Parenting Classes are a cross section of the community; mutli-racial, multi-ethnic, encompassing a wide variety of social-economic circumstance. Participants seek The Echo Center for a variety of reasons; because they crossed the line with a child, they are afraid of doing so, the principles of a new paradigm appeal to them or they are court ordered.
The Echo Center teaches nonviolent parenting Philosophy and Practice on Saturday mornings in Echo Park. Classes are held in both Spanish and English. Each class cycle is ten weeks long and held on an ongoing basis. Participants may begin at any point during the ten-week cycle and return for continued support throughout.
Discussion groups, theory, role-playing and specific problem solving and topics such as empathy and healing are part of the curriculum. The class gives adults a framework to think about their actions as parents and discover what children truly need to thrive as healthy human beings. Together they learn methods that teach them to create the best possible connection with children, emphasizing respect for the life force of the child. They learn to become emotional coaches to their children; building unconditional acceptance, affection, appreciation, autonomy and attention. For most adults, it is a life changing experience.
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Child Care is provided during class hours. Our caretakers are an integral part of our program, trained in the nonviolent teachings and support both parents and children.
CURRENT SERIES: March 5, 2011 – May 14, 2011
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All classes held at The Echo Center on Saturday Mornings
1226 N. Alvarado Street, at Reservoir St, one block north of Sunset Blvd.
In the Echo Park United Methodist Church Building
9-11am Spanish Class
11am-1pm English Class
Registration Required for New Participants
Spanish Class Registration at 8:45am
English Class Registration at 10:45am
Class Fees:
$25 registration fee due at first class.
Class fee based on a sliding scale $10 – $30 (individual), $15 – $45 (couple) per class.
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Cash or check accepted.
Checks payable to: The Echo Center.
Individual Income
($10) $0 – $30,000
($15) $30,001 – $45,000
($20) $45,001 – $60,000
($25) $60,001 – $75,000
($30) $75,001 plus $10
Household Income
($15) $0 – $45,000
($20) $45,001 – $60,000
($25) $60,001 – $80,000
($35) $80,001 – $100,000
($45) $100,001 plus