Some great upcoming workshops

I truly love the work that Kathy Masari is and the Family Empowerment Network is doing.  She has the pulse of what it means to be a parent, educator, coach and expert on raising our children.  Here are some upcoming workshops with her organization:
Family Empowerment Network
Upcoming Presentations in the Portland Area
  • "Raising Our Daughters" with Dr. Kathy
    Tues., Jan. 22; 6:30 pm
    Legacy Meridian Medical Ctr., Education Bldg., Rm. 117, 19300 SW 65th Ave., Tualatin
    Open to the public. Cost: $10/person.
    Please register online at www.legacyhealth.org/classes.
    Sponsored by Randall Children's Hospital.
  • "Simplicity Parenting" with Dr. Kathy
    Thurs., Jan. 24; 7:30 pm
    Moreland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1814 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland
    Open to the public. Cost: Free. Call the church at (503) 234-8404 with questions.
    Sponsored by Moreland Presbyterian Church (www.morelandpresbyterian.com).
  • "Proactive Parenting: Preparing for the Teen Years" with Dr. Kathy and Howard Hiton
    Wed., Feb. 6; 7:00 pm
    Legacy Emanuel Medical Ctr., Lorenzen Aud., 301 N. Graham St., Portland
    Open to the public. Cost: $10/person.
    Please register online at www.legacyhealth.org/classes.
    Sponsored by Randall Children's Hospital.
  • "Raising Our Children in Today's Digital World" with Ruthie
    Sat., Feb. 9; Details TBA
    Ruthie will be one of the many presenters at this year's annual Family Focus Forum, which takes place from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
    Oregon City High School, 19761 S. Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City
    Open to the public. Cost: Free, thanks to the support of the Oregon City community and Oregon City School District.
  • "Courage to Be the Change: Fostering Resiliency in Our Children" with Dr. Kathy
    Wed., Feb. 13; 10:00 am
    Multnomah Athletic Center, 1849 SW Salmon St., Portland
    Open to MAC members and their guests. Cost: $25/MAC Members; $35/MAC Guests.
    Please register by contacting the MAC directly.
WEBINAR TRAINING 

Easy Steps to Start a Parent Group Using Raising Our Daughters/Sons 
Wed., Jan. 16 -- 4:00 pm PST/7:00 pm EST
OR Tues., Feb. 5 -- 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST
Cost: Free
Register online.

This training is online and by phone, made available so that parent groups can get started all over the country. During this Webinar, Family Empowerment Network's Ruthie Matinko-Wald will discuss "top tips for success" in getting your parent discussion group started and keeping it going. It's easy when you use the Raising our Daughters or Raising our Sons Parent Guides. Also check out www.family-empower.com for support on starting groups


Connect by Coaching Your Kid Class
Four Tuesday mornings--10:00 am - noon
Feb. 5, 19, Mar. 5, 19

Location: SW Portland, Home of Dr. Kathy
Cost: $140/person or $250/couple
Register online.

In this class, Dr. Kathy coaches you--and teaches you to coach your child. Coaching offers strategies, support, accountability and clarity to assist you in supporting your child on his/her journey to responsibility and independence.
This parenting class is based on the book Parent as Coach: Helping Your Teen Build a Life of Confidence, Courage and Compassion, Marshall Rosenberg's work on non-violent communication, and additional resources gathered by Dr. Kathy.

Email info@family-empower.com with questions.

> Parent Guides. Also check out www.family-empower.com for support on starting groups.
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