Classes Schedule
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Positive Discipline for Parents of Preschoolers (2-5 yrs.) 8-week class series
What: This 8-week (16-hour) class series (tailored specifically for parents of preschoolers) provides parents with all the concepts and tools needed to implement Positive Discipline in the home/family setting. Some of the prominent themes include early child brain development, social emotional learning, belonging and significance as innate social needs, the essential nature of long-term positive parent-child relationships, mutual respect, modeling behaviors, authoritative parenting styles that use kindness and firmness at the same time, connection before correction, the criteria for effective discipline, agreements and follow-through, non-violent communication, family meetings, routines, and the internal locus of control that guides parents and children alike to practice self-regulation.
Where: 1740 17th Ave Live Oak Community Resources
When: Tuesday's starting January 28th - March 17th from 6:30-8:30pm
Who: Facilitated by Colleen Murphy, Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, ECE co-op teacher with over 16 years of ECE teaching experience both with children and as a parent educator.
Cost: $100/per person and childcare available at $10/per child/per session
Contact: Call 831-476-7284 x107 for information on registering for the series/ scholarships inquiry
Navigating the School Years with Positive Discipline
What: This 8-week (16-hour) parenting class series is tailored specifically for parents of school-age children and provides parents with all the concepts and tools needed to implement Positive Discipline in the home/family setting. Some of the prominent themes include child brain development, social emotional learning, belonging and significance as innate social needs, the essential nature of long-term positive parent-child relationships, mutual respect, modeling behaviors, authoritative parenting styles that use kindness and firmness at the same time, connection before correction, the criteria for effective discipline, agreements and follow-through, non-violent communication, family meetings, routines, and the internal locus of control that guides parents and children alike to practice self-regulation. Parents have commented that the experiential activities help them better get into their children's world and connect with them on deeper levels!
When: Tuesdays, April 14th - June 2nd, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 1740 17th Ave Live Oak Community Resources
Who: Colleen Murphy, Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, ECE co-op teacher with over 16 years of ECE teaching experience both with children and as a Certified Positive Discipline in the Classroom Educator
Cost: $100 per person and childcare available at $10/per child/per session
Contact: Stephanie ASAP 831-476-7284 x107 or email stephanie @pdcrcc.org for scholarship considerations and early registration!
Navigating Fatherhood with Positive Discipline
What: This Saturday intensive 4-week (8-hour) class series (tailored specifically for fathers and the positive male role models in the lives of children) provides all the concepts and tools needed to successfully implement Positive Discipline. Some of the prominent themes include social-emotional learning, seeking identity, belonging, and significance, the essential role that fathers and other men play in the lives of their families and community, modeling mutual respect, and demonstrating the positive attributes of 'REAL' men.
When: Saturdays, February 22nd- March 21st, 2020 from 10am-12pm
Where: Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Who: Facilitated by Bret Smith, Performance Consultant and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
Cost: $100 per person. $20 for the optional PD book (sold separately).
Contact: Call 831-476-7284 x107 for scholarships, sliding scale fee and registration information
Request a Workshop to come to you!
Request a workshop for your parent community to learn how to:
•Guide positive behaviors using encouragement instead of rewards
•Discover the motive behind your child’s misbehavior and how to use effective solutions rather than punishment
•Improve sibling relationships by providing your children with life-long conflict resolution skills
•Conduct Family Meetings and understand their powerful contribution to the family unit
•Support the development of your child’s internal motivation and ability to self-regulate
•Teach your child to be cooperative and capable through modeling and curiosity questions
•Practice listening in new ways, make agreements and follow through with kindness and firmness
•Celebrate and guide your unique and individual child
•Use self-care to support yourself and family
•Understand developmental appropriateness of your young child and you tween/teens!
Cost: we can work within any budget, do not hesitate to contact us to discuss making this feasible for your community-based organization or school site!
Contact: Stephanie Barron Lu to request any Positive Discipline offering via email stephanie@pdcrcc.org or call 831-476-7284 x107
We have offerings available in English/Spanish, and have facilitators available across Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties!