Courageous Parenting Series
Courageous Parenting Series: Navigating The Teenage Years
5 Week Group for Parents & Youth (ages 11-17)
Courageous Parenting Groups will be offered:
Tuesdays, October 17th-November 14th, 2023
Location: A.C.C.E.S.S. Center | 528 W. Market St. Lima | Suite 200
Cost: FREE
Parenting adolescents is not for the faint of heart! Parenting well and raising young people requires amazing courage! Cornerstone is honored to equip both parents and middle/high school youth with practical tools and techniques to better navigate these often rocky years of change and growth.
Topics covered:
• Developmental Norms and Brain Changes during Adolescence
• De-Escalation Training
• “Emotional Wincing” as a Means of Hearing and Connecting
• Identifying Core Needs/Build Healthy Identity (strengths, passions, interests, values, etc)
• Steps to Develop Positive Character
• Healthy Boundaries
• Resilience and Growth Mindset
• Utilizing Courage-Doing what they NEED
The format for this 5-week program will run as follows:
o Week 1 and 2: Parents only
o Week 3 and 4: Youth only
o Week 5: Parents & Youth attend together
COURAGEOUS PARENTING Workshops
PARENTS OF PRE-K-5TH GRADE: Anxiety, Meltdowns & Aggressive Behavior
Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 2023, 6:30-8:00PM
Cost: $20 per person/each additional family member $10
Cornerstone of Hope will equip parents with education regarding your child’s brain and development along with some very practical skills for both you and your child to prepare for this new school year! Attendees will learn:
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Developmental shifts and norms in Pre-K-5th grade students that impact emotions, behavior and communication
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Psychoeducation on how your child’s brain is wired
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At least 5 practical strategies to equip parents to help their child manage anxiety, meltdowns and aggressive behavior
PARENTS OF MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Stress, Anxiety, Depression & Communication
Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 2023, 6:30-8:00PM
Cost: $20 per person/each additional family member $10
Cornerstone of Hope will equip parents with education regarding your teenager’s brain and development along with some very practical skills for both you and your teens to prepare for this new school year!
Attendees will learn:
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Developmental shifts and norms in middle/high school students that impact stress, anxiety, depression and communication
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Psychoeducation on how your student’s brain is wired
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At least 5 practical strategies to equip parents to help middle/high school students manage stress, anxiety and depression
PARENTS OF YOUNG ADULTS: Boundaries, Communication & Fostering Independence
Tuesday, Nov. 7th, 2023, 6:00-7:30PM
Cost: $20 per person/each additional family member $10
Cornerstone of Hope will equip parents of young adults with practical skills for navigating the transition from parenting adolescence to parenting adults!
Attendees will learn:
• How to determine, communicate, and uphold healthy and appropriate boundaries
• Skills to engage in healthy communication with young adults
• The impact of modeling appropriate adult behaviors
• Avenues to courageously foster growing confidence and independence in emerging adults