Parenting Lecture Series

Parenting Lecture Series

San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group (SFPRG)
& the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco
Present a Free Monthly Lecture Series

PARENTING

The San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group in collaboration with the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco is pleased to present a free public lecture series on parenting. These lectures are intended to provide useful advice and helpful information about the challenges of being a parent, stepparent, or grandparent

Date: the 4th Wednesday of each month beginning in September 2007 and ending June 2008*
Time: 7:00-8:00pm Childcare available
*No lecture in December. Resumes January 23, 2008

For a .pdf flyer you can print out click here.

MODERATOR: Rev. Dr. Rachel Rivers, pastor of the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco, will moderate the meetings. Rev. Dr. Rivers is a member of SFPRG and was a long-time friend of Dr. Joe Weiss, the founder of SFPRG.

LOCATION: The Swedenborgian Church is a National Historic Landmark located at 2107 Lyon Street at the corner of Washington Street (close to the Presidio Blvd entry to the Presidio). It is the first and only house of worship in San Francisco to be honored for its architecture. When you will see it you will understand why it was granted Level Four Landmark status (the highest available level) on August 18th, 2004 by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. It is a rare piece of living history.

September 26, 2007 WHY KIDS DO THE VERY THING THAT DRIVES THEIR PARENTS CRAZY. SPEAKER: STEVEN FOREMAN, M.D.

OCTOBER 24, 2007 WHAT DOES PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT HOW TO BEST PARENT OUR CHILDREN? SPEAKER: PATSY WOOD, PH.D.

NOVEMBER 28, 2007 CHILDREN'S HIDDEN WORRIES ABOUT THEIR PARENTS. SPEAKER: SUSAN BADGER, MFT

JANUARY 23, 2008 HOW ANXIETY AND WORRRY AFFECT THE FAMILY SPEAKER: MARY SPARKS, PH.D.

FEBRUARY 27, 2008 THE HIDDEN COSTS OF PARENTING. SPEAKER: JOSHUA COLEMAN, PH.D.
Today's parents spend far more time with their children than prior generations of parents, yet feel far more worried and stressed out about their effectiveness. To make matters worse, many of their children grow up to complain about how they were raised. Despite a cultural ethos that blames parents for child outcomes, current research shows that the way that children turn out has as much to do with genetics, peer influence, relationships with siblings, and other factors that are outside of the parents' control. In this talk, we'll discuss the many ways that parents can be negatively impacted by their roles as parents and discuss strategies to protect parental well-being.
Dr. Coleman is an internationally known expert in parenting, couples, families, and relationships. A frequent guest on the Today Show, he has also appeared on ABC 20/20, Good Morning America, the BBC, and numerous news programs for FOX, ABC, and NBC television. Dr. Coleman's advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, The London Times, and many other publications. He is the author of 4 books including his most recent, "WHEN PARENTS HURT: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along" (HarperCollins). He maintains a private practice in San Francisco and Oakland, California. Visit him at whenparentshurt.com.

MARCH 26, '08 MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS. SPEAKER: JAN SCHREIBER, PH.D.
Adrienne Rich writes that the mother-daughter relationship 'is the great unwritten story.' All mothers have also been daughters. We struggle with-and on-both sides of this relationship equation. The powerful mother-daughter connection will be explored from a developmental perspective, focusing on the negotiation of relational tasks which lead to clarity and maturity." Jan Schreiber, Ph.D. is in private practice in both S.F. and in Albany. She has been a participating member of the SFPRG for over 20 years. She is a daughter, and a mother of two teenage girls.

APRIL 23, '08 NEGOTIATING MID AND LATE ADOLESCENCE - THE PARENT/TEEN JOURNEY SPEAKER: JACK MASLOW, LCSW
The mid and late adolescent years are often marked by dramatic shifts in the parent/child relationship as the teen's quest for increased autonomy activates the parent's own uncertainties regarding decision making, limit setting and separation issues. The goal is to create and maintain a safe and loving environment in which the teen can successfully master age appropriate tasks and expectations, and move on to young adulthood with a sense of confidence and connection. It is new territory for everyone, and both parent and teen are flying by the seat of their pants. Jack Maslow, L.C.S.W. has been practicing psychotherapy in Marin county for over thirty years. He has considerable experience in working with adolescents, families and adults. He has presented papers and taught courses on adolescent development, and has a particular interest in how people negotiate transitions at various stages in the life cycle. Jack is a member of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group.

MAY 28, '08 ADVENTURES IN GRANDPARENTING. SPEAKER: ALEXANDRIA LEEDY, PSY.D.
This lecture will explore the joys and challenges of being a grandparent, and will specifically discuss cultural and societal factors that shape today's grandparenting. Alexandria Leedy, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco. Her clinical experience and training includes several years working with the Institute on Aging.

JUNE 25, '08 LIMIT SETTING AS A PARADOX; WHY SETTING LIMITS IS DIFFICULT, BUT IMPORTANT. SPEAKER: BARBARA SAPIENZA, PH.D.
The paradoxical nature of limit setting may actually give both children and parents a sense of safety. Setting limits, often a difficult task in parenting as well as life, offers the child a guide in which to take refuge and feel safe. When limits are presented in a non punitive, clear, and nonjudgmental way, the child learns to accept the boundary and to rely on its provision of safety. She will begin to learn about creating her own limits in a way that promotes self-regulation. Barbara Sapienza, PhD is a psychologist in private practice in Corte Madera and San Francisco. She is the Training Director for SFPRG's Clinic and Training Center.

			San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group Clinic and Training Center


				Parenting Lecture Series San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group (SFPRG) & the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco Present a Free Monthly Lecture Series PARENTING The San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group in collaboration with the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco is pleased to present a free public lecture series on parenting. These lectures are intended to provide useful advice and helpful information about the challenges of being a parent, stepparent, or grandparent Date: the 4th Wednesday of each month beginning in September 2007 and ending June 2008* Time: 7:00-8:00pm Childcare available No lecture in December. Resumes January 23, 2008 For a .pdf flyer you can print out click here. MODERATOR:* Rev. Dr. Rachel Rivers, pastor of the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco, will moderate the meetings. Rev. Dr. Rivers is a member of SFPRG and was a long-time friend of Dr. Joe Weiss, the founder of SFPRG. LOCATION: The Swedenborgian Church is a National Historic Landmark located at 2107 Lyon Street at the corner of Washington Street (close to the Presidio Blvd entry to the Presidio). It is the first and only house of worship in San Francisco to be honored for its architecture. When you will see it you will understand why it was granted Level Four Landmark status (the highest available level) on August 18th, 2004 by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. It is a rare piece of living history. September 26, 2007 WHY KIDS DO THE VERY THING THAT DRIVES THEIR PARENTS CRAZY. SPEAKER: STEVEN FOREMAN, M.D. OCTOBER 24, 2007 WHAT DOES PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT HOW TO BEST PARENT OUR CHILDREN? SPEAKER: PATSY WOOD, PH.D. NOVEMBER 28, 2007 CHILDREN'S HIDDEN WORRIES ABOUT THEIR PARENTS. SPEAKER: SUSAN BADGER, MFT JANUARY 23, 2008 HOW ANXIETY AND WORRRY AFFECT THE FAMILY SPEAKER: MARY SPARKS, PH.D. FEBRUARY 27, 2008 THE HIDDEN COSTS OF PARENTING. SPEAKER: JOSHUA COLEMAN, PH.D. Today's parents spend far more time with their children than prior generations of parents, yet feel far more worried and stressed out about their effectiveness. To make matters worse, many of their children grow up to complain about how they were raised. Despite a cultural ethos that blames parents for child outcomes, current research shows that the way that children turn out has as much to do with genetics, peer influence, relationships with siblings, and other factors that are outside of the parents' control. In this talk, we'll discuss the many ways that parents can be negatively impacted by their roles as parents and discuss strategies to protect parental well-being. Dr. Coleman is an internationally known expert in parenting, couples, families, and relationships. A frequent guest on the Today Show, he has also appeared on ABC 20/20, Good Morning America, the BBC, and numerous news programs for FOX, ABC, and NBC television. Dr. Coleman's advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, The London Times, and many other publications. He is the author of 4 books including his most recent, "WHEN PARENTS HURT: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along" (HarperCollins). He maintains a private practice in San Francisco and Oakland, California. Visit him at whenparentshurt.com. MARCH 26, '08 MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS. SPEAKER: JAN SCHREIBER, PH.D. Adrienne Rich writes that the mother-daughter relationship 'is the great unwritten story.' All mothers have also been daughters. We struggle with-and on-both sides of this relationship equation. The powerful mother-daughter connection will be explored from a developmental perspective, focusing on the negotiation of relational tasks which lead to clarity and maturity." Jan Schreiber, Ph.D. is in private practice in both S.F. and in Albany. She has been a participating member of the SFPRG for over 20 years. She is a daughter, and a mother of two teenage girls. APRIL 23, '08 NEGOTIATING MID AND LATE ADOLESCENCE - THE PARENT/TEEN JOURNEY SPEAKER: JACK MASLOW, LCSW The mid and late adolescent years are often marked by dramatic shifts in the parent/child relationship as the teen's quest for increased autonomy activates the parent's own uncertainties regarding decision making, limit setting and separation issues. The goal is to create and maintain a safe and loving environment in which the teen can successfully master age appropriate tasks and expectations, and move on to young adulthood with a sense of confidence and connection. It is new territory for everyone, and both parent and teen are flying by the seat of their pants. Jack Maslow, L.C.S.W. has been practicing psychotherapy in Marin county for over thirty years. He has considerable experience in working with adolescents, families and adults. He has presented papers and taught courses on adolescent development, and has a particular interest in how people negotiate transitions at various stages in the life cycle. Jack is a member of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group. MAY 28, '08 ADVENTURES IN GRANDPARENTING. SPEAKER: ALEXANDRIA LEEDY, PSY.D. This lecture will explore the joys and challenges of being a grandparent, and will specifically discuss cultural and societal factors that shape today's grandparenting. Alexandria Leedy, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco. Her clinical experience and training includes several years working with the Institute on Aging. JUNE 25, '08 LIMIT SETTING AS A PARADOX; WHY SETTING LIMITS IS DIFFICULT, BUT IMPORTANT. SPEAKER: BARBARA SAPIENZA, PH.D. The paradoxical nature of limit setting may actually give both children and parents a sense of safety. Setting limits, often a difficult task in parenting as well as life, offers the child a guide in which to take refuge and feel safe. When limits are presented in a non punitive, clear, and nonjudgmental way, the child learns to accept the boundary and to rely on its provision of safety. She will begin to learn about creating her own limits in a way that promotes self-regulation. Barbara Sapienza, PhD is a psychologist in private practice in Corte Madera and San Francisco. She is the Training Director for SFPRG's Clinic and Training Center.
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