Classes

This 6 week class covers components of a healthy and intimate couple relationship; however application can be applied to a variety of relationships. Class explores:

• How to effectively handle conflict
• Foundations of a healthy relationship
• The 5 Love Languages (by Gary Chapman)
• Components of healthy communication
• Developing emotional intimacy with your partner

Next Available Start Dates:

• July 10, 2-3:30 PM
• Sept. 10, 5:30-7 PM
• Sept. 11, 2-3:30 PM
• Nov. 5, 5:30-7 PM
• Nov. 6, 2-3:30 PM

This 6 week class is based on research finding showing that children who acknowledge, label and work with their emotions:

• Perform better in school
• Demonstrate increased communication skills; and
• Maintain higher-quality peer and family relationships

Participants will identify their parenting style, and learn key principles for emotion coaching children.

Next Available Start Dates:

• Sept. 10, 2-3:30 PM
• Sept. 11, 5:30-7 PM
• Nov. 5, 2-3:30 PM
• Nov. 6, 5:30-7 PM

BYOB (BRING YOUR OWN BABY), SIGN-UP FOR A DATE AFTER THE BABY IS BORN (& within their first year)
Love Connections is a unique 4 session group involving hands on training and practice with parents (or caregivers) and their babies. Each session will help baby form a secure attachment with parents. The theme of each session includes:

• Neurological benefits
• Attachment theory
• Baby Massage
• Literacy Research

Attendees will receive incentive materials to be used during the session and later with attachment activities at home. This group offers research, ideas and practical guidance to new parents who desire to have their baby form a secure, healthy attachment with them. Following the start date, groups are held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.

Next Available Start Dates:

• October 10, 4:30-5:30 PM

Childbirth Education classes are a one-day class designed for first-time mothers, but anyone is welcome to attend. Class runs from 10am-4pm with a break for lunch. This is the place to get answers to common questions and information about your concerns regarding labor and delivery. We discuss:

• Labor Anatomy and Terminology
• The Process of Labor and Delivery
• Pain Management During Labor – Relaxation, Breathing, Positioning, Medications
• Cesarean Birth and Other Labor Interventions
• Information about Your Newborn
• Personal Care after Delivery of Your Baby
• The Role of the Support Person in Labor and Delivery

Classes are taught by an experienced Registered Nurse and are available eight times per year. Bring a pillow or two for labor practice. You are encouraged to bring one support person with you to class. You will need to sign them up on a separate registration.

Next available dates:

• Aug. 23
  • due dates Oct. 1-Nov. 15
• Oct. 18
  • due dates Nov. 16-Dec. 31
• Dec. 6
  • due dates Jan. 1-Feb. 15, 2019

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