This is an exhilarating, life-changing experience that many families say they "will never forget."

The isolation of the natural setting removes participants from the routines and patterns of their lives so that they can "re-create" themselves. Each family member has the opportunity to let go of old patterns that might no longer serve them. They start fresh, discover new, more mature qualities, and learn and adopt new responsibilities and roles.

Overview for December's Parent Support Group:
Natural Consequence Based Approaches to Parenting

In this session we will facilitate dialogue around the many different challenges surrounding Natural  and Logical Consequence Based Parenting.

The Basics:

• A Natural Consequence results from a person’s actions
• A parent who uses Natural Consequences allows a young teen top discover the benefits of order and rules.
• To develop skills that will help as adults, youth need to learn that something uncomfortable happens when they do not follow rules. Natural Consequences allow the discomfort to occur naturally, rather than be created by an adult.
• When Natural Consequences do not work, the parent can create Logical Consequences.  Logical Consequences take the place of punishments and are practical, enforceable, and related to the teen’s behavior.
• Timing is key to the use of Natural and Logical Consequences.

*Children need guidance and discipline to grow into responsible, caring adults.  Respectful and kind discipline that sets firm limits will teach youth to be responsible.  Natural and logical consequences will help youth learn what is expected of them.

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