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Christian Leader's Guide
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 By Sue Blaney and Linda Beattie Inlow |
Please Stop the Rollercoaster! is a guide for busy parents of teenagers who find themselves unsure of their changing role. Grounded in research, this book offers a wealth of practical, succinct information. It guides parents to examine and discuss the most important issues they are likely to face. The hands-on approach helps parents understand their developing adolescent. This book is aimed for parents with teens in grades 6 - 11, and is approved by the National Middle School Association. The Christian Leader's Guide and Program Manual, co-authored by a former Lutheran Minister and practicing Family Therapist, makes it possible for anyone to lead Please Stop the Rollercoaster! discussion groups for Christian parents. You don't need to be a formally trained facilitator as the Christian Leader's Guide provides step-by-step detailed instructions to run the eight two-hour sessions. Instructions are complete enough for the novice, yet flexible enough for those who want to add custom materials. And there are several ways to receive the optional leader training. |
The Christian Leader's Guide/Program Manual contains:
- Instructions for eight meetings that coincide with the eight chapters in Please Stop the Rollercoaster!
- Recommendations and instructions for organizing and running the meetings,
- Materials for planning and promoting the program,
Why are Christian parents and church leaders using the Please Stop the Rollercoaster program?
- It helps build fellowship in your church community,
- It invites discussion within a Christian framework,
- The program respects parents' values and beliefs,
- It's customizable to meet the needs of your congregation,
- This can be led by anyone using our thorough, step-by-step Christian Leader's Guide and Program Manual (optional training is available!)
- Program is co-authored by a Pastor/Family Therapist,
- This is inexpensive to offer, promote and run.
Christian parents in your congregation will gain the following from the Please Stop the Rollercoaster program: They will…
- Learn from the experiences of other parents,
- Explore and discuss the role of God and the church in raising their teenagers,
- Learn how to be intentional, not reactionary in their words and actions,
- Learn how to improve communication with their teens,
- See the important way they influence their teen's engagement in risky behaviors,
- Benefit from developing a supportive network of peers,
- We offer suggestions for alternatives if you need to shorten or expand this program so it works for your group's specific needs.
Please Stop the Rollercoaster! Christian Parent Discussion Group Program Flyer: download now (PDF)
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- Chapter Three in Please Stop the Rollercoaster! : Improving Communication
- Chapter Three in corresponding Christian Leader's Guide
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Training for Rollercoaster Discussion Group Leaders
Training is available for group leaders to ensure you are fully prepared to deliver the Rollercoaster program. This training is recommended but not required. We offer the training live by tele-seminar and we train groups in person. The tele-seminar training is conducted in two 90-minute telephone sessions for only $99.00. Click here for more information.
What People are Saying:
"…Any church or Christian parenting group will find this program worthwhile and a good investment in their families' future."
-Pastor Therapist
"Offering this in our church was very valuable. People had comfort knowing others in the group shared their values; this made it easier to share experiences and the group worked well together."
-Church "Rollercoaster "Group Participant
"I've felt very isolated in my parenting. It was so helpful to hear another approach."
-"Rollercoaster" Parent
"My whole parenting experience has changed as a result of this. This has given me confidence. For years I felt like a failure as a parent…"
-"Rollercoaster" Parent
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Why You Need a Parenting Program: What, why, how and getting started
Chapter 1: Adolescent Development: Everything is changing, and his search is to discover himself
Chapter 2: Parenting: Our Changing Roles and Relationships: The "battleground" is control - and in the end, they win!
Chapter 3: Improving Communication: Adult behavior required!
Chapter 4: Friends, Culture, and Risk Behavior: The social scene - that irresistible pull
Chapter 5: Personality Type and Brain Development: What makes her tick?
Chapter 6: School, Parental Support, and Self-Esteem: Taking the mystery out of this complex world
Chapter 7: The Myth of Perfection: Our expectations color their world
Chapter 8: Reflections: Putting what we've learned into action
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Ready To ORDER? Special Introductory Offer: Christian Leader's Guide and Program Manual PLUS $69.00 + shipping
"Special Group Discounts" Purchasing any of our Leader's Guide's entitles you to a generous discount on volume purchases on Please Stop The Rollercoaster!, the text and workbook necessary for each group participant. $24.00 per copy for purchases of $22.00 per copy for
11-25 Must be shipped in one shipment to one address. to take advantage of these group discounts download order form and fax to 978-263-7717 or call us at 800-234-2150. these discounts will not be processed through our online shopping cart. "All products carry a one year money-back guarantee when returned in good-as-new condition." |
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