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FacilityMcLaren Central Michigan
TitleLEAP for Dads: Life Experience and Parenting
CategorySupport Groups
OngoingYes
 
Time6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Dinner provided)
LocationEightCAP, Inc.
310 W. Michigan
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Person/PhoneFor more information, contact Todd Furlong at (989) 772-0110 ext. 118 or (989) 506-6283
Cost/FeeThis program is available to all families with children ages 0-5 at no cost.
DescriptionPresented by EightCAP, Inc., Great Parents, Great Start --

Every child deserves a father that provides guidance, love and support.  LEAP (Life Experience and Parenting) for Dads helps men develop attitudes and skills for male nurturance. 

Topics include:

Week 1 - The Roots of Fathering
Week 2 - Self Nurturing Skills
Week 3 - The World of Feelings
Week 4 - Fathering Without Fear or Violence
Week 5 - Overcoming Barriers (Anger, Substance Use & Stress)
Week 6 - Fathering Sons/Fathering Daugters
Week 7 - Teamwork between Father and Co-Parent
Week 8 - A Time and Place for Fathering
Week 9 - Healing the Father Wound
Week 10 - Graduation (Upon completion of Ten Week Series)

This is an ongoing 10-week program; when one 10-week program is finished, another starts immediately after. 
Please join EightCAP, Inc. for this special series focused on helping men better care for themselves and their families.
Sorry, no childcare provided.

Individual sessions available by appointment.
An educational series specific to first-time fathers is also available.