Join the Benteh Nuutah Valley Native Primary Care Center Wellness Center in the lobby March 26 and April 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn how to start seeds, regularly tend to your garden, and the health benefits of gardening.
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Circles of Security Parenting Class
Title: Circles of Security Parenting | 8 Class Cohort Series
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Dates: Thursdays beginning April 17 – June 5
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Description:
Alaska Family Services is currently offering Circles of Security Parenting class. This is an 8 part cohort series that is recommended for parents with infants, toddlers and children in the household up to 6 years old.
Course: Circles of Security Parenting
Children Age Range: infants and children 0 to 6 years old.
REGISTRATION: Please share your first and last name, email, and phone number (we may text if there is a schedule change).
• Email: FSPP@akafs.org (Preferred)
• Call: 907-745-4920
Participant Fee: $75
# of classes: 8
Requirements:
• Must complete all 8 classes and homework to receive Certificate of Completion
• Permitted to make-up 1 class, otherwise you will need to join the next scheduled class series
• Homework must be complete at the start of each class
OCS Involvement?
• If participation in this class is part of a case plan with the Office of Children Services, we encourage you to contact your case worker to inquire about fee coverage via OCS purchase authorization.
Foster Parent?:
• Participation in this class may count towards your training requirements.
Circles of Security Parenting Class Series
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their social and emotional ques
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage their emotions
• Enhance the development of your child’s self-esteem and healthy attachment
• Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
• Recognize and manage your own triggers.
See you there!
Active Parenting Now Parenting Class
Event Summary
Title: Active Parenting NOW | 6 Class Cohort Series
Time: 11:30 – 1:00 PM
Dates: Thursdays beginning April 3 – May 8
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Description:
Alaska Family Services is currently offering Active Parenting Now parenting class. This is a 6 part class cohort series that is recommended for parents with child(ren) in the household ages 5 – 12 years old.
Course: Active Parenting NOW
Children Age Range: School age children 5 to 12 years old.
REGISTRATION: Please share your first and last name, email, and phone number (we may text if there is a schedule change).
• Email: FSPP@akafs.org (Preferred)
• Call: 907-745-4920
Participant Fee: $75
# of classes: 6
Requirements:
• Must complete all 6 classes and homework to receive Certificate of Completion
• Permitted to make-up 1 class, otherwise you will need to join the next scheduled class series
• Homework must be complete at the start of each class
OCS Involvement?
• If participation in this class is part of a case plan with the Office of Children Services, we encourage you to contact your case worker to inquire about fee coverage via OCS purchase authorization.
Foster Parent?:
• Participation in this class may count towards your training requirements
Series Outline + Dates:
Date: Thurs April 3 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION I – The Active Parent
• Styles of parenting
• Brain development in children
• The method of choice
Date: Thurs April 10 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION II – Cooperation & Communication
• Who owns the problem?
• Active communication
• Feelings, empathy & problem-solving
Date: Thurs April 17 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION III – Responsibility & Discipline
• Effective, non-violent discipline
• “I” messages
• Logical consequences
Date: Thurs April 24 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION IV – Building Courage & Self-Esteem
• The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
• The power of encouragement
Date: Thurs May 1 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION V – Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior
• Why children misbehave
• Eliminating power struggles
• Handling anger
• Problem-solving with FLAC
Date: Thurs May 8 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION VI – Active Parenting for School Success
• 7 Smart Things for School Success
• Structuring homework time
• Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• Family talks
See you there!
Active Parenting Now Parenting Class
Alaska Family Services is currently offering Active Parenting Now parenting class. This is a 6 part class cohort series that is recommended for parents with child(ren) in the household ages 5 – 12 years old.
Course: Active Parenting NOW
Children Age Range: School age children 5 to 12 years old.
REGISTRATION: Please share your first and last name, email, and phone number (we may text if there is a schedule change).
• Email: FSPP@akafs.org (Preferred)
• Call: 907-745-4920
Participant Fee: $75
# of classes: 6
Requirements:
• Must complete all 6 classes and homework to receive Certificate of Completion
• Permitted to make-up 1 class, otherwise you will need to join the next scheduled class series
• Homework must be complete at the start of each class
OCS Involvement?
• If participation in this class is part of a case plan with the Office of Children Services, we encourage you to contact your case worker to inquire about fee coverage via OCS purchase authorization.
Foster Parent?:
• Participation in this class may count towards your training requirements
Series Outline + Dates:
Date: Thurs May 15 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION I – The Active Parent
• Styles of parenting
• Brain development in children
• The method of choice
Date: Thurs May 22 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION II – Cooperation & Communication
• Who owns the problem?
• Active communication
• Feelings, empathy & problem-solving
Date: Thurs May 29 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION III – Responsibility & Discipline
• Effective, non-violent discipline
• “I” messages
• Logical consequences
Date: Thurs June 5 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION IV – Building Courage & Self-Esteem
• The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
• The power of encouragement
Date: Thurs June 12 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION V – Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior
• Why children misbehave
• Eliminating power struggles
• Handling anger
• Problem-solving with FLAC
Date: Thurs June 19 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
SESSION VI – Active Parenting for School Success
• 7 Smart Things for School Success
• Structuring homework time
• Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• Family talks
See you there!
Free Friday Yoga Class
Join us at Dancing Lights Yoga for Free Friday Yoga classes. Group Yoga at 8am and Yin/Yang Yoga at 5pm. Reserve your spot at www.dancinglightsyoga.com. *Donations are appreciated but are not necessary.
National Nutrition Month Lobby Event
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, join Benteh Nuutah Valley Native Primary Care Center and registered dietitians March 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dietitians will be available to answer questions and provide resources about nutrition and healthy lifestyle changes. Learn about the Healthy Cooking on a Budget class and enjoy a healthy food demonstration. Take the pledge and commit to healthy food choices throughout the month to be entered into a random prize drawing.
Gain knowledge, tools, and resources to support your journey to live a healthier life.
For more information, contact VNPCC Wellness Center at 907-631-7630.
Art Workshop with Internationally Renowned Artist
Dominik Modlinski is a multiple award-winning artist best known for his colorful and vibrant landscape paintings. He immigrated to Canada from Poland at the age of 16, at which point he studied painting and drawing at the Ontario College of Art. Later, he went on to study at the Algoma School of Landscape Arts.
He enjoys seeking out beautiful and hard to reach places for his paintings and bringing them to life with each brushstroke.
Mat-Su College (MSC) Fine Art Professor Michelle Mishaan has worked hard to bring him to campus for students and community members to learn from. She says, “Everyone dreams of painting incredible mountains, capturing their majesty and beauty on canvas. Now, here’s your opportunity to learn from the best! Join Dominik Modlinski’s painting workshop and discover the techniques and skills needed to create breathtaking landscapes that reflect the awe-inspiring power of nature.”
There will be three opportunities to meet Modlinski: An Artist Talk, a Gallery Opening of his work, and a 2-Day Workshop.
The workshop will be held on February 6th (9am-4pm) and 7th (9am-1pm). Professor Mishaan says, “Participants will explore dynamic landscape painting techniques while learning about color theory, composition, and creative expression. This workshop is perfect for artists of all skill levels, providing a rare opportunity to work alongside a master in the field.”
The workshop will cost $175 for community members and $87.50 for MSC Students. Register at http://tinyurl.com/DominikWorkshop.
Seed Starting Class
Seed Starting Class Are you passionate about gardening but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you’ve been gardening for years and want to expand your skills to include more challenging crops? Our Seed Starting Class on February 1st at 1 pm at The Valley Annex in Palmer, AK (247 S Alaska St) is exactly what you need to set yourself up for success in the coming growing season.
Why This Class is a Must-Attend: Alaska’s unique climate presents both challenges and opportunities for gardeners. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned green thumb, this class is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to grow a diverse array of plants from seed. Here’s why you can’t afford to miss it:
Expert Instruction Tailored to Alaska’s Climate: Gardening in Alaska is unlike anywhere else, and that’s why this class is specifically designed to address our unique growing conditions. From the long summer days to the cool nights, you’ll learn how to maximize your garden’s potential. This event is taught by Jennifer Sharrock (Master Gardener, Permaculture Designer, Permaculture Instructor, Seed Grower and garden educator with over 18 years of growing experience in Alaska).
Comprehensive Coverage of 24 Seed Varieties: The class will provide in-depth, step-by-step instructions for successfully starting and growing 24 different plant varieties. You’ll gain insider tips on everything from selecting the right seeds to creating the ideal indoor environment for germination and growth. We include sample planting designs based on companion planting, interplanting and polycultures.
We’ll cover: Leafy greens like lettuce, kale, spinach, and cabbage, which thrive in cooler temperatures.
Root vegetables such as beets, carrots, and storage onions, crucial for a self-sufficient garden.
Fruiting plants like cherry tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, zucchini, and peas that can be tricky but rewarding in our northern climate.
Specialty crops like artichokes, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts, which will add variety and flavor to your garden.
Herbs and alliums such as garlic chives, leeks, and bunching onions, perfect for flavoring your homegrown meals.
Even flowers like poppy to add beauty and biodiversity to your garden.
For more information, please contact seedsandsoilorganics@gmail.com or call 907-354-0371
Neuro Nutrition 101
Navigate the neural network, nurture your nervous system, and nourish your brain in this nature filled workshop inside Ken’s Garden Center! Learn about the Gut-Brain connection and find key nutrients to support your brain. Snacks provided! $30 class fee for participants
Stewards of Children
Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through awareness, education, and stigma reduction.
Our work is guided by the vision of a world free from child sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship training, Stewards of Children®, teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® is one of the only award-winning, evidence-informed, adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention trainings in the United States proven to increase knowledge and change behavior. Delivered in a trauma-informed way by instructors and facilitators who have been rigorously trained Features powerful videos paired with robust facilitated discussion.
Teaches three foundational empowerment skills: Making choices that protect children, Taking risks to minimize danger to children, Supporting each other. This teaching highlights The 5 Steps to Protecting Children and how to apply them to better protect children from child sexual abuse in your community and organization.
This class will be held in-person with a max of 10 students. Workbooks will be provided. If this date/time does not work for you, please reach out to the coordinator to schedule a session!
This program is offered at no cost due to the sponsorship of Heart Reach Center.
Event contact:
Sophia Logan -(907) 373-3456
Email: sophia.L@heartreachalaska.com