The STEP program is an effective, seven-session planned training curriculum that focuses on topics important to parents today. This course provides valuable tools which improve communication among family members and lessens conflict. Parents will increase awareness of their children’s behavior in order to acquire the necessary skills (decision-making, assertiveness, problem-solving) to effectively parent their children/adolescents. For parents of school-age children – ages 6 through 12.
Delivers in 7 Sessions
- Understanding Yourself and Your Child
- Understanding Beliefs and Feelings
- Encouraging Your Child and Yourself
- Listening and Talking to Your Child
- Helping Children Learn to Cooperate
- Discipline that Makes Sense
- Choosing Your Approach
Essential Topics
- Single parents
- Stepfamilies
- Cooperation in the family
- Schoolwork and homework
- Drugs, violence, and gangs
NurseWise Crisis Line
The NurseWise crisis line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week by calling 866-495-6735. Telephone Crisis Intervention Services are provided by nurses, behavioral health professionals, behavioral health technicians, and peer and family support specialists.
- Relate the contents to real-life situations
- At-home activities that help parents apply STEP ideas
- Group discussion guidelines
- Drug awareness