*** Announcing Virtues: A Family Affair DVD/Discussion Series:

 Parents want to know how to teach children right from wrong, to have confidence in themselves, to be thoughtful and respectful. Many parents, for many reasons, no longer know how to pass these practices on to their children. The series begins with an explanation of how parents can best promote this transference to their children and outlines for them what virtues have been highly prized in the past and why.— Each of the 13 programs is 25 minutes long and deals with a different virtue:

IDEALISM offers viewers an introduction to The Virtues Project and 5 strategies to help parents bring out the best in their children.

JOYFULNESS shows viewers how to appreciate life as an opportunity… for learning, for recognizing challenges.

JUSTICE describes how clear boundaries based on respect for each person are a strong antidote for violence and a builder of unity.
REVERENCE deals with the reflective, the mystical, the ceremonial, the ritualistic, the artistic aspects of human life and why they retain such critical importance.

TRUTHFULNESS requires that one find and recognize one’s own truth and apply it to the making of moral choices.

CONFIDENCE makes viewers aware that the true basis for confidence is found in making behavioral decisions on moral grounds.

FORGIVENESS uses the real life challenges faced by a community after a high school shooting to explore forgiveness as a virtue.

TOLERANCE makes viewers aware of the need for open-mindedness while setting boundaries.

PEACEFULNESS explores the ways that parents can create a haven of peacefulness for their children and help them honor the spirit in every living thing.

RESPECTlooks at the act of spiritual companioning and the role respect plays in developing this skill.

COURAGE demonstrates the importance of courage in parents’ role as educator and the use of authority.

UNITY clarifies the integration of the Virtues and the importance of seeing oneself as part of a whole.

Continued from the VIRTUES: A FAMILY AFFAIR SERIES, these programs focus on the particular challenges faced by parents of teenagers…each program is 25 minutes:

ASSERTIVENESS “Who Are You?”
Teenagers often have a bad reputation. Do they live down to these expectations? This episode shows teens and parents how they can use the power of positive language to break through negative images.

FLEXIBILITY “Changes” Recognizing Teachable Moments
Being a teen is a time of change. Increased responsibility and expectations alter the dynamics of relationships with ourselves, our parents and other teenagers. This episode outlines how being flexible while recognizing teachable moments can help make the transition into adulthood more positive for everyone.

LOVE “Who Do You Love?” Setting Clear Boundaries
When we come from a place of love – within ourselves, our families and our communities, we feel a sense of security as the world becomes a larger place. This episode looks at how parents can set clear boundaries for their teens with love – and how teenagers can lovingly set boundaries for themselves.

EXCELLENCE “Being Your Best”
When we honor who we really are, we are able to bring out the best in ourselves and in others. This episode looks at ways we can take time to connect with our true selves in an ever busy and secular world. Bringing out excellence in everything we do.

SERVICE “Getting to the Heart of the Matter”
One of the biggest acts of service we can perform is to truly listen to one another. This episode outlines the power of Spiritual Companioning and other ways teens are contributing to the world in a positive way.

PURPOSEFULNESS “Purposefulness and Community” Role of the Parent/Educator
When teenagers feel a sense of purpose, the possibilities for what they can achieve are endless. This episode looks at teenagers who are purposeful people making a difference in their communities and the world.
 

Contact Delaram to sponsor and host a Virtues Training, Video Disussions, Luncheon Series today.  Available 7 days a week.

IDEALISM: January 26, 2010- Tuesday, 10 am and 7pm  ($10 at door, $8 advance purchase)

KINDNESS: February 23,  2010 Tuesday, 10 am and 7pm ($10 at door)

Joyfulness: April 27, 2010 Tuesday, 10 am only ($10)

Rose Springs Center for the Healing Arts, 5215 NE Elam Young Parkway West, Suite A, Hillsboro, OR 97214 Ph:503-693-0101 (1.5 blocks North of Hawthorn Farm Max Station)www.rosespringscenter.com

*** MORE ABOUT VIRTUES: A FAMILY AFFAIR Program and DVD Series

Awakening the Virtues Within*  Workshop- Jan/Feb. Flyer 

Respect- Responsibility- Honesty- Unity- Kindness- Courage…Join us for an introduction to the Virtues Project tm for parents, educators, caregivers and anyone who interacts with children.* Help children recognize the Virtues in themselves.* Create a culture of character and caring in your family, in your home, and/or classroom.

“I liked the cooperative co-facilitator set-up; each presenter brought a different, complementary, and valuable dynamic to the workshop.” Thanks Jan and Bethany

Having taken this workshop, I feel…”connected and enthused.” “It’s important to have a great love to everyone.” ‘Curious”. “Inspired”.

“Understanding the spiritual companioning process is meaningful for me in my relationship with others.”

“I plan to use The Virtues Project as a children’s class teacher, a mentor for the Roses Project and in relationship with my friends.”

” What was helpful and meaningful for me was the ‘props’. I am a visual learner… loved the tree, easle w/color poster, mining tools, music.”

“Some thing new I learned was… how easy it was to talk to a toral stranger. The role that the other person had to listen ( and setting clear boundaries) made me feel safe… during the introductions.  

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