Parenting Classes
Parenting Classes are a cross section of the community; mutli-racial, multi-ethnic, encompassing a wide variety of social-economic circumstance. Participants seek Echo Parenting & Education for a variety of reasons; because they crossed the line with a child, they are afraid of doing so, the principles of a new paradigm appeal to them or they are court ordered.
Echo Parenting & Education teaches nonviolent parenting Philosophy and Practice on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings in Echo Park. Classes are held in both Spanish and English. Each class cycle is ten weeks long and held on an ongoing basis. Currently for Saturday English classes participants must be enrolled by the 2nd week of class. For the Saturday Spanish class and all of our Tuesday classes participants may begin at any point during the ten-week cycle and return for continued support throughout. We also offer a Parent Support group, for those that have completed any of our ten week classes, that offers the opportunity to build on what was learned, problem solve and get empathy for our work as parents.
Discussion groups, theory, role-playing and specific problem solving and topics such as empathy and healing are part of the curriculum. The class gives adults a framework to think about their actions as parents and discover what children truly need to thrive as healthy human beings. Together they learn methods that teach them to create the best possible connection with children, emphasizing respect for the life force of the child. They learn to become emotional coaches to their children; building unconditional acceptance, affection, appreciation, autonomy and attention. For most adults, it is a life changing experience.
Child Care is provided during class hours. Our caretakers are an integral part of our program, trained in the nonviolent teachings and support both parents and children. Echo Parenting & Education Child Care is an opportunity to see our Philosophy and Practice in action.
Current Series: January 21, 2012 – April 7, 2012 — Saturday (English | 11-1)
February 28, 2012 – May 1, 2012 — Tuesdays (Spanish and English | 6pm-8pm)
Next Series:
March 3, 2012 -May 19,2012 – Saturdays (Spanish | 9-11 / English 11-1 )
All classes held at Echo Parenting & Education at 1226 N. Alvarado Street, at Reservoir St, one block north of Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park United Methodist Church Building
Registration Required for New Participants
Tuesday Class Registration 5:45pm
Saturday Spanish Class Registration at 8:45am
Saturday English Class Registration at 10:45am
Class Fees:
$25 registration fee due at first class.
Class fee based on a sliding scale $10 – $30 (individual), $15 – $45 (couple) per class.
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Cash or check accepted.
Checks payable to: Echo Parenting & Education.
Individual Income($10) $0 – $30,000 |
Household Income($15) $0 – $45,000 |
