Academy Of New Possibilities

1. Academy Of New Possibilities Presentation of Polish Parents Group

2. The largest group of parents were parents : not working or without permanent employment parents receiving help from Social Aid Center parents with lack of education struggling with personal problems (incomplete family, divorce, physical and mental violence, substance abuse) parents with at least one child single parents

3. What were the major problems with children Parents reported typical problems for the age of their children agression / vulgarism disobedient, rudeness, lack of authority and respect for parents lack of cooperation with parents (eternal NO) conflicts with the law (curator) learning problems and inappropriate behavior in the class relative to teachers bad company quarrel , rivalries

4. Main idea of work in Parents Groups According Virginia Satir thinking "a problem in itself is not a problem because the problem is to find a solution." Most of the problems has its origin in the family. That is why it is so important to workwith parents on childrens problems Problem-solving is much more valuable than the so-called. ready-made solutions, for which parents typically ask. Regardless of how old is your child, always somewhere there is a problem (bad behavior toward us, learning problems, conflicts...). The assumption is that the problems in the family are absolutely normal and typical for each healthy growing family, so you should focus on their skilfulsolving.

5. Main idea of work in Parents Groups We encourage to instead seek the assistance in another institution to ask yourself and your partner to be more confidence Instead saying HELP ME, ask yourself HOW CAN I HELP, WHAT CAN I DO, HOW CAN I BETTER UNDERSTAND MY CHILD IN CONNECTION WITH THIS, WHAT HAPPENED?

6. Main idea of work in Parents Groups Another important thing is the same participation of parents in the classes and the factor of mutual support. The feeling that not only do I have a problem with the child and that there is nothing wrong with that. Working in a group gives parents more support and ability to use each other's experiences A common mistake is that many parents disclose the problem at the beginning of its creation, but look for help only when it is already very complicated and difficult to resolve

7. Example Methods of working in Parents Groups discussion homework lecture subject to reflect on

8. Example Methods of working in Parents Groups The basic method assumes that the most is going to happen between meetings at home. Then in fact the content gained at the meeting is most effective (like with learning a foreign language:). We assume the mobilization of forces in parents who know their children best and are generally able to help them better than they think.

9. Results / benefits for parents I KNOW WHAT: is happening in my family (why it happened, what happened), I can look for the causes and not just put another accusation KNOW HOW: My family operates help a child cope with emotions important is praising my child important are boundaries and rules in my family parents emotions affect children's do psychological development of my child goes help my children not to compete with each other UNDERSTAND: the importance of emotions and their role in the relationship with my child why it is important to carefully listen to my child and sacrifice him as much time