Imago Parenting:
Specialization Courses
presented by Marcia Ferstenfeld
Parenting isn't easy!
Learn the tools you need to be the best parent you can be! IRNA is thrilled to be offering these 3 specialized, parenting courses on the topics of Babies Brains, The Parental Contract and Parenting Teens with Imago Parenting expert, Marcia Ferstenfeld.
The Imago Parenting Program is for everyone...parents of children of all ages, grandparents, professionals that work with parents...anyone who wants to learn about effective, connected parenting should take these courses!
Go deeper into understanding the beginning of life in the brains of babies, their development, babies' needs, and the impact of the environment.
In this course, participants will learn to:
- Describe the developmental steps of infants
- Define the impact of connection on the evolving brain
- Identify the methods with which babies convey their needs
- Identify the receiving paths of babies
The agenda for this course includes:
0:00 -0:10 Introduction and check-in
0:10 - 0:15 Introduction the early developing brain
0:15 - 0:35 Components of Imago dialogue
0:35 - 0:40 Imagery
0:40 - 1:00 Break-out sharing
1:00 - 1:20 Right brain-left brain
1:20 - 1:40 Power of connection and potential challenges
1:40 - 1:50 Questions and Answers
1:50 - 2:00 Process and closing
Examine the phenomenon of the "parental contract' and the unconscious power that agreement holds.
In this course, participants will learn to:
- Interpret and discover subtleties of the Parental Contract
- Distinguish and recognize the link between childhood adaptations and Parenting patterns
- Identify the personal/professional challenges linked to the Parental Contract
The agenda for this course includes:
0:00 -0:10 Introduction and check-in
0:10 - 0:20 The concept
0:20 - 0:25 Guided meditation
0:25 - 0:30 Brief Writing on meditation
0:30 - 0:45 Break-out
0:45 - 1:00 Supportive and restrictive childhood messages
1:00 - 1:10 How to Break the counter-productive aspects
1:10 - 1:20 Layers of Change
1:20 - 1:35 The Parenting Challenge
1:35 - 1:50 Break-out
1:50 - 1:55 Process new learnings
1:55 - 2:00 Wrap up and check-out
Parenting teens can feel like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall! Gain insight and add strategies to overcome the challenges of dealing with adolescents and teens.
In this course, participants will learn to:
- Gain insight into the challenging behaviors of teens
- We will look at the underlying needs behind teen behaviors and challenges
- Discover more about the impact gender differences
- Understand the importance of connection
The agenda for this course includes:
0:00 -0:10 Introduction and check-in
0:10 - 0:25 Challenges of parenting teens: cultural, neurological
0:25 - 0:35 Needs that drive classic teen behaviors
0:35 - 0:50 Imago processes and theory as they inform dealing with teens
0:50 - 1:00 Approaches to the maintenance of connection
1:00 - 1:10 Methods of repair from ruptured connection
1:00 - 1:10 How to Break the counter-productive aspects
1:10 - 1:15 Examine the impact of parenting patterns
1:15 - 1:25 Break-out to process exercise
1:25 - 1:30 Process and share
1:30 - 1:35 Restoring - reclaiming - revisioning relationship to teen
1:35 - 1:40 Examining the parenting challenge
1:40 - 1:50 Break-out to share and process the parenting challenge
1:50 - 1:55 Process new insights and opportunities for growth
1:55 - 2:00 Closing and check-out

Marcia Ferstenfeld, M.A., CIRT, CI is known for her keen grasp of the heart of Imago theory and practice. She has been a moving force in Imago since 1993. Marcia brings warmth, humor, clarity, knowledge and intuition to her teaching which creates a learning environment that benefits every learning style.
Marcia works to create a safe environment that allows participants to stretch into their potential, and do the work of growth and healing, both personally and professionally. The core of her clinical practice, Imago has transformed her work. Assisted by Larry, her husband of 55 years, the two bring a wealth of insight and experience gleaned from their personal devotion to their own evolving Imago relationship.
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Pricing and Discounts
Cost: $60/course
IRNA Members - 15% off
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