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To Kindle a Soul is a unique
approach to parenting which combines cutting-edge behavioral
and developmental Psychology research with time tested Jewish
wisdom to speak directly and poignantly to issues facing
today’s contemporary families. To
Kindle a Soul teaches the fundamental principles of human
growth and development. It trains parents to apply these
principles to every situation that arises without the need
for “tricks or techniques.”
J-Family’s To Kindle a Soul Parenting programs are
conducted in partnership with JCC’s, ederations, Temples
and Synagogues of all denominations, Chavurahs, and individuals
to create programs tailor made to meet the needs of the
respective communities. Programs include ongoing, multi-modular
workshops, one-day or half-day mini-seminars, or whole-family
weekend retreats. Typically, the programs are social as
well as educational providing participants ample opportunity
to bond and connect with other parents with similar age
children.
Modular
Workshops
Module
I - Introduction and Methodology
(3 Sessions)
The goal of Module I is to introduce
participants to concepts of Chinuch (Jewish Parenting),
Proactive vs. Reactive Parenting, Planting and Building,
and Human Growth/Transformative Tasks. Strong emphasis
is placed on practical applications and parents will
have the opportunity to practice “at home”
the concepts, bringing feedback and comment to future
discussions. |
Module
II – Proactive Parenting: Planting/
Building Seminar (3 Sessions)
Module II deepens participants understanding of the
Planting and Building Growth Tools, and provides practical
tools for implementing these mechanisms in daily
home life. The sessions will also instruct parents
how to identify character traits, and to differentiate
“traits” from “behaviors”
and “inbred tendencies.” |
Module
III – Painless Parenting:
Discipline Seminar (3 Sessions)
Module III will address the most common questions
and challenges of Parenting; corporal punishment,
time-outs, defi ant talking, and uncooperative behavior.
Emphasis will be placed on research in Attention and
Affection including tools to implementing both behaviors
in the home. |
One-Day
Workshop
Our full-day or half-day Parenting Workshops provide the
opportunity for parents to experience a taste of the TKAS
program within a more manageable commitment of time. Each
event will combine the basic principles upon which TKAS
is built, along with a customized program tailor-made to
address different age groups and social or demographic needs.
The day will include multi-media presentations, handson
practicum, and group discussions.
Weekend
Retreat
Parents can join together with others from throughout their
geographic region who share a commitment and dedication
to raising happy, healthy, independent, value-driven kids,
for a unbelievable Shabbat experience. Participants will
have the opportunity to relax and unwind away from the pressures
and stresses of the work-week, and indulge themselves in
a taste of the TKAS program. The weekend schedule will include
sessions dedicated to parents and parenting, a full service,
professional youth program, and exciting family-building
activities integrating the tools and and skills of TKAS
in a hands-on living laboratory environment.
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