| EVENTS |
Click here for a flyer about our upcoming Facilitation Skills and Children's Program Training in St. Cloud on February. |
| GROUPS |
Click here for a current list of groups in Minnesota. |
| CONTACT US |
Please send feedback and suggestions for
future issues to:
Circle of ParentsŪ Statewide Office
Priscilla Bennett
Communications Coordinator
709 University Avenue, Suite 234
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651-523-0099
pbennett@pcamn.org
Our Regional Coordinators:
Metro Office
Alice Lynch
Metro Program Coordinator
709 University Avenue, Suite 234
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651-523-0099
alynch@pcamn.org
Northeast Regional Office
Joan Johnson
Northeast Program Coordinator
9057 Sunset Strip
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
218-821-6429
jjohnson@pcamn.org
Southeast Regional Office
Barb Sorum
Director of Family Support Services
606 East 5th Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-7665
bsorum@pcamn.org
Southwest Regional Office
Susan Thomes Southwest Program Coordinator PO Box 202 Silver Lake, MN 55381 218-308-1311
Western Regional Office
Mary Weaver
Western Program Coordinator
32662 Birchwood Shore Drive
Underwood, MN 56586
218-770-1385
mweaver@pcamn.org |
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| FACILITATOR TIP | | |
Joan Johnson, Northeast Program Coordinator
Qualities of Good Facilitators
If your Circle of ParentsŪ Chapter is looking for a parent group facilitator, or if you are currently facilitating a group, the following is a list of desired qualities:
· Able to bring out ideas and gifts of others
· Mature and accepting
· Aware of own limitations
· Comfortable with emotions
· Enthusiastic and encouraging
· Good listener and non-judgmental
· Aware of diversity in the group, both visible and invisible
· Respectful of differing opinions
· Willing to commit time and energy
· Willingness to put own ideas on hold
· A good sense of humor
· A belief that each group member can contribute to the group
· A belief that group members have ultimate authority of their own needs
· Honest and open communication
· Comfortable sharing leadership
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| CHAPTER HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH | |
Mary Weaver, Western Program Coordinator
It can start with just one person. That's what happened in Wadena County when Brad Krotzer wanted to provide parents and other caregivers with a safe place to just talk. And the idea grew and moved rapidly. Once Brad and his wife, Chris, connected with Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota and discovered Circle of ParentsŪ. In less than a month, Brad and Chris were trained in Facilitation Skills and became facilitators of a new parent support group in Menahga. (read more here) |
| OUTREACH TIP OF THE MONTH | |
Barb Sorum, Director of Family Support Services Nominate your Circle of Parents Chapter and Blue Ribbon County or Tribe for an Award! Nomination Deadline is March 1st. Every year at our annual conference, we have an awards ceremony that celebrates accomplishments throughout the state. We have Circle of Parents awards for Outstanding Parent Leader, Outstanding Parent Group Facilitator, Outstanding Children's Program Leader, Outstanding Circle of Parents Chapter, and the Gerry O'Konski Chapter Volunteer. Go to the nomination letter here. (read more here) |
| BOOK OF THE MONTH | |
Alice O. Lynch, Metro Program Coordinator
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of "Negro History Week," the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world including Canada and the United Kingdom also devote a month to celebrating black history. (read more here) |
| DISCOUNTS TO PCAMN'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE | |
Priscilla N. Bennett, Communications Coordinator
Our Annual Prevention Conference is taking place on March 29 and 30th in Saint Paul. The discount for our Circle of Parents network is half-price, which is $45.00 for the full day, $22.50 for the half day, or $67.50 for both days at the early-bird prices. After the early bird deadline, the full day goes up to $55.00. Go here to learn more about the conference.
We are also offering Circle of Parents Facilitation Skills and Children's Program Training on Tuesday, March 29th. These two trainings are free of charge, and if you decide to attend one of these trainings, you will not be able to attend the pre-conference institutes that are part of the prevention conference. If you are interested in attending one of the Circle of Parents trainings, please send an email to Priscilla Bennett at pbennett@pcamn.org. (read more here) |
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Our Mission The mission of Minnesota's Circle of Parents is to empower parents to create healthy and loving families through positive parenting and mutual self help. |
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