Parenting workshops: Parent Support Services Society of BC
Free online parenting workshops for parents and kinship caregivers in BC
Creating and Deepening Attachment with Our Children
Wed., May 1st – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Children need healthy attachments to feel safe, seen, and secure. In this workshop, we will introduce the different attachments that children develop and how we can meet their attachment needs to move them toward deeper connections.
Understanding Temperament & Goodness of Fit
Wed., May 1st – 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Temperament and goodness of fit are two concepts which can help parents understand their child’s behaviour and support their child’s social and emotional development. Explore ways to improve goodness of fit, being aware of our temperament & adjusting when needed.
Creative Journaling: Self-care for Parents & Caregivers
Tues., May 14th – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Discover the power of Creative Journaling for mental health! This workshop offers practical techniques to reduce stress, recharge, and gain perspective as a parent or kinship caregiver. Discover the value of self-connection through journaling, learn about the scientific benefits for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health, engage in writing prompts and guided journaling, expand creativity and learn how to apply creative self-care.
Dealing with Parenting Power Struggles
Wed., May 22nd – 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Engaging in a power struggle with a child can not only be unpleasant but also demoralizing for adults. It can feel like quicksand, where the more you struggle, the deeper you sink. Explore why power struggles occur and how to best support your children in being more cooperative.
Tuning into Temperament
Tues., May 28th – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Understanding each child’s unique temperament enables us to support their emotional needs effectively. Learn strategies for helping spirited and active children organize their feelings and create a sense of safety for cautious ones in new situations. Explore the nine different temperament traits, focusing on our child’s strengths & matching our parenting to our child’s temperament.
Register for these free online parenting workshops here: www.bit.ly/springworkshopspss
