The Challenging Child:a half-day workshop for parenTs,eduCaTors and ChildCare workers

Yes,�challenging�children�have�a�sweet,�tender�side...�but�raising�a�non-compliant�or�defiant�kid�is�tiring�work�thatrequires�out-of-the-ordinary�tactics.�Spend�half�a�day�with�other�parents�who�have�children�with�similartemperaments�to�find�both�help�and�camaraderie.�In�this�workshop�you�will:�

If�you�have�a�difficult�child�that�you�would�like�to�get�to�know�better,�be�closer�with,�enjoy�more�and�experience�lessresistance�and�more�co-operation�from�them,�then�this�talk�is�for�you!�

Note: For those who have taken my parenting boot camp, this workshop will cover new and more in-depth material.

Alyson Schafer is a psychotherapist, best selling author and internationallyacclaimed parenting expert with an approach that empowers families to live as a democratic unit. Her style is fast, witty, warm and engaging. She is the residentexpert on The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV News Channel and ParentDish.ca.She is an international speaker including the inaugural TEDxKids in Brussels and offers free parenting tips at www.alysonschafer.com

• Complete�self-discovery�exercises�about�our�beliefs�and�personality�style.• Make�guesses�as�to�your�child’s�personality�style�and�the�“fit”�between�parent�and�child.• Examine�the�private�logic�and�mistaken�beliefs�of�your�challenging�child�• Out�of�control�versus�gaining�control?�What�is�the�usefulness�of�explosive�behaviour?

• Learn�brain-based�understanding�of�anger�and�self-regulation• Discover�new�techniques�for�dealing�with�your�child’s�-�emotions�of�frustration�and�anger�and�-�how�to�respond�to�their�explosive�episodes-�loosening�the�child’s�rigid�thinking�• Identify�7�communication�blocks�and�common�triggers• Proactive�problem�solving�through�family�meetings�