Growing Family Seminar Series

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interest in our Growing Family Seminar Series events.

Our Aim:

To offer a community service for self-development, education and life journey assistance, which keeps family values as the core essence in a welcoming and friendly environment.


2009 Seminar Events Summary

Seminar 1: SOLD OUT
5 March 2009
"The Princess Bitchface Syndrome" presented by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
Thank you for your support of our "Princess" event with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. The evening was enjoyed by a capacity crowd who walked away with a wealth of knowledge on "how to survive" teenage girls! Don't miss our next seminars....

Seminar 2, 3 & 4: On sale now - see below
17, 18 & 19 June 2009
3 Special Evenings with Steve Biddulph
**Hurry! Tickets selling fast...

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 By popular demand.....Steve Biddulph returns
foFather & Baby Cartoon Graphicr 3 special evenings in June 2009
 

 Dates:
Evening 1: Wednesday 17 June 2009 - Raising Boys
Evening 2: Thursday 18 June 2009 - The Secret of Happy Children
Evening 3: Friday 19 June 2009 - The Road to Manhood (Men only)

   Time:    7:30pm (90 minutes each night) 

  Venue: The Salvation Army Adelaide, 277 Pirie Street, Adelaide

                                  Ticket Price:   $32 per ticket per night
               Includes light refreshments. Some free secure on site parking available in adjacent car park off Pirie Street.

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Tickets selling fast.....all tickets are pre-purchase only

We regret babies and children cannot be accommodated in the auditorium or Benson Hall.


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Seminar Information

    Evening 1:
Raising Boys - Wednesday 17 June @ 7:30pm

Raising Boys image     Everyone who has boys today is concerned for them. We all want our boys to grow up to be happy, positive, caring and motivated. Come and hear about how this can be done - in simple, practical ways that will maRaising Boys Book Coverke immediate sense...

      Topics covered include:
- The three stages of boyhood
- Keeping the special qualities of boys
- Testosterone!
- What to do if you’re a single Mum
- Why boys love rough and tumble games
- Plus lots more...

Recommended audience -
Parents, carers and teachers of ALL boys, from babyhood to young adulthood.

Venue - Main Auditorium


Evening 2:
The Secret of Happy Children –Thursday 18 June @ 7:30pm
Happy Children
An hilarious, helpful and heartwarming evening with Steve Biddulph. In this talk, Steve covers how to understand and get it right with children from birth right through to adulthood.

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Topics covered include:
- Is my kid normal?
- The stages of childhood
- Understanding your parenting style
- Soft love and firm love and when to use which
- How hurry is the enemy of love
- Plus lots more...

Recommended audience -
Parents, carers and teachers of ALL children, from babyhood to young adulthood.

Venue
- Main Auditorium


Evening 3: (Seminar for Men Only*)
Manhood book coverThe Road to Manhood - Friday 19 June @ 7:30pm

Funny, heartrending, inspirational, humble and plain speaking, Steve addresses how being a man can be a journey of love and accomplishment for
anyone who thinks there is more to life.

Topics covered include:
- How do we become a man?
- What makes a good man?
- How do we get fatherhood right?  Career?  Marriage? 
- How do we care for our own soul, without losing it in the
mishmash of modern life?
- What is the purpose of a man’s life, that might bring joy, focus, and energy, and prevent us
being lost in the negatives?

Recommended audience - a special seminar designed for 18+ year old men of all ages.

Venue
- Benson Hall (Located via main foyer at rear of 277 Pirie Street)
 
* NB: A seminar for men facilitated by Steve Biddulph. Numbers will be strictly limited due to the intimacy of the evening and venue capacity. An evening not to be missed by men searching for some answers....
 

Books for Sale
Steve's books will be available for sale (CASH ONLY) on the evening of each seminar
(while stocks last).

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Why Attend Steve's Seminars?
Steve Biddulph has thought and talked about these things for a lifetime, his books Manhood, Raising Boys, and The Making of Love have been worldwide bestsellers and given a sense of power and direction to millions of readers. Tens of thousands of people worldwide have cried, laughed and felt united in the power and purpose of family life and community values through attending his talks. You will walk away feeling more confident and with practical assistance on how to effectively raise your kids (Evening 1 & 2) and with a deeper understanding of your life as a man by attending "The Road to Manhood" seminar (Evening 3).


Who is Steve Biddulph?
Steve Biddulph is Australia’s best known family psychologist. 130,000 people worldwide have enjoyed his talks on raising children. His talks are highly entertaining, practical and emotionally powerful. Steve and his partner Shaaron are the authors of five books including The Secret of Happy Children, Manhood, and Raising Boys - which have sold four million copies in twenty seven languages. Steve’s talks are a celebration of family life, they will make you laugh and cry and get help all at the same time. His seminars are not to be missed!

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Need More Information?
For more information phone: 8100 8116 or email jennifer.carnell@aus.salvationarmy.org

Ticket Box Office Hours (from Monday 20 April 2009):

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

9:30am - 4:00pm
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9:30am - 4:00pm
9:30am - 4:00pm
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 These seminars WILL sell out...book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. 


Please note: if you don't already receive email notification of our Growing Family Seminar Series events, email jennifer.carnell@aus.salvationarmy.org to register and be the first to know when tickets go on sale!