NINE different programs on a variety of timely topics are available for K-12 school programs, PTOs, PTAs, faith-based groups and other parent groups. Click on "Programs for Parents" below to read descriptions. References available.
Parenting classes are offered ONLINE and at various times of the year.
Click on one of the Active Parenting classes below for details. If no class is currently scheduled, please contact us for possible class times or for more information by calling 317.586.2141 or email us.
Parenting classes are offered ONLINE and at various times of the year.
Click on one of the Active Parenting classes below for details. If no class is currently scheduled, please contact us for possible class times or for more information by calling 317.586.2141 or email us.
Active Parenting - The first Five Years (Birth–Age 5) ONLINE!
Want to take a parenting class but don't have enough time? Don't want to leave home after a long day? Prefer to take a class on your own schedule? No problem!
You can now take Active Parenting in the comfort of your own home and at your convenience!
Mathias Counseling has partnered with Active Parenting to bring you the opportunity to access the Active Parenting: First Five Years (Birth-5) video library online! By enrolling in this class, you have unlimited access to the videos until January 31, 2021! To supplement your learning, you are encouraged to buy the accompanying guidebook, Active Parenting First Five Years Parent's Guide, for only $15 through Amazon or other online source.
What will I learn?
You will learn about styles of parenting, ages/stages of development, building a bond with your child, non-violent discipline techniques, how to encourage positive behavior, and choices and consequences. You will also learn about how to help prepare your child for school success.
"Active Parenting," created by Michael Popkin, Ph. D., is a nationally-recognized, research-based program with a long-standing history of excellence. Your investment in this program can result in a lifetime of benefit!
What will it cost?
Your unlimited access to the online video library is only $65! This is good until January 31, 2021!
How do I sign up?
Just click here for the registration form. Print it out and complete it. Then send it and your check of $65 made out to Mathias Counseling at the address on the form. If you would like to pay by credit or debit card, please contact me at [email protected] and we can set up an account for credit/debit card payment.
Then what?
Once your registration and payment are received, you will be emailed an access code to your subscription to the online video library. And you will be ready to begin learning new ways to interact with your child!
You can now take Active Parenting in the comfort of your own home and at your convenience!
Mathias Counseling has partnered with Active Parenting to bring you the opportunity to access the Active Parenting: First Five Years (Birth-5) video library online! By enrolling in this class, you have unlimited access to the videos until January 31, 2021! To supplement your learning, you are encouraged to buy the accompanying guidebook, Active Parenting First Five Years Parent's Guide, for only $15 through Amazon or other online source.
What will I learn?
You will learn about styles of parenting, ages/stages of development, building a bond with your child, non-violent discipline techniques, how to encourage positive behavior, and choices and consequences. You will also learn about how to help prepare your child for school success.
"Active Parenting," created by Michael Popkin, Ph. D., is a nationally-recognized, research-based program with a long-standing history of excellence. Your investment in this program can result in a lifetime of benefit!
What will it cost?
Your unlimited access to the online video library is only $65! This is good until January 31, 2021!
How do I sign up?
Just click here for the registration form. Print it out and complete it. Then send it and your check of $65 made out to Mathias Counseling at the address on the form. If you would like to pay by credit or debit card, please contact me at [email protected] and we can set up an account for credit/debit card payment.
Then what?
Once your registration and payment are received, you will be emailed an access code to your subscription to the online video library. And you will be ready to begin learning new ways to interact with your child!
Active parenting (ages 5–12) ONLINE!
Want to take a parenting class but don't have enough time? Don't want to leave home after a long day? Prefer to take a class on your own schedule? No problem!
You can now take Active Parenting in the comfort of your own home and on your own time schedule!!!
Mathias Counseling has partnered with Active Parenting to bring you the opportunity to access the Active Parenting Ages 5-12 video library online! By enrolling in this class, you have unlimited access to the videos until January 31, 2021! To supplement your learning, you are encouraged to buy the accompanying guidebook, Active Parenting 4th Edition Parent Guide, for only $12-15 through Amazon or other online source.
What will I learn?
As a parent of children ages 5-12, you learn to use positive communication, nonviolent discipline, effective encouragement, and logical consequences to raise responsible and cooperative children. There is also a special section about helping your child with school!
“Active Parenting,” created by Michael Popkin, Ph. D., is a nationally-recognized, research-based program with a long-standing history of excellence. Your investment in this program can result in a lifetime of benefit!
What will it cost?
Your unlimited access to the online video library is only $65! This is good until January 31, 2021!
How do I sign up?
Just click HERE for the registration form. Print it out and complete it. Then send it and your check of $65 made out to Mathias Counseling at the address on the form. If you would like to pay by credit or debit card, please contact me at [email protected] and we can set up an account for credit/debit card payment.
Then what?
Once your registration and payment are received, you will be emailed an access code to your subscription to the online video library. And you will be ready to begin learning new ways to interact with your child!
You can now take Active Parenting in the comfort of your own home and on your own time schedule!!!
Mathias Counseling has partnered with Active Parenting to bring you the opportunity to access the Active Parenting Ages 5-12 video library online! By enrolling in this class, you have unlimited access to the videos until January 31, 2021! To supplement your learning, you are encouraged to buy the accompanying guidebook, Active Parenting 4th Edition Parent Guide, for only $12-15 through Amazon or other online source.
What will I learn?
As a parent of children ages 5-12, you learn to use positive communication, nonviolent discipline, effective encouragement, and logical consequences to raise responsible and cooperative children. There is also a special section about helping your child with school!
“Active Parenting,” created by Michael Popkin, Ph. D., is a nationally-recognized, research-based program with a long-standing history of excellence. Your investment in this program can result in a lifetime of benefit!
What will it cost?
Your unlimited access to the online video library is only $65! This is good until January 31, 2021!
How do I sign up?
Just click HERE for the registration form. Print it out and complete it. Then send it and your check of $65 made out to Mathias Counseling at the address on the form. If you would like to pay by credit or debit card, please contact me at [email protected] and we can set up an account for credit/debit card payment.
Then what?
Once your registration and payment are received, you will be emailed an access code to your subscription to the online video library. And you will be ready to begin learning new ways to interact with your child!
Confident girls: A Workshop for Girls & Parents
Confident Girls: A Workshop for Girls & Parents (Grades 3-6)
This program will be offered again. Please check back.
Empower your daughter to. . .
Empower your daughter to. . .
* handle relational aggression & bullying!
* be assertive!
* be a great friend and develop healthy friendships!
* recognize unhealthy relationships!
Join Carlabeth for an awesome evening of interactive fun, learning, and support! Girls and their accompanying parent will discover and practice specific skills and tools to develop positive relationships and to address bullying and “mean girl” tactics assertively and appropriately!
Cost: $20 (daughter/parent) • $30 (1 daughter/ 2 parents)
$30 (2 daughters/1 parent)• $35 (2 daughters/2 parents)
Bring "Confident Girls" to your church youth group or Girl Scout group! Contact us for details --- please email us or call 317.586.2141.
Cost: $20 (daughter/parent) • $30 (1 daughter/ 2 parents)
$30 (2 daughters/1 parent)• $35 (2 daughters/2 parents)
Bring "Confident Girls" to your church youth group or Girl Scout group! Contact us for details --- please email us or call 317.586.2141.
CONFIDENT GUYS: A WORKSHOP FOR BOYS & PARENTS
Confident GUYS: A Workshop for Guys & Parents
This will be offered again in the future; please contact us if you are interested in this class.
A confidence-building workshop for BOYS!!!
Guys will learn to. . .
A confidence-building workshop for BOYS!!!
Guys will learn to. . .
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* be a good friend
* recognize healthy and unhealthy friendships * handle bullying and conflict appropriately * use assertiveness * be a powerful bystander Join Carlabeth Mathias, Mathias Counseling & Consulting, for an awesome evening of interactive fun, learning, and support! Discover and practice specific skills and tools to develop good friendships and to address bullying and conflict in appropriate and assertive ways! |
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- $20 for one boy/one parent
- $30 for two boys/ one parent
- $30 for one boy/two parents
- $35 for two boys/two parents
Check back for specific dates.
Bring Confident Guys to your school, church youth group or Boy Scout group! Contact us for details --- please email us or call 317.586.2141.
PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY & FAITH-BASED GROUPS
Toolbox for Success: Strategies for Handling Stress and Anxiety
More and more children and teens are experiencing stress and anxiety than ever before. What signs should parents look for? What are the causes? How can parents help? What are some coping strategies children and teens can learn to manage stress and anxiety? When should parents involve a professional? This seminar helps parents navigate a difficult topic.
Audience: Parents of grades 5-12 children. Program length: 1-1.5 hours.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Audience: Parents of grades 5-12 children. Program length: 1-1.5 hours.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Strong Kids: Helping Your Child Face Challenges, Handle Setbacks and Develop Resilience
Kids today are often stressed and anxious. Why do some want to give up when they can’t do something quickly, easily or well? This workshop examines risk and protective factors that contribute to these issues and what parents can do to help their children develop resilience, thrive in the face of challenge, and use setbacks to propel them forward.
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1.5 hours
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1.5 hours
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
No More Bullies
Bullying is a growing trend --- at school and on the internet. In this one-hour presentation, parents learn about different types of bullying, how to recognize that their child might be a target or a bully, and what they can do about this challenging problem.
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1 hour.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1 hour.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
How to Listen to Your Kids…So They Will Want to Talk to You
Did your child come with an instruction booklet? I haven't heard of any! Does one approach work with one child but not another? Parenting can be a challenging experience!
Do you want to be an “askable” parent? One your child can approach? Communication is such an important part of our relationships with our children! How can we develop positive communication with them? What strategies will help us raise responsible, resilient and resourceful children?
Over the course of two sessions, we will examine this important topic. Participants will examine three different parenting styles and their impact. Ten different communication “blocks” and their effects will be studied. Participants will learn and practice the process of “active listening,” as well as how to use descriptive encouragement, appreciation, constructive feedback, and other communication devices for improving their relationships with their children.
Whether you are a parent of a young child or a teenager, come join us to learn new tools for effective parenting! Improve communication. . .and relationships can improve!
NOTE: You can attend one or both of the sessions. Material for each session is different, so each one is a “stand-alone” session - you don't have to attend one to attend the other. Of course, maximum benefit for you is to attend both!!
These workshops are for adults only. Please find childcare for your children.
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 2 90-minute sessions
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and other information.
Do you want to be an “askable” parent? One your child can approach? Communication is such an important part of our relationships with our children! How can we develop positive communication with them? What strategies will help us raise responsible, resilient and resourceful children?
Over the course of two sessions, we will examine this important topic. Participants will examine three different parenting styles and their impact. Ten different communication “blocks” and their effects will be studied. Participants will learn and practice the process of “active listening,” as well as how to use descriptive encouragement, appreciation, constructive feedback, and other communication devices for improving their relationships with their children.
Whether you are a parent of a young child or a teenager, come join us to learn new tools for effective parenting! Improve communication. . .and relationships can improve!
NOTE: You can attend one or both of the sessions. Material for each session is different, so each one is a “stand-alone” session - you don't have to attend one to attend the other. Of course, maximum benefit for you is to attend both!!
These workshops are for adults only. Please find childcare for your children.
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 2 90-minute sessions
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and other information.
The Other “3 R’s” - Raising Responsible, Resilient and Resourceful Children
What kind of adults do I want my children to become? What are their needs as they grow? How can I best meet those needs? As a parent, how can I help my children develop their potential, navigate the ups and downs of life, handle difficult situations, and become happy, productive, and independent adults? Which approaches create obstacles? What strategies are most effective to raise responsible, resilient and resourceful children? Even the best parents are eager to acquire new tools for effective parenting. Committing time now can result in a lifetime of benefit!
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1.5 hours.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Audience: Parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1.5 hours.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
QPR for Suicide Prevention
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is intended to teach those who are in a position to recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble to ACT vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy. The training takes just one or two hours and is taught in a format that is clear and concise. Gatekeepers – those who may come on contact with others who may be considering suicide – are given information that is easy to understand and reinforced by a QPR booklet and card complete with warning signs, methods to encourage a person to get help and a list of resources available in their community. It is not intended to be a form of counseling or treatment, but it is intended to offer hope through positive action.
Audience: ALL members of our community, including parents of K-12 children. Program length: 2 hours.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
(QPR is a program approved by the Indiana Department of Education to fulfill suicide prevention training for staff in grades 5-12 and for the licensing requirement for suicide prevention training for teachers and counselors. Carlabeth is a Certified QPR instructor.)
Audience: ALL members of our community, including parents of K-12 children. Program length: 2 hours.
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
(QPR is a program approved by the Indiana Department of Education to fulfill suicide prevention training for staff in grades 5-12 and for the licensing requirement for suicide prevention training for teachers and counselors. Carlabeth is a Certified QPR instructor.)
How Can We Help Prevent Suicide? Awareness for the Community
Suicide is a leading cause of death, yet it is one of the most preventable. What are the warning signs, clues and communications of suicidal people? What can we do if we suspect someone is considering suicide, regardless of age? This program for businesses, faith-based and philanthropic organizations, and parent groups offers suicide awareness, education, and insight about this very difficult topic. Be a part of suicide prevention! (This is an awareness program; for full training, see QPR program above.)
Audience: All people, including parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1 hour
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Audience: All people, including parents of K-12 children. Program length: 1 hour
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Give Your Child Roots and Wings (For preschool)
This workshop helps parents of preschoolers learn and practice positive parenting techniques to help address unique needs of preschoolers. Combines videos from the evidence-based program, Active Parenting, discussion, and practice.
Audience: Parents of preschool children. Program length: 2 hours
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Audience: Parents of preschool children. Program length: 2 hours
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Taming the Tantrum Tiger, Managing the Morning Mayhem, Braving the Bedtime Battle, and Other Perils of Parenting Preschoolers (For preschool)
This workshop helps parents examine and learn appropriate, positive ways to handle behavioral challenges typical for the preschool age group.
Audience: Parents of preschool children. Program length: 2 hours
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.
Audience: Parents of preschool children. Program length: 2 hours
Please call 317.586.2141 for dates and fee information.