Presented by Patricia Mackie, LPC

Saturdays, February 24, March 9 and March 23, 10–11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
Cost: $50 per couple for 3 sessions

One of the most critical stages of development occurs from birth to 5 yrs. old. These first five years of development are crucial to a child’s overall life trajectory.

Join us as Patricia Mackie presents on the topic of how to discipline from birth to 5 yrs. old—such a challenging and crucial stage in parenting. She is a family psych counselor who specializes in areas of trauma, attachment, and marriage and is also versed in parent education. She is a mother of six, with plenty of life experience of her own, and a faithful Catholic who is part of our church community. 

For more information on Patricia visit: https://www.everydaycounselingpdx.com/meet-patricia.html

The schedule will look something like this:

Day 1:
0-1
What is the job of this developmental stage?
What is the goal?
How do we foster healthy attachment while maintaining our needs as parents
Specific Tools: creating a yes environment, redirection, and setting the groundwork for discipline

Day 2:
2-3
Developmental stage
Goal of the child / Goal of the parents
Setting boundaries
Recognizing your triggers as the parent
Specific Tools: setting up the environment for success, time in v. time out and when to use which

Day 3:
4-5
Developmental stage
Goals
Needs v Wants
Responsibility
Big emotions / big capability
Specific Tools: Setting Expectations, Calm Down Tools