In January, Florence Crittenton Services will host a Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Training. This training will be facilitated by Dr. Stephen Bavolek himself, the principal author of the Nurturing Parenting Programs. The workshop will be held Tuesday January 25 through Thursday January 27 in Charlotte, NC. If you’re interested see the attached brochure for further information.

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Nurturing Parenting Workshop Description
Program® Times: 8:30 Registration (Day 1 Only)
9 – Noon Training Session
1–4 Training Session
Facilitator Day 1: Day One will focus on incorporating the philosophy, skills and strategies of nurturing parenting. Participants will learn how to
design home-based and group-based parenting programs utilizing the proven lessons of the Nurturing Parenting Programs.
Training Days 2 & 3: A hands-on approach to conducting home and group-based Nurturing Programs that includes facilitating weekly
sessions, how to use program materials, videos and assessment tools, children’s and parents’ program activities, family home
with practice assignments, icebreakers, personal growth lessons, activities for personal power, alternatives to corporal punishment,
building self-esteem, self-concept and empathy in parents and children. Participants will learn how to use the online version of the
Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D. Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI-2) to gather pre and post program outcome data.
Principal Author, the Nurturing Parenting Programs® _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Nurturing Parenting Programs®
The Nurturing Parenting Programs are family-based programs with a proven track record of preventing the recurrence of child abuse and
Dates: January 25 - 27, 2011 neglect that address the specific needs of different populations:
Cost: $ 2 50  Prenatal Program
 Parents and Their Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Location: Florence Crittenton Services  Parents and Their School-Age Children
1300 Blyth Blvd.  Parents and Adolescents
(located on the main campus of  Teen Parents and Their Families
The Nurturing Parenting Programs® are recognized by the National
Carolinas Medical Center)  Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling Registry of Effective Programs and Practices (NREPP), the
Charlotte, NC 28203  ABC’s Program for Parents and Kindergarteners Substance Abuse-Mental Health Services Administration
 Crianza con Cariño (SAMHSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention (OJJDP).
Co-Sponsored by…  Parents and Their Children with Health Challenges
Florence Crittenton Services  African-American Nurturing Program Supplement
Family Development Resources, Inc.  Hmong Parents and Adolescents
Family Nurturing Centers, International  Christian Families
 Family Nurturing Camp
 Nurturing Skills for Families
 Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents
 Nurturing America’s Military Families
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Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI-2)
Learn the philosophy and goals of Nurturing The AAPI-2 has proven invaluable in assessing the parenting attitudes and child-rearing beliefs of parents and adolescents. Founded on
Parenting and how to implement and five parenting constructs known to lead to abusive parenting, the AAPI provides scores that profile parents at risk for abusing and
facilitate the group and home-based neglecting children. For more info, visit wwwassessingparenting.com.
Nurturing Parenting Programs®

2. Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting
The philosophy of Nurturing Parenting emphasizes the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and Registration Form
caring household. It is founded on the belief that children who are cared for develop the capacity to trust,
care and respect themselves, other people and living creatures and the environment. The philosophy of January 25 — 27, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Nurturing parenting is founded on seven principles:
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1. Feelings of Attachment. Attachment means a bond between parents and their children that conveys
a deep love that is unconditional. When children feel loved unconditionally, communication, trust and Family Nurturing Center
respect naturally follow.
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responding to them in a loving and respectful way.
3. Nurturing Oneself. Taking time in getting one’s own needs met, as an adult, forms the foundation of We’re moving our office so send your materials after Nov 22, 2010 to:
understanding and helping children get their needs met. Nurturing parents take care of themselves as Phone: 262-652-6501; Fax: 262-652-6608; Email: fnc@nurturingparenting.com
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well as their children.
Registration Deadline: January 7, 2011 Email or call for availability after deadline.
4. Gentle Touch. Research has shown that children who experience warm and gentle touch in the form
of hugs, pats, and massages develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their life, as well as ___________________________________________________________________________
a healthy and positive sense of their self. Name of Participant: (As it will appear on your certificate).
5. Discipline. Setting limits through family rules, teaching right from wrong through family morals, and ___________________________________________________________________________
teaching respect and worth through family values are all a part of a nurturing family. Discipline cannot Agency
be imposed, beaten into or forced on children but rather develops best by the children modeling their
parents whose example they admire. ___________________________________________________________________________
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6. Expressing Feelings. Helping children and adults learn appropriate ways to manage and express
their feelings is a fundamental characteristic of a nurturing family. ___________________________________________________________________________
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7. Expectations and Self-Worth. Knowing what to expect of children as they develop plays a
significant role in their self-worth. When parents have appropriate expectations, children learn that they _______________________________________
are competent people, capable of pleasing others important in their lives. Phone
Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D. _______________________________________________________________________
Dr. Bavolek is a recognized leader in the fields of child abuse and neglect treatment and prevention, and Email as it will appear on roster and for receipt.
parenting education. Born and raised in Chicago, his professional background includes working with
emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in schools and residential settings, and abused children and $250 per registration. Sorry, no refunds after January 7, 2011.
abusive parents in treatment programs. He has conducted extensive research in the prevention and
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treatment of child abuse and neglect, is a popular keynote speaker, and has appeared on radio and
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television talk show programs. Dr. Bavolek has published numerous books, articles, programs and
newsletters. He is the principal author of the Nurturing Parenting Programs®, programs to treat and prevent ___ VISA 3 digit code on signature line: ________
child abuse and neglect, and the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI-2), an inventory designed to
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assess high risk parenting attitudes. Dr. Bavolek is President of Family Development Resources, Inc. and
Executive Director of the Family Nurturing Centers, International. ___ American Express 4 digit code on front of card __________
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Family Development Resources, Inc. and Family Nurturing Centers, Inc.
Incorporated in 1983, Family Development Resources, Inc. (FDR) was established by Stephen Bavolek for If the credit card is in the name of someone other than the participant, please list name, address
the expressed purpose of developing, validating, and distributing parenting programs, videos, and and phone of cardholder:
assessment tools to build nurturing parenting skills in families and consequently, prevent and treat child ____________________________________________________________________________
abuse and neglect. Family Nurturing Centers, Inc. was established to provide training and consulting in the
Nurturing Parenting Programs. For more information on Nurturing Parenting workshops and trainings, ____________________________________________________________________________
research, and our online catalog, visit: www.nurturingparenting.com.