Strength-Based Parenting (SBP)

First Meeting:

Agenda>

• Overview-

  • The SBP approach is based on scientific research from the field of Positive Psychology.

  • We are a book club not a workshop or presentation series.

  • Hopes> Everyone does their best to read the assigned chapters. Everyone does their best to participate in table and whole group discussions.

  • Our focus is on participants reading, doing exercises and discussing with each other to find practical ways to apply SBP in their parenting.

  • David will wear multiple hats facilitating, teaching and providing resources.
    

• Introductions- Introduce yourself and share the grade levels of your children.
  

• Table Work- 3 questions>

  • What will a less COVID influenced world look like for you and your family in the coming year?

  • What are strengths and skills you are currently using in your parenting?

  • What parenting habits do you want to nurture and grow?
    

• Planning-

  • Use this SBP website for reading assignments, exercises and resources. David will share the link tomorrow. Go to the Meeting 2 page to prepare for our next get together.

  • We scheduled three more meetings but we can do more if the group wants to continue.

  • Read chapters 1 and 2

  • Try to do the assigned exercises

  • You and your partner try to do the VIA Strengths Survey

  • Use the character strength definition handouts to help build your understanding. Both you and your partner try to do the Activity 6 handout after taking the VIA Strengths Survey.

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