Σχολή γονέων Gestalt - Ιχθύς Aqua Club

10 MEETINGS

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February 23, 2017

"The myth of the perfect parent": Exploration of parental roles & standards, recognition of social stereotypes and expectations.
Am I a good parent? What is right? What is wrong? In our first meeting we will focus on how the stereotypes we "carry" about what a parent should be like prevent us from creating an equal relationship with our child.
At the same time, we will discuss and experiment with the various "parenting styles" and their characteristics.

March 2, 2017

Stages of child development.
The needs of our children – Our needs as parents
My child is screaming all day... Is this normal?
In this meeting we will explore the characteristics of the physical and psychosocial development of the child. The goal is to understand the specific needs that emerge at each developmental stage, as well as to experience how different and unique the creature we brought into the world is. We will also begin the journey of getting to know ourselves as parents and as wholes, trying to discover our individual mental and physical needs. Then, we will explore how these needs interact and can move in harmony with the needs of our children.

March 16, 2017

Barriers to Communication.
In what ways can we improve communication within the family?
-What are we doing wrong and not getting along with?
What are the common obstacles to communication in general and to communication with the child in particular? For example, why does the same topic come up again and again even though we have discussed it many times? We will focus on experiential exercises (e.g. role-playing) that will help to gain a deeper understanding of these obstacles and explore available solutions.

March 30, 2017

Communication with the family:
"Are you listening to me? Are you not listening to me?" The importance of active listening and contact with the child and ourselves.
-I'm talking to you, why don't you listen to me, why don't you understand me?
In this meeting we will deal with the qualities that characterize good communication and dialogue with the child.
We will practice the technique of Active Listening as a tool for more effective communication. We will also explore the importance of touch as a basic form of contact with our infants and children.

April 6, 2017

Exploring Patterns in Today's Marital Relationship:
Support & Companionship – Commitment & Autonomy
-Who will take care of the child today? Why me again?
-When will I have some time for myself? For us?
In this meeting, we will leave the children out of the picture for a moment and focus on the quality of the relationship between spouses. We will explore the importance of supporting and being supported by my partner and what needs to change in our relationship with him/her, so that we can both be satisfied parents who experience meaningful encounter and creative coexistence.

April 27, 2017

The Rainbow of Emotions:
Anger, Sadness, Joy, Fear: Strengthening the child's emotional intelligence
-I accept and talk about everything! Both the bad and the good!!
My child is scared, crying, what should I do? I'm scared, crying, what should I tell my child? Is he making me look like this?
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and control our own emotions as well as to understand the emotions of others. In this session, we will explore ways we can strengthen our children's emotional intelligence. We will also learn that all our emotions are acceptable and important, as well as how to give our children space to express them.

May 11, 2017

How do we manage the child's aggression or withdrawal?
-Stop getting angry, stop hitting!
Anger is one of the most difficult emotions to handle. What do we do when children get angry and exhibit aggressive behaviors? What do we do when we as parents get angry with them? In this session, we will explore the emotion of anger in depth and try to find more functional ways of expressing and managing anger and aggression in children and parents.

May 25, 2017

What does "I set limits for my child" mean?
-I want to watch TV, play on the internet, eat...I want more...and more...and more...!!
Boundaries in children's behavior are very important for their smooth psychosocial development. But what does boundary mean? Does it mean prohibition or discipline? Or does boundary mean cooperation between parent and child? In this meeting we will discover the valuable value of "boundaries", and we will comment on ways for a bounded relationship between parent and child. Finally, through various experiential techniques we will practice how to set this "boundary in contact".

June 8, 2017

Strengthening children's self-esteem and confidence
-Mom, Dad, I didn't do well at practice today...
-The important thing is that you tried, that's enough!
How can I encourage my child and cultivate their self-esteem and self-confidence? Encouragement is the process by which we focus our attention on the positive aspects of children and help them believe in themselves and their abilities! In this meeting we will explore ways to encourage our children, through experiential exercises.

June 15, 2017

Closing - assimilation of the material
And now that it's over...what's left?
The last meeting will be dedicated to the discussion and practical application of what has been analyzed in the previous meetings. Thus, the participants will bring up for discussion issues that concern them, as well as those that have arisen. Finally, after a brief recap, we will see what the participants gained from the series of meetings and what they would like to explore further.

Koutousi Kalliopi, BA (Hons) Psychology, Gestalt psychotherapist, Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Day: Every 2nd Thursday of the month

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Cost: 150 euros (15 euros per experiential seminar - with the possibility of repayment in 3 equal installments)

Locus: Gestalt Foundation, 109 Mitropoleos

Attendance: Minimum 5 people & maximum 12 people

Information: Tel. 6946240235 & Email: neosgon@gmail.com

Unfortunately, our little fish cannot attend, no matter how much we want to! The important knowledge you will receive requires your undivided attention. Thank you for your understanding! After all, all this is done to take care of ourselves and, by extension, our children.

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