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Centacare Courses

Centacare and the Family Relationship Centre are here to:

help you strengthen family relationships;

help families stay together;

and assist families through separation.

 

“As children develop, their brains "mirror" their parent's brain. In other words, the parent's own growth and development, or lack of those, impact the child's brain.

As parents become more aware and emotionally healthy, their children reap the rewards and move toward health as well.”

“Too often we forget that discipline really means to teach, not to punish. A disciple is a student, not a recipient of behavioural consequences.”

“We now know that the way to help a child develop optimally is to help create connections in her brain—her whole brain—that develop skills that lead to better relationships, better mental health, and more meaningful lives.

You could call it brain sculpting, or brain-nourishing, or brain building.

Whatever phrase you prefer, the point is crucial, and thrilling: as a result of the words we use and the actions we take, children’s brains will actually change, and be built, as they undergo new experiences.”

-        Dan Siegel  and Tina Payne Bryson – The Whole Brain Child, No Drama Discipline, The Yes Brain

 

The Family Relationship Centre, Armidale office will be presenting a number of programs in Armidale.  Information on these programs is below. 

 

All ARMIDALE courses will be held in the Family Relationship Centre: Armidale Office - 3/150 Rusden St, Armidale. 

All of these programs are FREE of charge unless otherwise stated

Please note: Bookings are essential for all courses. The earlier you book the more likely the course will go ahead.

Dates and times are subject to change.

Courses may be cancelled prior to start date due to insufficient registrations.

For further information or to talk to the Facilitator Pedro ring the Armidale office on 6738 7200,

or to enrol in any course please Free Call – 1800 372 826

Or email us: armidale@centacarenenw.com.au

 

PARENTING COURSES

 

Parenting On Purpose - 5 sessions - FREE

For parents who may like to strengthen their knowledge & skills.

This course explores our habits and filters as parents and offers strategies to take the stress out of parenting.

Using practical tools based on the latest neuroscience, parents learn that connecting with the child and deepening relationship create a solid base from which to discipline.

Calming emotions, looking for triggers, identifying the child's concern and finding workable solutions all contribute to more peace at home.</

Help Keep Our Kids Safe Online

Centacare NENW will be hosting a free two hour eSafety workshop in Armidale on Tuesday 10th September 2019 for parents and carers.  Presented by a representative from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner this workshop will provide information about online safeguards, cyberbullying, image based abuse and being a responsible digital citizen.  To register your attendance contact Centacare NENW on 6762 9200. 

Parenting Ideas

Upcoming webinars for parents!!

These webinars offer convenient, credible , informative learning.  If you are unable to make the scheduled time, you can simply register and access the recording later.

 

Creating 21st Century Rites of Passage

Join Dr Anne Rubinstein as he discusses the importance of rites of passage in the 21st century.  In this webinar you'll develop clear guidelines and learn impactful strategies to support you to build strong healthy relationships with your children, bolster their independence and support them in their use of technology in these rapidly changing times.  

Date: 28 August 2019, 8-9 pm AEST

 

For more information and to register go to www.parentingideas.com.au

SunSmart 

The importance of role modelling SunSmart behaviours

One of the best things we can do to help reinforce these sun protection habits is to be a SunSmart role model. 

By ‘walking the sun protection talk’, not only will you be protecting yourself from harmful UV radiation, you will also be helping children in your care develop good sun protection habits for life.

This means remembering to protect yourself in five ways:

  • Slip on sun-protective clothing
  • Slop on SPF 30 sunscreen or higher
  • Slap on a SunSmart hat
  • Seek shade
  • Slide on some wrap-around sunglasses

A handy tip is to keep a broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen in your bag, car or by the door, ready to grab whenever you head outside.

 

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