Strengthening Families, Building Resilience
The Parent Education Services (PES) program at the ARC Center is dedicated to empowering parents and caregivers with the tools they need to foster strong, positive family environments.
Operated under a contract with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) of Alameda County, our classes are specifically designed to increase your capacity to confidently manage family challenges and build lasting resilience within your home.
Our Goal: Knowledge, Confidence, and Connection
The primary objective of Parent Education Services (PES) is to increase the knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents while actively working to reduce the prevalence of mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents.
We focus on assisting parents in developing:
- Positive Relationships: Learning techniques that promote deep connection and support.
- Positive Attitudes and Conduct: Modeling and teaching effective, compassionate behavior.
- Child’s Potential: Understanding strategies to maximize your child’s development and well-being.
What You Will Learn in the PES Series
Through this dynamic series of classes, you will gain practical, evidence-based skills to enhance your role as a parent and co-parent:
Connecting with Your Child
- Positive Relationships: Develop techniques to build and maintain a strong, positive connection with your child.
- Promoting Development: Learn specific strategies that nurture your child’s growth and full potential.
- Setting Goals: Understand how to set supportive and achievable goals for your children.
Managing Behavior and Conflict
- Understanding Causes: Identify the root causes behind your child’s behavior problems.
- Managing Misbehavior: Master effective and constructive techniques for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Communication & Resolution: Acquire a variety of positive communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to improve parenting and co-parenting dynamics.
Building Your Own Resilience
- Emotional Regulation: Learn cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage your own mood and cope effectively with everyday stress.
- Anger Management: Gain valuable techniques for managing and diffusing anger in healthy ways.
How to Register or Schedule a Course
The ARC Center offers this program on a fee-for-service basis.
- To get more information or register for an open community course:
- Email us at: admin@arc-center.org
- To schedule a dedicated course for your organization or group:
- Email us directly for coordination and pricing details: admin@arc-center.org