A Calm Approach to Life - By widening the focus in the book Buddhism for
Mothers, explore deeper levels of growth and self-love. Discuss and
practice mindfulness, compassion, skilled speech and more. Get the most
out of this group by reading Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to
Caring for Yourself and Your Children by Sarah Napthali (books can be
purchased at your local book store) online or ordered at your local
bookstore)
A Healthier You - This group will be discussing many aspects of health
including vitamins, exercise, nutrition, recipe swaps and
taste tests, stress management, and sleep. Learn ways to start putting
yourself first, so that you can keep up with all the demands
of motherhood.
Backup/Ongoing Training - This group is open to all facilitators with a
focus on those who are facilitating this cycle. During this group we will
discuss group and personal issues with peer facilitators and the consultant.
All facilitators not presently in a group are welcome. Please note that this
group is only open to facilitators.
For Moms Only (Entry Level) - An entry level group, which introduces
new members to Mothers' Center philosophies and policies, while discusing
joys and concerns of motherhood, our birth experiences, and how becoming
a mother has changed our lives. If you are new to the center, an entry-level
group must be taken in order to take other groups; except for craft groups,
which can be taken at the same time as entry-level. The NIGHT group will
be held in the home of Robin H. in Massapequa. Her address and
directions will be provided after registration.
Mothers and Sons - In this group, we will explore our relationship with our
sons. Topics include gender preference while pregnant and at birth;
expectations and feelings; role modeling; sexuality and affection; behavioral
characteristics and where they come from; responsibilities; differences in
interaction and expectations between mother/son and father/son; and future
relationship.
They Lived Happily Ever After - This group will look into and explore your
relationship with your spouse and how your marriage
affects every aspect of your life.
The Parent Equation Workshop - Workshop fee of $10 is payable with
group fee. This dynamic and interactive workshop on the art and science of
parenting young children will include discussion of effective discipline
strategies; how to gain cooperation and avoid daily battles; how to prevent
and cope with misbehavior, managing anger: mine and my child’s; and
more. Presented by: Doreen Miller of Parenting Matters. Doreen, the
mother of twin 15-year-old boys, has been a parent educator for more than
10 years and has a master’s degree in the psychology of parenting from
NYU. Doreen has presented programs for children of all ages, but
especially likes to focus on the pre-school years and issues of
temperament. This workshop is being brought to your Mothers’
Center by the National Association of Mother’ Centers (NAMC), in
collaboration with Parenting Matters.
Sexual Woman - Discover or rediscover the sexual woman within you
through insightful conversation in a supportinve and confidential
environment. We will cover how our sexual selves have developed over
time including thoughts on romance, sex, foreplay, intercourse, orgasm and
"taboo" sexual subjects. This group is intended to be "R" rated, not "X"
rated, so don't be too intimidated!
Yoga - This is a professionally instructed class for mothers looking for their
first yoga experience ranging to those who are more experienced and
looking to get back into their practice. This group will progress from
beginner to more advanced instruction over the course of the group. The
instructor fee is $40 and must be paid directly to the instructor on the first
day of class.
One-Day Wonders
These groups are just small samplings of a larger topic or a quick
discussion group serving a specific purpose.
Anger/Mediation Workshop - There is an $8 workshop fee payable with
the group fee. Join us for a time of healing & renewal. Using guided
visualizations, breathing techniques and other coping skills, learn to deal
with the hidden messages behind the triggers of anger. You will find that is
where your heart resides. By Energy Healer, Carol Schindell, MMS.
Coffee Klatch - Come for coffee and fun conversation. Bring your own
beverage.
Does your Child March to a Different Beat? - Are you looking for
people who can understand your struggles and frustrations? Are you a
mother dealing with the added pressure and demands of having a child with
special needs? Come for a meet and greet and find comfort in knowing you
are not alone. Potential for a support group based on interest. Mothers of
children with all levels of special needs are encouraged to come; learning
disabilities, speech delays, motor delays, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, Autism etc.
We are all dealing with the same feelings and underlying concerns - Will my
child be successful in this challenging world?
Finally…Help for Mealtime Madness - The first half of this group will
focus on discussing the challenges of preparing quick, healthy and
enjoyable meals for your family. The second half will involve a recipe swap,
so bring one or two (or more!) of your quickest, easiest and most enjoyable
dinner recipes. The facilitators will call well in advance to let you know how
many copies to bring so everyone can take each new recipe home.
Reading Development - Everyone brings in 4-6 of their favorite children's
books. Discussion of the importance of reading; age to start being read to;
child's response to being read to; other ways to encourage reading. This
group will meet at the home of Christine P. in Levittown. Her address and
directions will be provided after registration.
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Mothers, explore deeper levels of growth and self-love. Discuss and
practice mindfulness, compassion, skilled speech and more. Get the most
out of this group by reading Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to
Caring for Yourself and Your Children by Sarah Napthali (books can be
purchased at your local book store) online or ordered at your local
bookstore)
A Healthier You - This group will be discussing many aspects of health
including vitamins, exercise, nutrition, recipe swaps and
taste tests, stress management, and sleep. Learn ways to start putting
yourself first, so that you can keep up with all the demands
of motherhood.
Backup/Ongoing Training - This group is open to all facilitators with a
focus on those who are facilitating this cycle. During this group we will
discuss group and personal issues with peer facilitators and the consultant.
All facilitators not presently in a group are welcome. Please note that this
group is only open to facilitators.
For Moms Only (Entry Level) - An entry level group, which introduces
new members to Mothers' Center philosophies and policies, while discusing
joys and concerns of motherhood, our birth experiences, and how becoming
a mother has changed our lives. If you are new to the center, an entry-level
group must be taken in order to take other groups; except for craft groups,
which can be taken at the same time as entry-level. The NIGHT group will
be held in the home of Robin H. in Massapequa. Her address and
directions will be provided after registration.
Mothers and Sons - In this group, we will explore our relationship with our
sons. Topics include gender preference while pregnant and at birth;
expectations and feelings; role modeling; sexuality and affection; behavioral
characteristics and where they come from; responsibilities; differences in
interaction and expectations between mother/son and father/son; and future
relationship.
They Lived Happily Ever After - This group will look into and explore your
relationship with your spouse and how your marriage
affects every aspect of your life.
The Parent Equation Workshop - Workshop fee of $10 is payable with
group fee. This dynamic and interactive workshop on the art and science of
parenting young children will include discussion of effective discipline
strategies; how to gain cooperation and avoid daily battles; how to prevent
and cope with misbehavior, managing anger: mine and my child’s; and
more. Presented by: Doreen Miller of Parenting Matters. Doreen, the
mother of twin 15-year-old boys, has been a parent educator for more than
10 years and has a master’s degree in the psychology of parenting from
NYU. Doreen has presented programs for children of all ages, but
especially likes to focus on the pre-school years and issues of
temperament. This workshop is being brought to your Mothers’
Center by the National Association of Mother’ Centers (NAMC), in
collaboration with Parenting Matters.
Sexual Woman - Discover or rediscover the sexual woman within you
through insightful conversation in a supportinve and confidential
environment. We will cover how our sexual selves have developed over
time including thoughts on romance, sex, foreplay, intercourse, orgasm and
"taboo" sexual subjects. This group is intended to be "R" rated, not "X"
rated, so don't be too intimidated!
Yoga - This is a professionally instructed class for mothers looking for their
first yoga experience ranging to those who are more experienced and
looking to get back into their practice. This group will progress from
beginner to more advanced instruction over the course of the group. The
instructor fee is $40 and must be paid directly to the instructor on the first
day of class.
One-Day Wonders
These groups are just small samplings of a larger topic or a quick
discussion group serving a specific purpose.
Anger/Mediation Workshop - There is an $8 workshop fee payable with
the group fee. Join us for a time of healing & renewal. Using guided
visualizations, breathing techniques and other coping skills, learn to deal
with the hidden messages behind the triggers of anger. You will find that is
where your heart resides. By Energy Healer, Carol Schindell, MMS.
Coffee Klatch - Come for coffee and fun conversation. Bring your own
beverage.
Does your Child March to a Different Beat? - Are you looking for
people who can understand your struggles and frustrations? Are you a
mother dealing with the added pressure and demands of having a child with
special needs? Come for a meet and greet and find comfort in knowing you
are not alone. Potential for a support group based on interest. Mothers of
children with all levels of special needs are encouraged to come; learning
disabilities, speech delays, motor delays, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, Autism etc.
We are all dealing with the same feelings and underlying concerns - Will my
child be successful in this challenging world?
Finally…Help for Mealtime Madness - The first half of this group will
focus on discussing the challenges of preparing quick, healthy and
enjoyable meals for your family. The second half will involve a recipe swap,
so bring one or two (or more!) of your quickest, easiest and most enjoyable
dinner recipes. The facilitators will call well in advance to let you know how
many copies to bring so everyone can take each new recipe home.
Reading Development - Everyone brings in 4-6 of their favorite children's
books. Discussion of the importance of reading; age to start being read to;
child's response to being read to; other ways to encourage reading. This
group will meet at the home of Christine P. in Levittown. Her address and
directions will be provided after registration.
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