Challenges & Solutions
We all have stories. They come from our ancestors, parents, and communities inside us. And some of those stories arise from our own unique experiences. Many of us get separated from our stories and even our most authentic selves when we try to fit in and be what others want us to be. And when we aren’t being authentic, it is hard to be close to others, even those we love deeply.
Curiosity, exploration, and reflection will lead us back to feeling, an essential portal for connecting with important people in our lives. This journey invites us to embrace empathy as a road to attachment and connection.
For many men, the most important connection is with our kids. We know that children with a secure attachment to their dads tend to be more confident and have stronger relationships with their peers. Their paths in life are easier, and that’s what we all want for our children. But how do we build those attachments when so many of us didn’t experience it with our own fathers?
We will look at our early childhood experiences where, at their best, we could feel someone feeling us. And that’s the beginning of the connection to ourselves that strengthens our parent-child attachment. We will ease our way back to feel our way forward. Awakening those sensibilities while being vulnerable is essential for birthing new authentic connections with ourselves, our kids, and others. In this safe space guided by two caring and wise dads, this workshop will offer practical solutions to this important challenge. We will have fun doing the work using music, poetry, photos, video, and role-plays to engender an interactive conversation.
Peace at Home Parenting Expert, Aaron Weintraub, MC is joined by Doug Edwards for this important workshop. Doug Edwards is founder and Program Director of Real Dads Forever, a Fatherhood Strategies Development organization. He has consulted with CT DSS, CT State Dept. of Education, DCF, Children’s Trust Fund, CT Judicial and Corrections Departments, Early Learning, Head Start, public and private schools and Family Development Centers around Parental Involvement with a focus on Fathers and Family Men. A member of the Advisory Council of the Fatherhood Initiative of CT, Doug is past President of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Law Center of Connecticut, past Statewide Coordinator for Parents Supporting Educational Excellence (PSEE) and is Facilitator and Consultant for the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI.) Doug has traveled around the country, facilitating workshops, training staff, and motivating parents toward success. He has spoken with hundreds of staff members, and hundreds of groups including thousands of men, at dozens of schools. He is a proud dad of five grown children, and the granddad of nine beautiful grandchildren.
- Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop previously hosted. Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
