Why Doesn’t My Child Listen to Me? A communication workshop for parents

Why Doesn’t My Child Listen to Me?

A communication workshop for parents

Date:  Monday, October 10,  7:00 to 8:30 pm

Call to reserve your seat: (310)408-5616

 

Parenting is a life-long learning process of nurturing our connection with our children.  Parenting is “messy” business.  There is no “prescription” for dealing with the day-to-day challenges of raising children.  There are, however, basic communication tools that can assist parents in dealing positively with challenges, while deepening the relationship between parent and child.     

 

Workshop Content:

This workshop will address issues of communication between parent and child. Although theory will be presented, the emphasis of the workshop will focus on participants’ specific situations or concerns.  Among the tools discussed, will be:

• Intention (a way of “being” with ourselves and with our children)
• “I” messages (owning our feelings and perceptions)
• Resolving conflicts peacefully (win/win model…everyone’s needs are met)
• Facilitating “problem-solving” (creative solutions)
• Honoring feelings (parent’s and child’s)

 

Introducing Facilitators Laura Dotson and Melody Elder

 

 

Laura Dotson M.A., LMFT, the mother of 4 adult children and Ruby’s, Hyla’s, and Ayro’s grandmother, has over 40 years of varied experience working with adults and children.  She was a staff member at Play Mountain Place for 10 years, and for the past 15 years has been the Psych.Consultant at Manhattan Beach Nursery School.  Laura maintains a private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the South Bay, and holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology.

 

 

Melody Elder M.A.Ed., the mother of an adult daughter, is a teacher and parent educator with over 40 years experience working with children and parents in nursery school, elementary school, and home-school settings.  She was a parent education instructor for South Bay Adult School and the Center for Positive Parenting for 14 years.  She works part-time as a teacher and on-site director at Manhattan Beach Nursery School for over the course of 25 years. Melody maintains a private coaching practice in the South Bay where she facilitates parenting support groups as well as meeting 1:1 with parents (www.awakenedheartparenting.com). She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and in Spiritual Psychology and is a credentialed teacher in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education.

Next Presentation:

Date: Monday, October 10

Time:  7:00 to 8:30 pm

Admission/Fees: $20 per person (please pay in advance to Riviera PlaySchool)

Parking:  Free!!!