Bernie dorsey conscious fathering program

Since , expectant and new fathers have been getting a lot more out of those first precious moments with their children because of the skills-and more-provided by the Conscious Fathering Program. Primarily a hospital based program, Conscious Fathering empowers new fathers to build a partnership with mom in caring for and nurturing their children, from the very first day.

Sample topics include:. Conscious Fathering classes are taught be experienced dads with a passion for fatherhood and teaching.

Bernie Dorsey is the founder of the Conscious Fathering Program, the largest class for the new and expectant father in Washington State and second largest in the Nation. Bernie developed the program out of a need for classes devoted to dads and the knowledge that it is impossible to be a competent partner in caring for a new baby if you know little or nothing about infants.

He knew he wanted to challenge assumptions about dads and change how men approach fatherhood. When his son was old enough, Bernie started teaching a class for new dads at Highline Community Hospital, covering the basic needs of babies in the first few months of life. Bernie created a straightforward program that has empowered thousands of dads to know how to care for their babies from day one.

Conscious Fathering became a Parent Trust program in , and Bernie says that put everything on a whole new footing. Conscious Fathering classes are practical and hands-on. They fill in that knowledge gap that can leave men feeling helpless in the face of fatherhood. And more and more men are recognizing the value of those skills and actively seeking them. Over the years, 20, men have taken the Conscious Fathering class.

But he says receiving this award, from Parent Trust, is a culminating moment for him. Some of the people on that list have been heroes of mine for decades.

Today, he is the Major Gifts Officer and Campaign Manager for Welsey , a nonprofit which provides retirement communities and other services for older adults. He is delighted with the continuing growth of Conscious Fathering.