Parenting, the Couple Relationship and the Child

Parenting is a topic that everybody talks about, and certainly everyone is exposed to in some form. This short course will give you the opportunity to think about parenting in the context of the couple relationship, understanding conflict and different styles of parenting. Importance is also given to understanding the impact of a number of factors on the parent-child relational interaction and on child behaviour and temperament.

Course will cover Parenting Styles and impact on parent-child relationship/child outcome/ and approaches to child discipline; involving both parents/ understanding gatekeeping and other expectations within the parenting relationship; Conflict and abuse, and its impact on adults and children; Setting boundaries and protecting the couple/parent/ family unit; Child temperament and the couple relationship context.