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Johannesburg

 
(Family life Centre)  
Articles :

International Day of the Family 15th May

 

 


Xenophobia

 

Family Life Centre Social Worker with the mother and 3 day old baby who was born in the Ivory Park Refugee Camp for victims of Xenophobia. These families have been relocated and we are involved in the counselling of the residents.  

 

Training:    

 

 

 

ANGER MANAGEMENT

 

( Duration of course: 8 hours – 2 consecutive half days)

 

This course provides counsellors with knowledge and skills to work with clients who need anger management. 

 

1.      June 5, 6

 

 

Times: 08h30 – 12:30

 

Cost  : R425-00

 

 

ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING

 

(Duration of course: 8 hours – 2 half days)

 

This course focuses on developing specific skills to assist adolescents through what can be a very confusing, challenging and sometimes emotionally taxing stage of life. It is most relevant to teachers, educators, and lay counsellors working with youth for example in schools and religious institutions.

 

1.      July 10, 11.

 

 

Times: 08:30 – 12:30

Cost  : R425-00

 

 

 

TRAINING SCHEDULE

 

Events / Public participation  

Xenophobia in Ivory Park

Family Life Centre's Satellite Office in Diepsloot is collecting the following for the Victims of Xenophobia in Ivory Park.
 
They require:
Non perishables such as milk powder, baby formula, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar etc. Please ensure that tinned goods do not require tin openers.  
Clothes, Blankets and toys.
 
Our Address is:
Family Life Centre
1 Cardigan Road
Parkwood
(opposite the Zoo Lake Swimming Pools)

 

Groups:  

 

 

 

TODDLER TAMING

(18MONTHS – 5 YEARS OLD)

 

(Duration :  6 weekly sessions of 2 hours each)

 

This course is for parents of toddlers aged between 18 months - 4 years.  The course will cover such topics as common stresses of parenting toddlers, useful techniques for getting toddlers co-operation, and maintaining the couple relationship.

 

Times :   19h00 – 21h00   

Cost   :  Couples - R 640.00,  Singles – R490.00,  Manual – R210.00 (Optional)

 

 

 

S.T.E.P. JUNIOR (SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE  PARENTING)

(6 – 12 YEARS OLD)

 

(Duration : 4 weekly sessions of 2 hours each)

 

This group caters for parents of children aged between 5 - 12 years who wish to enhance their relationships with their children.  It focuses on a democratic style of parenting.  It teaches parents positive ways to relate to discipline and how to encourage their children.  It is based on principles of mutual respect and equality.  It gives a practical, step by step approach to parenting.

 

Times:   19h00 – 21h00

Cost   :  Couples - R 500.00,  Singles – R370.00,  Manual – R210.00 (Optional)

 

 

 
Venue: 1 Cardigan Road, Parkwood, Johannesburg
Phone: 011 788 4784
Contact: Dr Sue  

 

Workshop:  

 

 

Workshop
Effective Listening
To be given by Brendi Sundleson - Social Worker
Course Content
Self awareness
Reflective listening skills
Empathy and responding skills
Problem solving
Dates and Times
Wednesday 2nd July and 9th July 2008
08:30 a.m. to 12:00
Venue
1 Cardigan Road, Corner Crescent
(situated opposit Zoo Lake Swimming Pool)
Parkwood
Johannesburg
Cost
R425 per person for the two sessions
To Book
Family Life Centre - Jeanette Levin
 
Telephone: 011 788 4784

 

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