Show Darla Daria Hanks Speaks at Women's Center by Margaret M. M Darla Daria Hanks well known lecturer and autho of the book To Parents Parent's With Love spoke at t the Women's Cen Cen- ter She lectured on parenting skills skills' and communication with children November 1 at noon in the Women's Center 1 Sometimes we want our children to grow up fast said Hanks We often times treat our friends better than we treat our own children Papers were given out to those in attend attendance n ne e to clarify her message The importance of the I T message instead of the more negative you are wrong message which tends to alienate parents and children and to cause contention contention contention con con- in the home was described Active listening skills were discussed where examples were used to show what feelings were being expressed Skills such as reflective listening listening- being a sounding board letting the person know you understand his feelings feelings feelings feel feel- ings and then giving encouragement were were explained Exploring alternatives was demonstrated A Asiz six step problem problem lem solving process as created by Burt Chamberlain Ed D. D was was the the central the lecture Parenting is js like taking piano lessons ns you can d' d do dit it on your own but its it's easier with lessons lessons Hanks Hanks s said id Other sessions of these Thursday Noon Seminars are Dec 2 What to Do When You Want to Start Your Start Start Your Career Nobody Supports You and You Think You Have No Skills Dec 9 Job Hunting Secrets arid Tactics 1 00 pm p.m. Dressing for Success on a Budget These sessions are held in the Women's Center downstairs downstairs downstairs down down- stairs in the College Center The public public is w welcome and women of all ages are invited A oh- oh rg d. d I I |