Fatherhood Training

Fatherhood Training Course focuses on fostering active, involved, and nurturing fathers.

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Fatherhood Training Programme

We use material from the Positive Parenting Skills Training with components focused on the father. Fatherhood training acknowledges the inequity and high rate of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in South Africa. It asserts that GBV can only be addressed by offering fathers a means by which they can explore how they were fathered and how they would like to father going forward.

Focus:

Fatherhood Training Course focuses on fostering active, involved, and nurturing fathers. This six session programme covers:

Personal development
Identity of men and fathers
Role of the father
Introduction to parenting skills
Strengthening relationships with our children
Father as a role model and violence prevention
Positive discipline
Understanding children’s development and behaviour

It encourages active, involved, and non-violent fatherhood.

Course Breakdown:

The course consists of six sessions. Sessions run for 3 ½ hours in groups of 10 to 30 fathers. The programme is run weekly during the week or for three double sessions on a Saturday. Fathers should attend all six sessions.

We can also offer a wide range of workshops at great rates for schools and communities. Please contact paces@theparentcentre.org.za for more information.

#PositiveParenting Stories

“I decided to sign up as my father did not play a positive role in my life, so when I started a family, I wanted to be different. My children are 4 and 7 years old and I am a stay-at-home dad, but it is not easy. However, I am coping and although my daughter is a special needs child, I have support. I ran out of ideas and this training assisted me in obtaining new ideas from other fathers and the facilitator. I never knew I did not need money to spend quality time with my children. Finally, the training and the calls have provided great support.”

“To be honest I did not choose to be here at first. I was instructed by the family court to come to The Parent Centre as there has been a total breakdown in how my ex and I communicate with each other. But after meeting some of the fathers and going through the training, I am glad to be here. The training and skills have changed the way I interact with my daughter and others around me.”

“During the training I started showing more compassion and love and I see that my relationships are improving. I am also able to help solve a lot of problems in my family.”

"I was more of a military belt man. I would beat you up and have no time to talk, cause growing up your parents beat you up and never had time to talk to you. I followed that way of life, where children were not allowed to talk and be outspoken. I was in the Navy and very disciplined. After the Course, I now give them [my children] an opportunity to talk, to express themselves."

Do you feel you could benefit from our Programme or interventions? Get in touch with us at:
021 762 0116 or paces@theparentcentre.org.za

Fatherhood Training