THE F.A.T.H.E.R. PROJECT
(Friends As Teachers Helping Encourage
Responsibility)
A NURTURING PROGRAM FOR FATHERS
Fathering is one of the most important jobs men do! The FATHER Project
is a support group for fathers or grandfathers who are interested in learning
how to be better nurturers. The men are encouraged by trained facilitators
to share concerns about being a parent or grandparent. The group gives men
the opportunity to discuss their fathering concerns with other men and problem-solve
together. Discussions between the men create an educational atmosphere in
which to learn responsible fathering. Topics include:
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Nurturing Ourselves |
How to Play |
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Anger Management |
Balancing Work and Fathering |
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Nurturing Our Children |
Nurturing Relationships |
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Career Planning |
Fathering Our Sons/Daughters |
Classes are held in 12-week sessions:
- Week 1: The Roots of Fathering
- Week 2: Self-Nurturing Skills I: Fathering the Little Boy Within
- Week 3: Self-Nurturing Skills II: The Power to Meet My Own Needs
- Week 4: The World of Male Nurturing
- Week 5: Nurturing Fathering Practices I: The Power to Nurture
- Week 6: Nurturing Fathering Practices II: Stopping Violence/Managing
Anger
- Week 7: Fun and Games: Father Play
- Week 8: Play Shop: An Evening of Fun and Games for Fathers and Their
Children
- Week 9: Nurturing Relationships I: Fathering Sons/Fathering Daughters
- Week 10: Nurturing Relationships II: Teamwork between Father and Spouse
(Co-Parent)
- Week 11: A Time and Place for Fathering
- Week 12: Healing the Father Wound
Endings and New Beginnings - Graduation Celebration
Classes are held once a week on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at VNA HomeCare, Hospice & Family Support Services, 901 S. Woodland
Ave., Michigan City, Indiana. The program is FREE and open to any
La Porte County father or grandfather. Call 219-879-9574 or 800-582-4198
to register.
The FATHER Project is a collaborative effort between Unity
Foundation of La Porte County, Even Start, La Porte County Office of
Family and Children, and VNA HomeCare, Hospice & Family Support Services.
VNA is a division of La Porte Hospital and
Health Services.
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