Free St. Francis seminars may give birth to improved parenting skills

INDIANAPOLIS – The ups and downs of raising children doesn’t haven’t turn into a parent trap.

To that end, St. Francis Behavioral Health is offering two free seminars, providing resources and encouragement for parents.The workshops will be conducted by St. Francis licensed therapists Jean Crane, Connie Fetsch and Rebecca Richey.

The first class – designed for parents with children ages 2 to 11 years old – is 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, and will focus on identifying family values, relationship-building and effective discipline.

The second, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. addresses relationship-building and communications, the use of effective consequences for discipline and stress management. It’s geared for parents with adolescent children from 12 to 18 years-old.

Both sessions will be at St. Francis Behavioral Health, 610 E. Southport Road.

To register or for more information, contact Jean Crane at 317-782-6503.
More information about St. Francis Behavioral Health services is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52.