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Strengthening Families Parenting Class

Lutheran Community Services NW-Parent Line presents…

Strengthening Families Parenting Class, for families with children ages 8-14 years old.  No cost to attend!!

Starting May 9, 2012 through June 20,2012.

Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Located at Parent line-301 Lopez, Port Angeles WA

Class size is limited so call 360-452-5437 to register today

CLE: The Significance of Childhood Attachment in a Rural Family Law Practice

To all Clallam-Jefferson-Kitsap bar members:

  • Topic:  The Significance of Childhood Attachment in a Rural Family Law Practice
  • Date & Time:  Thursday, April 26, 2012, 9-1
  • Location:  Port Angeles, Washington (specific place TBD)

Childhood attachment is considered by many to be the most important psychological discovery in the last 50 years. Supported by substantial neuroscience research in how childhood attachment is intimately tied to infant brain development, attachment theory has driven considerable change in how the fields of mental health, social work and conflict management understand the impact of early relationships on childhood development. More recently, attachment theory and its practical implications are being applied in the law. Prevention Works of Clallam County is pleased to announce a training on this essential topic for all family law practitioners and all other legal professionals who work with families.

The training will be led by Andrew Benjamin J.D., Ph.D., and Sarah Baxter Ph.D. Dr. Benjamin is a clinical Professor of Psychology and affiliate Professor of Law at the University of Washington, and Dr. Baxter is a clinical psychologist whose work specializes in children, families and trauma.

Please save the date. We will provide more information on the precise location, cost and agenda as it becomes available.

Mark Baumann
Port Angeles

Parenting Class: Fatherhood First

Fatherhood First Parenting Classes
April 21-July 14, 2011
First Step Family Support Center
325 E 6th Street
Port Angeles

These free, weekly fathering classes are designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men.

Each 2 1/2 hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.

Participants will learn:
*The secrets for creating safe, loving, stable, and nurtured families;
*Positive discipline tools taught through a uniquely father-friendly method for successful child behavior management;
*Effective family communication techniques to strengthen father-child and father-mother relationships;
*How to stop fighting and arguing by using proven-effective strategies for conflict resolution and problem solving;
*And much more.

Space is limited, so register early!

For more information or to register, please call Daryl Trowbridge at 775-5069 or e-mail Daryl.Trowbridge@ppgnw.org.

Parenting class: Parenting with Love and Logic

Parenting with Love and Logic
Mondays, April 18-May 23, 2011
Evergreen Family Village (The Commons Room)
2301 W 18th Street
Port Angeles

Parents of Elementary Age Children, we’re offering a FREE parenting series just for you!

Learn how to keep your “C.O.O.L.” and help your child learn Respect and Responsibility.

Childcare provided.
College credit available.
Space is limited so register early!
For more information or to register, contact Beth Clifford (Jefferson School – ask to leave a message) at 457-4231 or e-mail bclifford@portangelesschools.org.

[Editor's note: Beth Clifford is great trainer, skilled in numerous parent training modalities]

Parenting class: Self-Care Skills for Parents

Self-Care Skills for Parents Class

Course Instructors: Annette and George Lindamood
Time: Thursdays, April 7th – May 12th · 5:30-7 p.m.

This course requires attendance at all six 90-minute sessions.

Location: The First Teacher Classroom at Sequim Community School (220 W. Alder St, class 4w)

Childcare available for a small fee.

You will learn to:
*Idenify and reduce personal stress
*Communicate in positive ways
*Cope with difficult situations
*Deal with your own emotions
*Make tough decisions
*Set goals and make action plans to achieve them

For more information or to register, call First Teacher at (360) 582-3428 or e-mail chill@portangelesschools.org.