parent PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

In today’s busy world parents often say that they feel overwhelmed and alone.  In hopes of changing that we have created materials that can be used by individuals or by groups of parents who want to share their joys and concerns with others who understand, and to challenge themselves to be more intentional parents, parents who are happier, healthier and more confident. 

Many parents report that although they see and talk with other parents often many of their conversations are surface conversations.  They say they yearn for gatherings with other parents that are real, compassionate, and supportive. This resource is meant to help provide just such places for them. Parent Wellness Circles are for any group of parents who could enjoy being a part of a small group of their peers, and would like some extra support in making some changes in their lives.  

 

parent WELLNESS RESOURCES

 
 

Wellness Notebook for Parents

Our newest resource, The Wellness Compass Notebook for Parents, has been designed to support individual parents and others who are doing the very important work of raising children. The Notebook for Parents offers a flexible tool for parents who are looking for support and guidance as they seek greater wellness and balance in all areas of their family’s life.

This interactive resource—created out of many decades of work with parents—has been carefully designed to help parents pause and examine the habits they are developing in their families in eight dimensions of wellness as they relate to family life. 

This 172-page, 8.5 x 11 notebook is easy and enjoyable to use for any parents or for those who work with parents. The notebook includes key concepts, resources, and tools for each chapter, as well as a resource appendix in the back.

 

Parent Self Assessment

The Parent Self Assessment consists of eighty statements, ten for each of the eight different areas of wellness: care for the body, spirituality, relationships, stress resilience, organization, rest and play, work/school, and handling emotions.

The intent is to help parents observe where things stand for them now, and help them determine if there is an area of wellness to which they would like to pay more attention. We also offer digital versions our self assessment tools.

 

NEXT Step Worksheet

The NEXT Step Worksheet contains guidelines & blank space for parents to document their NEXT Steps towards personal wellness.

This resource can be used if a parent prefers not to write in the Parent Wellness Compass book.

NEXT Steps are: Needed, EXcited, and Time-Specific.

 

Parent Wellness Circle Program Workbook

The Parent Wellness Circle Program Workbook is used by parents in a Parent Wellness Circle, a 6-week wellness program that helps parents design the changes they are ready to make to enhance their own well-being.

In a Parent Wellness Circle, participants gather with a facilitator to: assess their own wellness, discuss important wellness lessons, support each other as they work on NEXT Steps, share the challenges of being a parent today, and build community.

 

Parent Wellness Circle Facilitator Guide

The Parent Wellness Circle Facilitator Guide contains guidelines for leading a Parent Wellness Circle, tips for meaningful discussions based on Motivational Interviewing, and guidelines for leading the group.

A Parent Wellness Circle Program Workbook is needed by the facilitator as a companion to the facilitator guide and is needed by all group members.

 

La Brújula para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres

La Brújula para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres ¿Cómo equiparse para el viaje? is a 112- page book containing 32 short readings in Spanish, 4 readings on each of the eight interconnected areas of family wellness (organization, stress resilience, relationships, rest and play, handling emotions, spirituality, work and school, and care for the body).  

Each of the 32 readings provides: a simple lesson on family wellness, several questions for self reflection, and space for parents to record their NEXT Steps.

La Brújula para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres ¿Cómo equiparse para el viaje? es un libro de 112 páginas que contiene 32 reflexiones en español sobre las ocho dimensiones del bienestar familiar integral: la organización, la resistencia al estrés, las relaciones saludables, el descanso y la diversión, el manejo de las emociones, la espiritualidad, el trabajo y la escuela y el cuidado del cuerpo, pues están interconectadas; así que lo que afecta un área del bienestar, va a afectar a las otras. 

Cada una de las 32 reflexiones ofrece una lección sobre el bienestar familiar integral y preguntas que le van a ayudar a reflexionar; además de incluir varias páginas para que los padres de familia puedan escribir los pasos NEXT con respecto a los cambios que quieran incorporar en sus vidas.

 

Diario interactivo para La Brújula para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres 

El compañero de viaje  is a downloadable pdf journal containing all questions from the “Making it Personal” sections in every chapter of the La Brújula para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres: ¿Cómo equiparse para el viaje?  with space to write responses to the reflection questions.

The journal is offered as an interactive PDF file that you can type in, or print off to write on.

El compañero de viaje es un diario interactivo para La Brújula para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres: ¿Cómo equiparse para el viaje? que contiene todas las preguntas de las secciones “Mi experiencia personal” de todos los capítulos con suficiente espacio para que usted escriba sus respuestas o reflexiones. Usted puede imprimir este recurso o utilizarlo directamente en su teléfono, tableta o computadora de forma gratuita.

 

Manual del Círculo para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres

The Manual del Círculo para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres is used by parents in a Parent Wellness Circle, a 6-week wellness program that helps parents design the changes they are ready to make to enhance their own well-being.

In a Parent Wellness Circle, participants gather with a facilitator to: assess their own wellness, discuss important wellness lessons, support each other as they work on NEXT Steps, share the challenges of being a parent today, and build community. 

El Manual del Círculo para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres es un recurso que los padres de familia utilizan cuando participan en un Círculo para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres, que es un programa de seis semanas que ayuda a los padres a llevar a cabo los cambios que ellos están listos para incorporar en sus vidas.

En un Círculo para el Bienestar de Padres y Madres, los padres de familia se reúnen con el facilitador del programa para evaluar su bienestar, discutir lecciones de importancia que están relacionadas con el bienestar familiar; compartir con el resto del grupo los retos de criar a sus hijos, además de alentarse mutuamente al establecer las metas de los Pasos NEXT con el propósito de formar un grupo de apoyo.

 PARENT WELLNESS CIRCLE PROGRAM TUTORIALS

We have put together a series of tutorial videos for “How to Facilitate the Parent Wellness Circle Program” that will help you prepare for facilitating wellness circles using our resources. Click the button below to view our series of video tutorials.

Parent Wellness Circle Program Tutorials:

  1. Welcome and Introduction From Your Co-Trainers

  2. What Exactly Is A Parent Wellness Circle?

  3. Comparing the Parent Wellness Circle Workbook with the Parent Wellness Compass Notebook: Outfitting for the Journey.

  4. Overview of the Facilitator Guide and the Participant/Program Workbook

  5. How To Facilitate Session One of the Parent Wellness Circle Program

  6. How To Facilitate Session Two of the Parent Wellness Circle Program

  7. How To Facilitate Session Three of the Parent Wellness Circle Program

  8. How To Facilitate Session Four of the Parent Wellness Circle Program

  9. How To Facilitate Session Five of the Parent Wellness Circle Program

  10. How To Facilitate Session Six of the Parent Wellness Circle Program

WHAT PARENT WELLNESS CIRCLE PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING

“This group has helped me to develop the necessary skills as an individual and as a parent to be resilient, to be compassionate, and to be a good role model for my son.”
— Parent Wellness Circle Participant
“I love these circles so much, this is my second one! It is so helpful to be in a place where people are willing to be vulnerable, share real struggles, and support reach other.”
— Parent Wellness Circle Participant
“I loved the supportive group that formed. Everyone listened as we each set personal goals, and also shared our challenges and successes. Parenting is a tough job, and it felt so great to be nurtured together.”
— Parent Wellness Circle Participant
“We had a lively discussion about real parenting issues we all have. Focuses on the parents, with ideas and exercises geared to help adults be better, which will have a positive affects on the kids.”
— Parent Wellness Circle Participant

 WELLNESS PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

 At The Wellness Circle Initiative, we have created a variety of wellness programs & resources. Click the photos below to learn more.

 WELLNESS RELATED LEARNING

 Education is a priority for us at The Wellness Circle Initiative. See below to learn about our educational wellness offerings.

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