BRINGING BABY HOME: A NEW PARENT WORKSHOP DEVELOPED BY THE GOTTMAN INSTITUTE
PREPARE FOR YOUR BABY TO ARRIVE
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR PARTNER
PROTECT AGAINST POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
BRINGING BABY HOME
is a workshop designed to prepare couples
for the transition into parenthood.
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The aim of the workshop is to strengthen
the quality of friendship in your relationship so
that you can be the best parenting team possible.
It is a 12 hour
investment in your family.
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Developed using years of research
by the Gottman Institute.
IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR US?
This workshop is for couples who are:
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Thinking about or planning to have a baby
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Expecting a baby
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Already parenting an infant or toddler (age 0-3)
The workshop is open and inclusive to all! Single parents are encouraged to attend with a designated co-parent.
And for couples who want to:
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Restore friendship with your partner
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Learn to effectively deal with conflict
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Foster the development of your child during the postpartum months
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Gain satisfaction in your relationship
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Create healthy social, emotional and intellectual development for your children.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Improves the Parent-Baby Relationship
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Parents who attend the workshop (compared to those that did not) showed greater sensitivity and responsiveness to their babies’ signals (particularly true for fathers)
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Babies smiled and laughed more during family play if their parents had participated in the workshop.
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Improves Infant Development & Temperament
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Babies of parents who attended has less language delays.
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Increases Father Involvement
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Fathers were more involved with parenting and also felt more appreciated for their parental contributions.
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Improves the Quality of the Couple's Relationship
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Couples report higher levels of relationship stability and satisfaction.
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Couples report being able to resolve conflicts with less hostility after taking the workshop.
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Decreased Rates of Parental Depression and Anxiety
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Mothers who attended had lower rates of postpartum depression, the baby blues and postpartum anxiety.
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Fathers were also less likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety after attending.
7.5 hours of virtual class time
+
4.5 hours of self-paced exercises
=
12 HOURS
WORKSHOPS ARE VIRTUAL!
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ATTEND FROM ANYWHERE!
Registration includes an interactive take-home
boxed set for helping each couple
successfully transition to parenthood.
($49 value)
Prefer to attend with only your partner?
Private workshop option is also available!
Would you like to host a Bringing Baby Home workshop?
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I also offer the Bringing Baby Home workshop for private groups and can tailor it to your needs. If you are interested in bringing a Bringing Baby Home workshop to your organization, community or religious group please contact me.
