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Bringing Baby Home (BBH) Workshop January 2020


This two-day workshop is for couples who are interested in having a baby, are expecting a baby and for couples who are already parenting an infant or toddler.

Couples will learn how to create positive baby/child interactions, learn about child development and co-parenting strategies. They will also learn how to increase affection, maintain relationship satisfaction and work through conflict.

This is a research-based workshop developed by Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman and Dr John Gottman, two of the world’s leading research scientists on relationships and families.

Couples of all faiths are welcome to attend the workshop.

The workshop is led by Counselling Psychologist, Certified Gottman Therapist Matleena Vanhanen from The MapleTree Center.

Duration: Two-day workshop Oct 5th & 9th 2019

Location: Christ Church, Jebel Ali

Dates: October 5th & !9th

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Educator: Matleena Vanhanen

Class size: Space is limited

Fee: 400 AED + VAT per couple (fee includes Bringing Baby Home Couples Materials Set)

 Information and registration: Contact Matleena at [email protected].    or     Mobile: 055 96 77 549

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