 Workshops
- Philosophy: Dr. Stein understands
the impact of the community on the family. Families participating
together in a workshop create an opportunity to develop
and change community.
- How does it work? The workshops
utilize a unique combination of art/play therapy and parenting
skills (Dr. Stein’s model of Pro-Active Parenting)
to engage children, and further the interaction between
parents and children. This process of exploring family
values and ideals empowers the family to utilize their strengths,
learn new skills, and work toward creating a community to
support their needs.
- What to expect? The focus is
on children developing the ability to express themselves
to their parents and for parents to provide support, guidance,
and empathy.
- How does the workshop meet your family/community’s
needs? Dr. Stein is able to develop a unique
curriculum to meet the needs of the families in the target
community. Please contact him for more details.
- An example of a workshop by Dr. Stein:
This three-hour special ‘Build-A-Bridge’ workshop
will provide tools for parents and children to develop a
supportive, structured family environment. Dr. Stein will
lead families in the group activity of building a bridge.
Parents and children will be responsible for designing
a bridge, assigning tasks and responsibilities, and using
various arts and crafts materials to complete an actual
3-D bridge. This is a symbolic activity that emphasizes
the importance of working together, focusing on individual
and group goals, communication skills, and organization
skills. The second half, Dr. Stein will present his unique
model of ‘Pro-Active Parenting’, which offers
strategies for providing consistent routines, rituals, and
expectations within your family. This workshop focuses on
providing positive interventions for parents and children
to build a healthier and happier family environment.
Seminars
Dr. Stein offers a number of different seminars focusing
on family, parenting, and childhood. He is capable of developing
curriculum to meet different community needs. These are some
of the topics that Dr. Stein has covered in past seminars.
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness:
This seminar was designed to develop communication between
parents and teenagers about drugs and alcohol. The first
two hours Dr. Stein and the co-facilitator meet separately
with parents and teenagers to explore their questions, concerns,
and communications issues. The last hour focuses of developing
a dialogue between the parents and teenagers by openly discussing
their thoughts and feelings with each other.
- Teenage Years: The developmental
stage of adolescence is often perplexing and frustrating.
This seminar is geared to middle school and high school
parents. It focuses on the development issues of autonomy,
peers, responsibility, limits, discipline, and expectations.
- Family Communication: Family members learn how to resolve conflict, problem-solve, and have more fun together. These five techniques will help families to have positive, supportive relationships by being able to understand each other's thoughts and feelings and verbalize needs. This seminar is designed for families, and can also be geared to parents.
- Parenting for the Elementary Age Child: This seminar emphasizes parents as role models. The topics include family meals, leading by example, teachable moments, developing a safety net, planning, and family forum. This is an opportunity for parents to establish a solid foundation for their children so they can become more independent and make responsible choices.
- How to manage behavioral issues: The most difficult aspect of parenting is setting limits and providing consequences. This seminar gives parents a concrete model for turning negative behavior into positive, and eliminates the power struggle. The outcome will be a clear behavioral plan to address your child's target behavior. It empowers the child to be aware of their behavior, the choices they make, and the rewards or consequences of their actions.
- Pro-Active Parenting (P.L.A.N.): Dr. Stein created this unique model for parents to clarify their values and expectations for their children before there is confusion or conflict. It provides a structure to dialogue about the meaning of conscious, thoughtful, developmentally-appropriate, and moral parenting. The acronym P.L.A.N. breaks down how parents can take initiative in building their family's path to success.
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