Positive Parenting Coaching Programmes
Positive Parenting Coaching
Objective: To train parents and caregivers with parenting skills to prepare their children to be responsible and successful adults. Courts also mandate parents to attend positive parenting coaching to facilitate stable environments for children after divorce or separation.
The deconstruction of family values, and the imminent threat of dissolution is looming, as poverty, unemployment, substance abuse and Gender Based Violence occurrences have escalated. USAPHO feels the weight of this burden and has endeavoured to actively work alongside community members to empower and effect positive change, one household at a time, through interactive workshops facilitated at ECD’s, Churches, community, and government institutions, as well as through various referral pathways and stakeholders.
Under the guidance of the core values of the organisation, we strive to facilitate holistic growth and development using the Circle of Courage. This strength-based model focuses on the tenets that all humans need to feel a sense of Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence and Generosity to not only succeed and excel in their lives, but also that of the community, and from within one home, these skills and tools will spill out and ultimately positively affect the entire societal structure. These lessons are shared through sessions addressing Conflict Management, Listening Skills, Building Self-Esteem, and Understanding Feelings.
Parenting is no easy feat and is further compounded when done between separate households. Focusing on the best interest of the child, Usapho provides Positive Co-Parenting Coaching for divorced or separated parents to assist in formulating the best way forward, while addressing the challenges and intricacies paired with this new arrangement.
Presented as requested by various entities (Government facilities, Churches, ECD’s, community / social welfare organisations, etc) Parents & Caregivers are recruited within the community to attend.
15 – 30 participants per program.
10 Sessions, 1.5-2hrs – Inclusive of Orientation and Certification Ceremony.
Four Modules: Understanding Parenting in Context, Understanding Children’s Behaviour, Facilitate Parent-Child Relationship, and Families in the Community
Positive Fatherhood Coaching
Objective: To train fathers with parenting skills to prepare their children to be responsible and successful adults.
65% of SA children do not consistently live with biological fathers in the same household, and disengaged fathers results in immense strain on mothers and other female caregivers. A paradigm shift is needed to appreciate not only the role of biological fathers, but social fathers – and realise emphatically and provide fathers with the support that they need.
Fatherhood refers to more than biology, but rather a male figure being present, and actively involved in children’s lives. Physically and emotionally involved fathers' matter to children- the benefits on the holistic development of children.
“I can see the benefit of the program. I have learned to take care of my child, building my self-esteem and my child’s self-esteem and confidence. I want to be a good role model.” - A father who attended the positive fatherhood coaching.
Absent fathers have played a huge role within the failure of building healthy families and also directly influences social ills such as alcoholism, drug abuse and teen parents within communities.
10 - 15 Participants per program.
10 Week program every 6 months.
Fathers are encouraged to embrace their role as active, present fathers, while sharing and receiving support from other fathers in a safe space.
Skills shared include: Communication Skills – Active Listening, Conflict Management, Positive Discipline.
Positive Teenage Parenting Coaching
Objective: We train and equip teen parents with parenting and life skills so that they can function well within their families and communities.
USAPHO Foundation’s pilot program is our Positive Teenage Parenting Coaching Program, whereby we educate young parents, and equip them with the necessary skills to be and raise productive, empathic individuals.
Having to juggle being a child in their parent’s home, a learner at school, and a parent can be both overwhelming and exceptionally challenging, and USAPHO aims to break generational curses of teenage parenting, as well as collapse the apathy that exists within the community with regards to dreams and goals, for themselves and their children.
This program includes interactive workshop sessions on Sexual Reproductive Health and Wellness, Emotional Intelligence and Regulation, as well as Core Life and Communication Skills.
Program is currently facilitated in communities such as Fisantekraal.
15 – 20 participants per programme between 14 – 23 years of age.
12 session workshop over ± 3 months.
Course outline and outcomes includes: Being teenagers; Being parents; Values; Building Self-esteem; Love & Relationships; Sexuality, AIDS & HIV; Managing money and ways to generate an income.