National Parenting Education

Information
Domain
Organizations / Agencies / Standards and networks related to Family Therapy. Occupational Therapy, Family Educators and Family Support Paraprofessionals
Country
USA
Sector
Nonprofit
Level of Organization
National
Organization's Role
Education
Skills (if listed on the website)

-Teaching and sharing info skills
-Skills and attitudes for building partnerships and conveying the authenticity
-Self-awareness, respect, good communication skills and power sharing
-Building trust, conveying empathy
-Being: genuine, clear about meaning and intentions, clear about what is possible and what is not
-Assessment skills
-Communication skills (including non-verbal, active listening and reflective questioning skills)
-Communication with different family members about change, decision-making and problem solving skills
-Conflict resolution skills
-Engagement skills
-Negotiation skills
-Facilitationskills
-Critical thinking skills
-Leadership skills
-Advocacy skills

Target beneficiaries

Parents, Families and Professionals

Comments

Parenting Educator Competencies across Ten Programshttps://npen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Parenting-Educator-Competenc...
NPEN is a national organization that promotes the field of parenting education and encourages information sharing, professional development and networking opportunities for individuals who educate and support parents.
Preparation in the following areas: child development, adult development and learning, family relationships, parenting education, and interpersonal and group facilitation.
Familiar with various frameworks, theories and schools of thought that influence and guide practice in parenting education.
Work in partnership with parents, understanding that each parent/child relationship is unique.
Provide education and support to respectfully address the goals and needs of parents and families.
Continually expand their knowledge base of issues and topics relevant to children and families.
Work toward developing multiple perspectives to address the diversity of families, children and communities.
Provide the education and support parents need to make and implement effective decisions for their families.
Build networks, share resources and advocate to effect change on behalf of the families they serve.