Enhance Your Parenting Skills: Join Our Communication Workshop in Sapporo

Workshop Overview

This June, a unique opportunity awaits in Sapporo for anyone eager to enhance their communication skills related to parenting and breastfeeding support. The upcoming workshop focuses on developing crucial skills such as active listening, empathy, open questioning techniques, and providing information without being intrusive. Through interactive experiences and role-playing in small groups, participants will gain practical insights that can significantly improve their communication during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and child-rearing.

Workshop Details

- Dates: June 21 (Saturday) - June 22 (Sunday). Please note that attendance to all three sessions is mandatory.
- Target Audience: Individuals who wish to learn practical communication skills for breastfeeding support.
- Location: Hokkaido University Open Innovation Hub, Enreisou (Located at 11-8, Kita 11 Jo Nishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido)
- Capacity: 12 participants
- Facilitator: CST-trained facilitators
- Application Deadline: June 10, 2025 (Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis until full capacity is reached.)
- Fee: 19,000 JPY (receipts available via Peatix)
- More Information and Registration: Peatix Registration

Participant Testimonials

Feedback from previous participants reveals the profound impact of the workshop. Here are some insights:

- "I never realized how comforting it could feel to be listened to and have my emotions validated."
- "The structured yet interactive format, combining group work with lectures, allowed us to deeply understand and experience each concept."
- "I learned that knowing the importance of acceptance and empathy is different from being able to apply it in practice."
- "Repetition through role-play was invaluable in mastering these skills."
- "I believe that practical programs like this should be a mandatory part of training for helping professions."
- "The facilitators provided empathetic responses and emotional feedback, making it a truly enriching learning experience."

Additional Information

- Continuing Education Units: IBLCE CEUs are currently being applied for.
- Customized Workshops: If you have a group of six or more interested participants, we can arrange a separate session. For further inquiries, please contact us below.

About La Leche League Japan

As a global leader in breastfeeding support, La Leche League Japan is dedicated to empowering women during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting.

- Organization Name: NPO La Leche League Japan
- Location: Shijonawate, Osaka
- Representative: Hitomi Iimura
- Established: September 2016 (The predecessor organization was founded in October 1992)
- Website: La Leche League Japan