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Parenting class
Classes meet Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Each course is FREE and includes 8 sessions.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21.
Virtual. Complete form to receive meeting link.
About the Course
In this series, parents will identify their own discipline styles and learn strategies to be in relationship with their children, even while setting clear and consistent boundaries.
Classes will cover:
- Parenting styles
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Emotional regulation
- Brain and child development
- Avoiding conflict
- Maintaining a balance
- Connecting with your child
Course content based off the work of Dr. Daniel Siegel, neuropsychiatrist, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, parenting expert.
Course Instructor
Divisional Director of Children and Family Services
Ruth Ann Ott has been working in the mental health field for the past 25 years in various capacities with families, children, adolescents, and adults. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Southern Utah University and Masters Degree of Science in Mental Health Counseling through University of Phoenix.
Ruth Ann’s professional focus has been in trauma informed care. She has attended trainings from leading researchers and developers in the trauma field such as Bessel van der Kolk,MD, Stephen Porges,PhD, and Daniel Seigel, MD. She is certified in Brainspotting and has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing