Workshops
Workshops can be held in a variety of settings, and are offered for FREE in 74 Georgia counties.
The goal of the community based workshops are to educate a community on protective parenting practices that can lead to strong, nurturing relationships that can help prevent substance abuse and violence. The workshops can be tailored and targeted toward community members but are considered primary prevention and provide useful information for anyone attending. A secondary, strategic goal of the workshops is to expose parents with a stigma-free approach to parenting education where the next step would be a full parenting program. HEARTS for Families plans to begin targeting programs in communities where workshops are being held so those who desire additional support can participate in a full parenting program.
12 Steps to Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free:
For families with school-age children. We discuss how to use parenting techniques, discipline tools and drug and alcohol education to open up communication in the home and prevent substance use among children and youth.
You, Your Environment and Your Baby:
For new moms. Workshop includes prenatal activities that helps moms understand what their baby needs, how to manage stress, and how smoking and drinking affect their baby.
Nurturing Touch:
For parents/caregivers with infants. This training encourages a strong parent-child bond, builds empathy for the child and heightens the parents' awareness that babies have thoughts feelings and needs, just like adults.
Breaking the Cycle: Child Abuse Awareness and Education:
For organizations that work with family and children. We focus on abuse awareness and education, in order to identify the signs and symptoms of child abuse, and set up policies that protect children and workers.
Challenge for a Change:
For community groups, religious organizations and parents. We educate community leaders on current trends and statistics regarding substance abuse in their area and proven ways to decrease risk factors.
Turning Chaos to Confidence:
Discusses how to set proper expectations within the family through rules and consequences, and promotes the concepts of respect, communication and modeling appropriate behavior.
Live, Love, and Laugh
A fun filled workshop full of family friendly activities that promote play and the importance of laughter in a family. This workshop promotes strong bonds and open relationships that can serve as a protective factor for families.
Appropriate Boundaries in Parenting
Learn how to identify and establish appropriate boundaries, reduce stress and build security for your family.
How to Host
Contact Kate Heier for more information on how you can host a workshop in your community.