Domestic Violence Class

Course Curriculum

• Domestic violence introduction
• Who are the victims of domestic violence?
• Victim safety and child safety
• Recognizing the signs of domestic violence
• Batterer accountability
• Why victims stay with batterers.
• Helping victims of domestic violence
• Handling defensiveness
• Cultivating self-esteem triggers of domestic violence
• How to stay calm when dealing with domestic violence
• Developing a safety plan regarding domestic violence
• The cycles of domestic violence
• Stopping domestic violence
• Effects of domestic violence on families
• Child abuse
• Domestic violence and the elderly
• Domestic violence and the psychology of abusers
• Empathy and domestic violence
• Managing aggression in domestic violence
• Anger and domestic violence

Parenting Coaching

Course Curriculum

Week 1 - Introduction to Parenting Coaching
Week 2 - Coaching Couples in Parenting Skills and Family Communications
Week 3 - Emotion Coaching Your Kids: A New Parenting Technique
Week 4 - Giving Blessings to Your Children
Week 5 - How to Create a Special Playtime with Your Children
Week 6 - Teens and Sex: Parenting with Grace and Truth
Week 7 - Setting Limits: Balanced Rules and Effective Discipline Strategies
Week 8 - The Mother's Role in Parenting and Family Life
Week 9 - The Father's Role in Parenting and Family Life
Week 10 -Coaching Strategies for Single Moms
Week 11 - Yours, Mine and Ours: Living in a Blended Family
Week 12 - Parenting from Strength

Parent coaching can have many benefits, such as:

1. Improved communication: Parent coaching can help parents learn how to communicate more effectively with their children, which can lead to better relationships and fewer conflicts.

2. Increased confidence: Coaching can help parents feel more confident in their parenting skills and make them feel more empowered in their role as a parent.

3. Better parenting skills: Coaching can teach parents new skills and strategies to help them handle challenging situations, such as tantrums or behavioral issues.

4. Reduced stress: Coaching can help parents manage their stress levels by providing them with tools and coping mechanisms to deal with difficult situations.

5. Improved family dynamics: Coaching can help parents create a more positive and harmonious home environment, which can lead to improved family dynamics and relationships.

6. Positive impact on child development: Coaching can help parents create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children, which can have a positive impact on their development and well-being.

Parenting Skills Class

Course Curriculum

Title: Positive Parenting: Strategies for Raising Happy and Healthy Children

Objective: The objective of this curriculum is to equip parents with evidence-based strategies for raising happy and healthy children.

Session 1: Introduction to Positive Parenting

- Definition of positive parenting
- Benefits of positive parenting
- Key principles of positive parenting

Session 2: Building Positive Relationships with Your Child

- Importance of building a strong relationship with your child
- Strategies for building a positive relationship with your child
- Communication skills for positive parenting

Session 3: Setting Rules and Consequences

- Importance of setting clear rules and consequences
- Strategies for setting rules and consequences
- Using positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior

Session 4: Teaching Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills

- Importance of emotional regulation and coping skills in child development
- Strategies for teaching emotional regulation and coping skills
- Supportive parenting techniques for emotional regulation and coping

Session 5: Promoting Physical Health and Well-being
- Importance of physical health and well-being in child development
- Strategies for promoting physical health and well-being
- Building healthy habits for the whole family

Session 6: Encouraging Positive Behavior and Discipline

- Importance of positive behavior and discipline
- Strategies for encouraging positive behavior and discipline
- Alternatives to punishment and negative discipline

Session 7: Parenting Through Challenging Times

- Importance of resilience and coping skills for parents
- Strategies for coping with challenging times
- Support systems for parents

Session 8: Review and Evaluation

- Review of key concepts and strategies
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of the curriculum
- Discussion of ongoing support options for parents

Delivery Method: The curriculum will be delivered through a series of eight weekly sessions, each lasting approximately two hours. The sessions will be delivered by trained facilitators and will include interactive teaching methods such as group discussions, role-play, and demonstrations.

Evaluation: The effectiveness of the curriculum will be evaluated through pre and post-tests, surveys, and focus groups. The evaluation will assess changes in parental knowledge, behavior, and attitudes towards positive parenting. Ongoing support will be provided through follow-up sessions, support groups, and access to resources.