Parenting and Relationship Workshops
5 week sessions
NEW PRICE - now offered for
$50.00
Wednesdays 11:00am - 12:15pm
July 1st, 8th, 15, 22nd and 29 OR
August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and Sept 2nd
Classes taught by Kacie Clawson, LMT
Certified Educator of Infant Massage
Come have fun and learn to massage your baby.
Infant Massage is one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing important Nurturing Touch and is an amazing tool for helping parents become closer to their babies. Infant Massage has so many benefits for both the parent and infants:
- Relaxes and Soothes
- Deepens Bonding
- Stimulates growth and Healthy Development of Body, Mind and Spirit.
Infant massage is a parent tradition within many ancient cultures. This 5 week course will teach you a full body routine that Uses Swedish, Indian, Reflexology, and Yoga techniques.
To register email or call 541-292-3757.
Healthy Boundaries with Children: Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries in families
Saturday, July 25th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Use the creation of healthy boundaries to enrich your relationship with your child
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Learn the most common misconception about boundaries with young children and how to replace it with a deeper understanding
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Create loving and appropriate boundaries for children below 8
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Learn the underlying motivation for the behavior of children 8 to 12
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Gain teen cooperation when you learn how to co-create limits with teens
About the Speaker
Josette Luvmour, PhD
Josette has over 25 years of experience as a private consultant serving individuals and families in all aspects of human development and relationships with children. She is also an educator in human development and serves in the non-profit sector as Director of Family and Professional Development at EnCompass Institute where she designs programs that meet the needs of each applicant. Josette has been educating adults since 1992 and is adjunct faculty teaching undergrads and continuing education courses in Portland, Oregon; she has co-authored four books on healthy relationships with children as well as journal articles. Josette completed her PhD at Fielding Graduate University with a focus on the developmental experiences of adults who actively work to meet the child’s developmental imperatives. This expanded awareness and expertise informs new and continuing program creation for adults and families.
Personal
Josette lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband of 30 years. They enjoy living in close proximity to their children and grandchildren. Josette has engaged a daily meditation practice since 1969. “My teaching, research and service are each informed by my lived experience and relationships with my husband, my children, and grandchildren.” Josette enjoys walking in nature, gardening, fabric-arts, reading, yoga practice, watching movies with friends, family outings, and playing with children.
Inspiring parents to be calm when children cry
2nd Friday of every month
Starting on September 11th
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$10.00 donation suggested
Contact: Kay @ 503.936.0163 or Brenda @ 503.621.4242 to sign up for the class
Read more - Oregonian Blog!
In this two hour presentation parents (and adults) come together to explore what’s possible if they are calm and loving when their children cry. This class will be interactive, supportive, compassionate and fun.
Can you remember what it felt like when you cried as a child? A child crying is one of the most difficult behaviors for parents to cope with. Most parents try feeding, rocking, singing, and other forms of distraction to get their child to stop crying. Allowing babies and children to cry (while in your loving presence or holding them) instead of trying various ways to stop them has surprising results for the child as well as the parent. It is difficult to hear our child cry. It is even more difficult to be calm and comfortable around crying. How do you let them cry freely? When is it appropriate to do this? It’s possible to be calm, inside and out, when children cry.
In this class we will:
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discuss the different reasons why we try to stop the crying
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consider what is possible for you and your child if you’re calm when they cry
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share the surprising benefits of crying
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develop a new perspective of your child’s tears and tantrums
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provide support for taking on the practice of being empathic and accepting tears
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assist you in getting to a point where you feel calm when a child cries.
Brenda Gilbert, MS, CCC-SLP
Simply-Connected.org
503.621.4242
Brenda provides house calls for parents concerned with child communication or behavior. As a Speech and Language Professional she draws out simple ways to foster speech and language growth with children. As a Crying Consultant, she offers assessments and assistance to families that have concerns about their child’s crying and tantrum behavior. Her services promote fun, joy, and peace in daily experiences between parent and child. Brenda’s methods are simple and focus on reaching the goals parents have for their families.
Kay Endres-Reavis, LCSW
kay@endrescounseling.com
503.936.0163
Kay is a counselor in private practice with a focus on families with young children. She is an “Aware Parenting” instructor. She works with parents to establish a family rhythm that helps them feel more connected with their children and each other. By helping parents understand their own needs and the needs of their children, they become more effective communicators. Collaboration becomes easier. When family needs are integrated using the needs approach, trust, respect and harmony are experienced.
Connected Parenting Offerings
Facilitated by:
Lyla Wolfenstein, B.S., IBCLC, RLC
Parent Educator,
Lactation Consultant and Mother of 2
and
Emily Troper, ECE
Early Childhood Educator,
post-partum doula, and Mother of 4
To register: Reserve your space - register now! Paypal or email or call (503) 754-2718 to register by mail or with questions.
Cancellation policy: 2 weeks for full refund, otherwise registration fees can be applied to subsequent workshop.
- Intro to Connected Parenting Class
Wednesday, September 9
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $25 per person - SLIDING SCALE AVAILABLE - for sliding scale, contact Lyla@zenana-spa.com.
This class is designed to serve as an introduction to the concepts of connected parenting, and to be followed by the Connected Parenting Support and Discussion Series
It is strongly recommended that you sign up for the intro class and the coaching series at the same time to ensure a space in the coaching series.
Quiet babies in arms welcome.
This class focuses on the primacy of connection in parenting children of all ages, and on parenting without punishments or rewards. Look deeply past difficult behaviors to discover the underlying needs of our children (and ourselves), and begin to use concrete tools to respond effectively to parenting challenges.
Class touches on all aspects of connected parenting, including respectful limit setting, developmental norms, listening to feelings and many practical ideas about what to do instead of being either an authoritarian or a permissive parent.
Incorporates concepts from the work of Alfie Kohn (Unconditional Parenting), Dr. Gordon Neufeld (Hold on to Your Kids), Lawrence J. Cohen (Playful Parenting) and Marshall Rosenburg (NVC), as well as the professional and personal experience of Lyla and Emily.
“We were motivated, energized, supported and became far more positive in our approach with our 3 year old. We immediately saw some results.” Lisa
“I really loved the fact that both Lyla and Emily are *in the trenches* so to speak and the class felt very community oriented.” A.
“These are ladies who know their stuff and are clearly passionate about sharing it with others.” P.
- Connected Parenting Support and Discussion Series
Prerequisite:
completion of Intro to Connected Parenting Class (previous class is fine)
4 week series, meets every other Wednesday
beginning September 23
10:00am - 12:00pm
*at a separate location to be determined - more information soon*
Cost: $125 per series - SLIDING SCALE AVAILABLE - for sliding scale, contact Lyla@zenana-spa.com.
To register: Reserve your space - register now! Paypal or email or call (503) 754-2718 to register by mail or with questions.
- Staying Connected With Your Preteen & Teenager - Workshop
Next dates TBA
Cost: $25 per person, $40 per couple
sliding scale available
Fee includes take home materials and opportunity to participate in an online discussion group
Don't believe the hype!
The teen years can be wonderful and magical!
Avert a connection crisis – start now to build a trusting relationship with your Preteen/Teen!
Call or Email for more information: 503.754.2718
- Wondering if consequences and incentives are the only way?
- Finding the stakes getting higher and higher?
- Feel your teenager pulling away?
To register: Reserve your space - register now! Paypal or email or call (503) 754-2718 to register by mail or with questions.
Financial Management:
Six Steps to Financial Success
next dates TBA
Research has shown that the vast majority of self-made millionaires are fastidious planners, budgeters, and investors. They set a goal, make a plan to reach that goal, then work hard to make it happen. With demanding professions and growing families we will review ideas to assure that all of the financial bases are covered, from cash management to investing to estate conservation.
- A six-step plan for financial success
- Three critical components of a sound
investment plan - Planning for a long life
- Important estate creation and
conservation strategies
Kimberly Wuepper Rudick - RSVP’s via Kimberly' Website
Raising Financially Responsible Children
next dates TBA
The Raising Financially Responsible Children workshop is based on the #1 New York Times Best-Seller, Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees: A Parents’ Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children. Author Neale Godfrey, is a syndicated columnist, television personality and New York Times Best Selling author. Together we have created a workshop that will help educate you on ways to teach your children (2-8) about the value and responsible use of money.
During our time together we will discuss:
- Model financially responsible traits to your children
- Create an environment that teaches children the value of work and money
- Teach parents the first steps in fostering a financially responsible relationship with their children
Kimberly Wuepper Rudick - RSVP’s via Kimberly' Website
FREE
Registration Required!
Choose the most convenient date for you:
2:00 - 3:30 pm
July
25
August
15
September
12
October
17
November
14
Decemeber 12
In this workshop, parents will learn exactly what they need to know about naming guardians. We’ll briefly discuss how the law works in this area. We’ll discuss the criteria you should consider in selecting guardians and then take you through the selection process we use with our clients. We’ll also talk about how you can make sure that your kids are always raised with your values, stories, insights, and wisdom. Attendees will actually be able to download and execute their own guardian nomination documents after the class.
Only 15 families will be able to attend, so registration is required. Please call (503) 235-5150 to register.
Kids Protection Planning Workshop
next dates TBA
2:00pm - 3:30pm
You are invited to attend a FREE WORKSHOP to learn about legal planning for busy parents. Local Mom and Attorney Candice N. Aiston will show you how easy it is to make sure your kids will be taken care of by the people you want in the way you want if you are ever in an accident … and never taken into the arms of strangers.
Even if you have a Will in place, most parents have made at least one of 6 common mistakes. As a Mom and a Personal Family Lawyer® with special training in the legal needs of parents, I can tell you what you need to know to fix these mistakes, if you’ve made them. I’ll show you 9 simple steps every parent must take to ensure the well-being of their little ones.
In this workshop, you will discover how to:
• Be sure your children never spend even one moment in the care of strangers (or anyone you wouldn’t want) if anything happens to you.
• Avoid the expenses and delays of a long, drawn-out court process that would make life difficult for your loved ones if you were in an accident.
• Protect your children’s inheritance from creditors, lawsuits and failed marriages.
• Make sure your hard-earned money is immediately and privately available to your chosen guardians.
• Leave behind more than just your money.
This is a FREE event, but is limited to 10 families only, due to space restrictions. Therefore, registration is required.
Register by calling (503) 235-5150 or email Candice@CandiceAistonLaw.com.
Baby Sign Language Play Class
Baby Sign Language: Beginner Basics, 6-24mos
Baby Sign Language:
6 week session, $89
Increase the intimacy between you and your child by empowering her to communicate her needs, wants and thoughts with you!
Our baby sign language classes take communication to the next level. In our engaging classes, you will sign, sing, play and learn about your baby's development! Learn how to sign easily during your day, increase the intimacy of your interactions, enhance concept development, decrease tantrums and understand how your baby sees & enjoys his world!
Series A description: Beginner Basics, 6-24mos
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Thursdays
July 30 - September 3 (no class August 20)
- Learn how many & what types of signs are essential for success
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Use signs to recognize & foster your child's individual interests
- Signs: meal time, fun-time, daily routine, early animals and more
Series B description (dates TBA): Signs for Early Learning
best for children 10-24mos. For families who have completed Series A.
-Use signs to facilitate concept development & encourage/clarify early speech
-Learn strategies for expanding your interactions & increasing intimacy
-Signs: outside, sports, opposites, community and more!
Series C description:
Advanced/Abstract Concepts
best for children 12-24mos. For families who have completed Series A & B.
-Facilitate comprehension of abstract ideas
-Use signs to enhance 2-way conversations
-Signs: transportation, emotions, colors and more!
Offered by Portland Early Learning Project
For more information and to register online visit us at www.portlandearlylearning.com
