Classroom Workshops

Parenting Class

In my 20 plus years as a psychotherapist working with families, I have seen first hand how school related battles can create an immense amount of conflict in the parent and child relationship. But, it doesn’t have to!

You will learn how to…

Set parental boundaries that will help them succeed. Communicate effectively with your child around homework and other responsibilities. Learn how to help self motivate your child. How to be your child’s best consultant and source of support to lead to their success. Finally, different ways to view your family and child to gain a useful perspective to be your best parent.

You are guaranteed to walk out with solid ideas and inspiration about how to be your best parent to your child as they prepare for life on their first stop…school.

Cost: $75 per person

$50 per person if attending as a couple

Counseling for Soon-to-be parents

Are you a soon-to-be or recently new parent? The act of child-rearing can put a lot of stress on yourself and your relationship with your partner. In this workshop, I want to help you navigate through this time so you can enjoy your new child and maintain a strong, healthy relationship with your partner.

You will learn how to…

Learn what to expect and what the common pitfalls are to avoid. Communicate effectively during this potentially stressful transition. Understand how past generational patterns contribute to your current relationship. Define more clearly partner roles and contributions. How to maintain intimacy effortlessly. Understand how working on your relationship can keep children emotionally AND physically healthy and symptom free. Move through marriage/relationship challenges versus getting stuck in them.

Cost: $75 per person

$50 per person if attending as a couple

Premarital Counseling

Each person has a responsibility to make a marriage work. Given the demands and pressure life brings, relationships will suffer if couples aren’t prepared. Building a solid foundation is important in supporting a strong, fun life-long union. Premarital counseling will give couples the tools necessary for staying on the right side of the 50/50 equation for marriage versus divorce.

You will learn how to…

Learn how to productively talk about money, faith, child rearing, and intimacy. How to face inevitable challenges in a productive and growth-stimulating way. Recognize the common pitfalls in long-term relationships and take steps to avoid them. Manage and communicate about each persons family of origin. Finally, understand your marriage from a family systems approach.

Includes one class session and one 45-minute private session.

Cost: $100 per couple