Colleen Colaner, Ph.D.
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ADOPTING COMMUNICATION, LLC
FAMILY COMMUNICATION EDUCATION SERVICES
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Even the strongest relationships are strained during the transition to parenthood. Lack of sleep, never-ending housework and new fiscal concerns can lead to profound stress and a decline in marital satisfaction – all of which affect baby’s care. Not surprisingly, 69% of new parents experience conflict, disappointment and hurt feelings.

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The Bringing Baby Home (BBH) workshop is a research-based and research-tested psychoeducational workshop that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for babies and children by strengthening their families. Developed by renowned relationship and parenting experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the BBH program is perfect for those who are: 
  • Interested in having a baby
  • Expecting a baby through birth or adoption
  • Already parenting an infant or toddler (age 0-3) 

The goal of BBH is to equip you with the knowledge and skill sets needed to constructively cope with the various challenges that typically occur during the first three years after your baby is born. 

In the BBH workshop, you and your partner will learn how to do the following: 
  • Strengthen your friendship 
  • Increase intimacy and affection
  • Work through conflict with greater ease
  • Maintain relationship satisfaction
  • Reduce hostility 
  • Create positive baby/child interactions 
  • Ensure quality involvement for both parents 
  • Reduce the incidence or severity of postpartum mood disorders

Not only will this program teach you what to expect during the transition to parenthood, it will also help you do things like: 
  • Better understand child development
  • Create co-parenting strategies with your partner 
  • Improve the way you and your partner communicate, connect, and compromise
  • Recognize signs of postpartum mood disorders and gain awareness of treatment options ​

EVENT DETAILS

​DATE: Friday April 13, 5:30-8:30pm AND April 14 9:00am-12:00pm
Newborns and lap babies welcome to be with parents during the workshop

Workshop includes: 
- Small class format (6-8 people/2-3 couples) in private wellness center  
- Workshop lessons, exercises, materials 
- Pizza dinner and light breakfast

​COST: $150 per couple 
Class space is limited. Sign up to reserve your spot:  
(573) 999-4029
cwcolaner@kindredcollectivecomo.com

Classes meet at 
the ​Kindred Collective
2800 Forum Blvd., 4A,
Columbia MO 65203
(across from MKT trailhead) 
Services

​Family Workshops
Adoption Communication
Parenting Support
Marriage Education
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Kindred Collective 
2800 Forum Blvd.
​Columbia, MO
(573) 999-4029
cwcolaner@kindredcollectivecomo.com

Combining family science with
the art of relationships 
© COPYRIGHT Colleen Colaner 2018.
​ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
  • Adopting Communication
    • Targeted Communication Strategies
    • Adoption-Specific Communication
    • Family Communication Workshops
    • Family Art
  • Research
    • Publications
    • Current Studies
  • Upcoming Classes
    • Emotion coaching
    • Bringing baby Home
    • 7PP
  • About
  • Scholarship Application
  • Workshop