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1. Parenting Education Training Proposal

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2. Behavior Management Parenting Training Website: http://www.wikispaces.com/user/my/wfarley1
3. Training Organizers Wade Farley, BUMFS, wfarley@bumfs.org Doris Dennah, ResCare, doris.b.dennah@wv.gov Brooke Blankenship, BUMFS, bblankenship@bumfs.org Heather Lanham-Morgan, WVDHHR, heather.d.morgan@wv.gov Shannon Stewart, WVDHHR, shannon.l.stewart@wv.gov Lora Weis, WVDHHR, lora.l.weis@wv.gov
4. Training Contact Person Wade Farley BUMFS Co-existing disorders program 156 Loving Street Daniels, WV 25832 Phone (304) 763-4294 Fax (304) 763-4296 wfarley@bumfs.org
5. Abstract In rural West Virginia, spanking reigns supreme as the number one parenting method. This is true because of two main reasons: 1) their parents spanked them as children, and 2) they have never learned or been taught alternative parenting techniques.
6. Abstract Con’t In our opinion (training organizers), spanking can be a useful discipline tool, however it has been our experience that corporal punishment is overused and children build a tolerance to that level of spanking which causes the parents to spank harder for longer durations. At this point, physical punishment is a gateway to outright physical child abuse. “A child with a difficult temperament behaves badly, and in turn his parents react with ineffective or inconsistent discipline. This cycle has to be broken.” (Forehand & Long, 2002)
7. Abstract Con’t Our goal is to put an end to this vicious cycle by equipping parents with the proper tools for effective parenting. We will do this by: 1. Educating parents about the harmful effects of physical punishment Re-emphasizing the importance of good communication in developing proper parent child interactions. Introducing and teaching various evidence-based behavior management techniques. Positive behavior support Token economy Planned ignoring Subtractive punishment Natural consequences
8. Abstract Con’t “The development of an effective public health model of parenting support takes the sustained effort and support of many people. All children have a right to good parenting. The adverse living circumstances of some parents, the challenge of managing work and family responsibilities, and the presence of economic worries of many families mean that no single program can meet the needs of all parents. We have sought to identify the gaps in existing parenting services and to develop a suite of evidence-based programs that increase the accessibility of support for the population of parents in a community” (Sanders, 2008).
9. Abstract Con’t Our training sessions will be in a small group setting; we will have various teaching methods, from: open discussion, educational films, assigned readings and worksheets, personal testimonies from past offenders, and presentations from guest speakers from various agencies.
10. Training Goal 1: Lessen or eliminate physical child abuse in rural West Virginia Objective 1: Educate parents of the potential harms of corporal punishment. Objective 2: Convey to parents the importance of proper communication. Objective 3: Teach parents some simple, easy-to-use behavior management techniques.
11. Training Goal 2: Training will create better parent-child interactions. Objective 1: Proper education will help parents gain a better understanding of what behaviors are normal for their child/children. Objective 2: Proper education will help parents be more empathetic to their child’s viewpoint. Objective 3: Proper education will help parents develop appropriate consequences for their child’s behavior.
12. Training Goal 3: Lower the amount of revenue spent on child abuse and the justice system. Objective 1: Proper education will lower the number of CPS cases. Objective 2: Proper education will lower the amount of court cases. Objective 3: Proper education will lessen the strain on the Department of Corrections.
13. Target Audience Our intended audience is current Child Protective Services (CPS) clients, potential service providers, referrals from family and circuit court, educational and medical professionals, as well as law enforcement.
14. Training Format Training sessions will be one hour weekly. Training style will vary from week to week, from watch videos, open discussions, assigned readings and worksheets, and guest speakers from local agencies.
15. Training Schedule Tentatively, training sessions will be weekly on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:00; training sessions are subject to change in order to meet the needs of the group.
16. Venue, Equipment, and Materials Training sessions will be held in the second floor conference room at the Raleigh County Department of Health and Human Resources office building, located at: 407 Neville St. Beckley, WV 25801 Need access to television and dvd player, computer with data projector, and projection screen.
17. Organizers’ Background Wade Farley: Graduated from Bluefield State College 2009 with Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. Began working for Burlington United Methodist Family Services Co-existing disorders group home in 2009 as a Treatment Associate (direct-care), in 2011 changed positions to behavior support assistant.
18. Organizers’ Background Con’t Doris Dennah: Doris is currently seeking her MSW at West Virginia University, she has worked at ResCare Health Services for 5 years.
19. Organizers’ Background Con’t Brooke Blankenship: Graduated from Concord University with a BSW, her internship was with Burlington United Methodist Family Services Youth Services which lead to full time position with Burlington in 2007.
20. Organizers’ Background Con’t Heather Lanham-Morgan: Graduated from West Virginia University with a MSW, she works for WVDHHR, 3 years with CPS, 5½ years as child care regulatory specialist.
21. Organizers’ Background Con’t Shannon Stewart: Received her Associate Degree as a Medical Office Assistant from Huntington Junior College of Business in 1998. Graduated with her Bachelor's in Social Work and a minor in psychology at West Virginia State University in Institute, WV, in 2008. Received her Master's in Social Work at West Virginia University's Extended Learning Program in Charleston, WV. in 2011. Currently employed with the Children's Home Society of Charleston, WV, she is a contracted Youth Service Worker with the Cabell County DHHR since Jan.4, 2010.
22. Organizers’ Background Con’t Lora Weis: Graduated from Mountain State University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science. Currently a Child Protective Service Worker for 8 years. Worked 2 years as a Family Support Specialist for Action Youth Care and 3 years as a Behavior Management Assistant for Timberline Health Group.
23. Past Trainings Wade Farley conducted a training based on Dr. Michael J. Marshall’s book “Why Spanking Doesn’t Work,” entitled “Spare the rod, spare our children.” It was a preventive parenting education training that was intended to bring to light the harmful effects of corporal punishment as a primary form of discipline. It was held at Ghent Elementary School during a regularly scheduled PTA meeting, it was 1 hour in length.
24. References Forehand, R. & Long, N. (2002). Parenting the strong-willed child: The clinically-proven five-week program for parents of two-to-six-year-olds. New York: McGraw-Hill. Marshall, M.J. (2003). Why spanking doesn't work. Springville, Utah: Bonneville Books Sanders, Matthew. (2008). Triple p-positive parenting program as a public health approach to strengthening parenting. Journal of Family Psychology, 22(3), Retrieved from https://ecampus.wvu.edu/webct/urw/lc2758482911051.tp2758482933051/RelativeResourceManager/sfsid/2917933350071 doi: 10.1037/0893-3200.22.3.506 Wsdm 2011 workshop proposal template. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.wsdm2011.org/wsdm2011/_media/workshop/wsdm2011_workshop_proposal_template.pdf