Parent Discussion Group:     

Tools for Resilience and Well-Being

Conversation, reflection and concrete strategies to help parents understand SPARK principles more fully and apply them within their families

• Free group offered by SPARK Kindness for parents/caregivers of elementary-aged children.
• Facilitated by early childhood educator and Natick mom, Laura McCarthy, M.A.
• An opportunity to explore topics addressed in SPARK programming (resilience, empathy, stress reduction) while making connections with other parents.
• Group is limited to 12 participants to allow for discussion and connection.   Registration will close automatically when the group is full.  Email Laura at lmccarthy@sparkkindness.org to be placed on the waitlist.    

2020/2021 Meeting Dates & Topics

Mondays:

• Oct 26: Connection
• Nov 16: Empathy, Kindness, Compassion & Self Compassion 
• Dec 14: Reducing Stress w/Executive Functions & Positive Mindset
• Jan 11: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation
• Feb 8: Grit & Growth Mindset
• Mar 8: Optimism, Gratitude & Hope
• Apr 5: Mindfulness & Finding Joy
• May 3: Resilience

**We ask you to commit to attending all sessions to build a cohesive and consistent group**

Build Your Toolbox! 

 *Learn concrete strategies, tips & language

 *Connection with other elementary parents

 *Time to reflect & resources

This group is made possible through a generous grant from MutualOne Charitable Foundation.