His Brain-Her Brain…And Your Approach is an interactive presentation appropriate for anyone who has direct contact with fathers. It is designed to promote and strengthen male engagement. Through current research on male and female brain functioning, the presentation will introduce biological factors that play a major role in male behavior, male learning, and male communication styles. The presentation clearly conveys an understanding that communicating with men/boys can be uniquely different and often requires a very different approach.
Attendees will learn specific strength based strategies and techniques that work in conjunction with the “biological factor” to improve male interaction and involvement in order to increase positive outcomes for children. Attendees will also receive specific tips that are designed to promote positive working relationships, even with the most challenging males.

The time and location for this in-service training event are as
follows:
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Ingham County Health Department, Room A
5303 S. Cedar St.
Lansing MI 48911
MAP:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lansing&state=MI&address=5303+S.+Cedar+St.

PARKING: Parking is available in front of the building. Enter the building through door #3. Room A is on the second floor.

There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendance is limited to 60 persons. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, so register NOW by sending your RSVP to michfatherhood@gmail.com. 

You and your staff members are also welcome to attend the business meeting of the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition immediately following the in-service training event. This meeting will conclude at noon. The Michigan Fatherhood Coalition is a non-profit organization of committed volunteer practitioners and professionals who work with fathers in private and public agencies. Its mission is to:
●       Work with practitioners to ensure that programs include and engage fathers,
●       Train practitioners in best practices to enhance positive male parenting,
●       Provide a network for those promoting healthy families, and
●       Serve as a source of information for responsible fatherhood initiatives in Michigan.

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your skills, to network with your colleagues, and to get better acquainted with the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition. See www.michiganfatherhood.org for more information about the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition and how to join us in our mission. We look forward to seeing you on May 19!