FATHERING is one of the most important jobs we do!


The Nurturing Father's Program is a 13-week group-based program for developing attitudes and skills for male nurturance.  The group of 8 to 16 fathers meet weekly for 2½ hours.

Program materials include:

Two (2) comprehensive Facilitator's Manuals with step-by-step instructions for achieving specific learning objectives during each 2½ hour weekly group meeting.

Twenty (20) companion Father's Journals, an interactive workbook completed by each group member to enhance their knowledge and growth.

A set of charts/posters to be used as teaching aids.

An audio tape with prerecorded guided visualization activities.

Evaluation forms and certificates of achievement.

Program activities address:

  1. The Roots of Fathering
     
  2. Nurturing Ourselves/Our Children
     
  3. Fathering Sons/Fathering Daughters
     
  4. Discipline Without Violence
     
  5. Playing with Children
     
  6. Managing Anger/Resolving Conflict
  1. Teamwork with Spouse/Partner
     
  2. Balancing Work and Fathering
     
  3. Communication and Problem Solving
     
  4. Cultural Influences
     
  5. Dealing with Feelings
     
  6. The Father I Choose To Be

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