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Teacher:
Dr. Marilyn H. Murphy
In this course California-licensed psychologist Dr. Marilyn H. Murphy
covers:
 the
concepts of positive relating
a
comprehensive set of relating skills
a
framework for knowing how and when to use these skills.
While the course is designed for parents; the skills and concepts learned
can equally benefit caregivers, teachers and others in ‘relationship’ types
of careers. Once learned and well practiced, these skills can become an
integral part of your day-to-day communication in all your relationships.
The course will provide several practice exercises so that the concepts are
fully integrated.
About Upskilling Parenting Strategies:
Students should not expect to learn from this course cookie-cutter solutions
to manage youngsters. Rather, they will learn psychological concepts and a
specific set of skills which can be used to improve communication and
relationships with children.
Most courses teach philosophies and methods, but this course will focus
primarily on PRACTICING the skills as well as learning about them. We will
study the current ‘buzz’ words in the field, what they mean, how useful
their techniques/methods are known to be, and what’s ‘coming down the pike’
for the future, as well.
The course is designed to allow for presentation of the following topics,
and others as participants’ needs indicate (priority/order to be arranged
during the first class session):
Alternative family structures and styles, parenting approaches and styles,
child/human development, living positively in a fast changing world,
cross-cultural challenges, ‘special needs’ youngsters, ‘time outs’ yes or
no, specific communication skills, the 4 Cs of successful/effective
parenting, I-messaging, behavior-modification and reward/punishment systems,
balancing responsibilities and accountabilities, child aggression, parenting
for the ‘sandwich’ generation, TV and computer values, effective
power-sharing, the most critical factors in successful child-raising,
authoritarian vs authoritative styles, giving and getting RESPECT, nutrition
and behavior, how much permissiveness is too much, avoiding the negatives,
creating win-win, birth order differences, family microenvironments,
comparing philosophies, starting/getting/keeping control of you and them
early-on, active listening, game theory, conflict resolution, role of
critical thinking in child-development, ‘family secrets’, managing stress
and anger in the family, growing a positive self-concept and self-esteem,
Montessori vs Reggio Emilio vs Steiner vs the rest, developing the child’s
personal skills,
Students are welcome to research topics of personal interest with the
assistance of the lecturer, or suggest specific topics to be covered in the
course.
We know that parenting philosophy and skills are highly teachable and
learnable. Parents could make significant changes in their families' lives
if they learn, absorb and practice the skills research has shown ‘work’,
i.e., are effective in helping us raise happy, healthy, productive,
successful responsible youngsters.
Isn’t it time to Upskill Your Parenting Strategies now?
Tuition fee: RMB 3800 (30 hours)
Spring Session
Section
A: Tuesday mornings (9:30 PM – 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 10th to May 19th, 2009 (Course code: PS118)
Autumn Session
(registration closed)
Section
A: Wednesday mornings (9:30 AM – 12:30 AM)
10 weeks from October 15th to December 17th, 2008 (Course code: PS115)
Section B: Wednesday evenings (6:30
PM – 9:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 15th to December 17th,2008 (Course code: PS116)
Tuition fees may be submitted by cash, bank card or
credit card. With the original receipt, a refund in full can be made if
the prospective student notifies us in writing of his/her withdrawal
from the course one week before the commencement date. If using a
foreign bank card, a non-refundable charge of approximately 3.1% of the
tuition fee (about RMB140) will be deducted by the bank to cover
transaction costs.
For inquiry, please contact us at
(86 21)6448 1768 or 64480011*1065, or send email to
shclasses@yahoo.com. |
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