WHAT’S TO DO with something you feel is “right” for you, when everyone else thinks it’s “wrong” for you? What if you are aware that it is at odds with widely accepted opinions? What if it seems so _ beautifully perfect Ao you that it is almost too good to be true? You “know” this bit of insight or awareness is good news, but others are deciding you may be a little strange for entertaining it. How do you handle it? Do you pretend you don't really believe it at all? Do you deny it? Do you argue about dit, trying to defend your “stance? Do you just get silent about it? Do you try to prove it or promote it, or convince others of its importance’ Parenting class to resume Finding out what is right for you Even a moderately logical and analytical person will probably look askance at me when they hear what I do in such a situation. But here goes. I'm learning simply to let myself “feel” it! Do you want a frinstance? O.K., I’ve got one. Not long ago I ran across this statement: “Rejoice! All the power I Offer anyone, I offer you.” “POSITIVE Parenting really works.” “I have benefited so much from this course.” “I am enjoyng my kids more.’ “By using the skills, one major family problem has already been resolved.” These are some of the comments made by par- ticipants in the Positive Parenting courses jointly sponsored by North Shore Family Services and North Shore Night Schools. Twenty-one of these groups have met since September Now if ever there were a silly, illogical claim that is far and away too gaod to be true, that is one! And yet, {hold your breath) I trust it. Many a sensible person will decide I am stupid. You may be _ relieved to know, however, that’ I am not stupid enough to defend what I am trusting nor to argue about it, or explain it 1982. During the eight sessions skills are taught that enable positive relationships to grow between parents and their children. Realistic, . step-by-step approaches for better communication and family problem solving are presented, and each person or couple can obtain support for problems unique to that family. Most participants have rated Positive Parenting as lf Price Opening SpecialOn Cellulite, Muscle Toning {Passive Exercise) & European Facials {SOAS ih. “Olfer until March 31st” ALSO SPECIALIZING IN 25 7 off ® Body Treatment ® Facials ® Manicures ® Painless Hair Removal (Electrolysis) FACETED EYE A THOUSAND WAYS TO LOOK GOOD! A REFLECTION OF QUALITY EYEWEAR AT norman g. Cull tro: Park Royal North 922-311) DESIGNER SHOES | by Evan-Picone "ENZO" black patent navy wheat Park Royal south Gallery West 922-5222 ® Pedicures © Make-up Artistry ® Waxing * Lash & Eyebrow Tinting © Ear Piercing © Herbal Wrap ® Eyebrow Arching * Aromatherapy Suite 1103-925 Georgia 669-8839 '104- 1258 Lynn Valley Rd., N.V. 980-6814 Member otf the A.Z. Professional Estheticians Association BISHOPS JEWELLERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT Everyday Low Prices Save 25% | Watch repairs V4 2 | Engraving 44% Ber NY Jewelery repairs Zerg » 3 and Appraisais EAR PIERCING Top quality workmanship done on the premises by Bishops certified craftsmen Ri JEWELLERS LTD. 1598 Lonsdale, N V 988-4717 Quilted Fabrics 10% of! © arcachucmons brbors how thi stock Lewing Koom 1717 Lonsdale Ave North Vancouver ¢as 5aza Anna Vandenakker Cll - Sunday, April 3, 1983 - North Shore News the growing edge by Hayden Stewart oT try to promote support for it. At present, it is enough for me to sense that, for now, it is a part of my truth. I “feel” it as a part of myself. It is warm in my heart. It is strong in my muscles and bones. It is dependable in my mind. I am without a need to prove it. It is simply one of my things. Let me add this one an unqualified success and want you to know it’s available. Groups exist for parents of babies to teens, and they begin after Easter Break. Registration’ is through North Shore Night Schools, 721 Chesterfield Ave. North Vancouver. For more information about Positive Parenting, or other Family Services group programs, call Lyada Adair or Gillian Taylor at North Shore Family Services, 988- 5281. CLASSIC Monbijou Freelance Counsellor Hayden Stewart may be reached at 261-6242 for appointments for individual. family or group counselling thought. This bit of my “truth” is not something I am attached to. I don't have to be loyal to it for the rest of my days. I am aware that I change and grow and evolve and that tomorrow I may be introduced to a higher awareness. . It’s neat. It's fun being aware that all of us are at the growing edge. fine china & ont studios itd 220 W. Esplanade N.V, Cust west ¢ We KD iak ehresthiwater Pear ei > pot Mameonas 980-1293 Designer Original inLynn Valley next to Royal Bank 987-1322 A STEP BEYOND! WOODLOOK PARIS finely crafted wooden eyeglass frames FACETED LOOK 14 styles to Choose from of bring your Own design Ria Moore Roan OPTIX Classic Eyewear Lr iMaC Marine (orive West Varrconiver 25 1522