Learning Unit 2: Children’s Core Emotional Needs

Introduction to the Schema Therapy Model
Five Basic Childhood Needs: Security, Autonomy, Freedom of Expression, Play & Fun, and Boundaries
Strategies for Meeting Core Emotional Needs in Caregiving
Managing Personal Schema Issues for Effective Caregiving

Learning Unit 3: Nature - Understanding Children’s Temperament

Exploring Genetic Factors and Personality
Different Temperament Types: Easy, Slow-to-Warm-Up, Difficult
Thomas & Chess’ Model of Temperament
Adjusting Caregiving Practices Based on Temperamental Differences

Learning Unit 4: Managing Emotional Outbursts & Disciplining Effectively

Understanding the Nature of Feelings and Emotions
Characteristics of Empathetic Responding
Appropriate Discipline Techniques Across Age Groups
Effective Strategies for Managing Emotional Outbursts

Learning Unit 5: Creating a Balanced Caregiving Environmen

Monitoring Daily Routines to Meet Children’s Needs
Nurturing Respectful and Reciprocal Interactions
Implementing a Discipline and Reward Plan
Reflective Practices for Continuous Improvement in Parenting

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Parenting, recognising their understanding and application of effective parenting strategies to promote child development.

Trainer

Natalia Lukito

Expert in Child and Adult Psychology, Mental Health

Natalia Lukito is a former counsellor with over eight years of experience in child and adult psychology, educational support, and mental health therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (First-Class Honours) from the University of Queensland and a Master’s in Counselling from Monash University, alongside advanced certifications in […]

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