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    • 04 Dec 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 15 Dec 2023
    • 12:30 PM
    • ONLINE via Zoom - London, UK and New York, USA (December 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 2023)


    Trainer(s): Joy Marchese, CPDLT and Jody Malterre, CPDT

    Dates and Times: December 4, 6, 8, 11,13,15, 2023
    Mon/Wed/Fri 7-9:30 am PST; 8–10:30 am MST; 9-11:30 am CST; 10 am-12:30 pm EST; 3:00 pm-5:30 pm GMT

    Location: 
    ONLINE via Zoom - London, UK and New York, USA

    Cost:   £ 399/$399 Early Registration, available until 10/15/2023.  £450/$450 Regular Registration.  Book in groups of 3 and receive a discount of  £40/$40 per person. Contact Jody directly. Limit 25. 

    Trainer Information: Joy is a global educational consultant, author, keynote speaker, parent coach, and emotional architect. For 25 years Joy has worked with thousands of children, parents, teachers and professionals to help foster a happy and flourishing environment in the home, schools, and in the workplace.

    Joy is the founder of Positive Discipline UK and a co-author of Positive Discipline for Today's Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent. She runs a successful global educational consultancy and coaching practice and develops SEL courses and products to teach social emotional skills in the homes, schools, and organizations throughout the world.

    Jody enjoys work as a Positive Discipline Trainer, Montessori teacher trainer, parent coach, and public speaker. Her work includes consulting with teachers, administrators and parents. She also works with businesses as a facilitator of Empowering People in the Workplace. Jody holds a certificate in Adlerian Studies through the Idaho Society of Individual Psychology and a Montessori credential for kids ages 2-12. Currently, she serves as a Co-Chair of the Educators Section of North American Adlerian Society of Adlerian Psychologists (NASAP).

    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  (International): https://www.joymarchese.com/events-and-workshops/p/tp;  US: https://parentteachercoach.com/classes

    Download Flyer

    Contact: Joy Marchese, joy@joymarchese.com, +15167606243
    Jody Malterre, jody@parentteachercoach.com

    Special needs/accommodations:
     If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Jody Malterre, jody@parentteachercoach.com in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 08 Jan 2024
    • 9:00 AM (MST)
    • 19 Jan 2024
    • 11:30 AM (MST)
    • ONLINE via Zoom - Boise, ID (January 8, 10, 12, 15, 17,19, 2024)


    Title:  Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way


    Trainer: Jody Malterre, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 01/08/2024 - 01/19/2024
    January 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 2024
    9:00 am-11:30 am MST

    Location: 
    ONLINE via Zoom -(Boise, ID)

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 12/15/2023. $499 Regular Registration. Register 3 or more and take $40 off each. Limit 30. 

    Trainer Information: 

    Jody Malterre is a Positive Discipline Trainer; Montessori Teacher TrainerSchool Consultant/Speaker; Parent Coach

    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  https://parentteachercoach.com/classes 

    Download Flyer

    Contact: Jody Malterre, jodymalterre@mac.com, 208-761-9080

    Special needs/accommodations:
     If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Jody Malterre, jodymalterre@mac.com, 208-761-9080 in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 08 Jan 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 24 Jan 2024
    • 3:30 PM
    • Online via zoom - Greenville, USA (January 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 2024)
    • 24
    Register

    Trainer: Kelly Pfeiffer, CPDLT 

    Date and Time:  

    01/08/2024 - 01/24/2024

    January 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 2024

    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern Time)

    Location: Online via Zoom (United States)


    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $325 Early Registration, available until 12/16/2023. $375 Regular Registration. Participant limit: 24.

    Trainer Information:  

    Kelly Pfeiffer has been teaching the Positive Discipline curriculum for over twenty years, is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and is a founding member of the Positive Discipline Association. Kelly has experience as a Training Coordinator for a statewide government agency and she has actively contributed to the professional development of Positive Discipline Educators and Trainers by planning many educational events and Positive Discipline Trainer certification workshops for the Positive Discipline Association. After raising her children using Positive Discipline tools, Kelly has traveled to Europe, Asia and South America to train Positive Discipline Educators and Trainers and to administer and support professional development events sponsored by the Positive Discipline Association.

    Workshop Description: 
    The Art of Facilitating Positive Discipline (developed by Jane Nelsen and Nadine Gaudin) is an experiential workshop. You will go deeper into facilitation skills, grow as a person, and have fun! This workshop (with many new activities) is meant for you to see where and how you can model Positive Discipline even more and raise your awareness on your facilitation skills.  

    IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to attend the Art of Facilitating a Workshop, you must have completed one of the Positive Discipline Association workshops: Teaching Parent the Positive Discipline Way (TP), Positive Discipline in the Classroom (PDC) or Positive Discipline for Early Childhood Educators (ECE).

    Participants in this workshop will: 

    1. Modeling through leadership, facilitation skills to support total group participation and engagement, encouraging group cohesiveness. 
    2. Understand how to use PD with your colleagues (for co-facilitation and cooperation as a group). 
    3. Grow your self-encouragement and deepen your Adlerian understanding.

    Examples of Activities:

    • Enhance a growth mindset 
    • Foster participation 
    • Hold a secure atmosphere 
    • Be grounded 
    • Walk your talk 

    Contact: Kelly Pfeiffer, Kelly.GoInteractive@gmail.com, 18644770027

    Download flyer

    Cancellation/Refund Policy:

    • Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop.
    • Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost.
    • Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 
    • In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.
    • 13 Jan 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 24 Feb 2024
    • 11:15 AM
    • ONLINE via Zoom (Washington DC) January 13, 20, 27 and February 10, 17, 24, 2024)
    • 14
    Register

    Title: Positive Discipline in the Classroom 


    Facilitator:  KC Hill, CPDT 

    Dates and Times: 01/13/2024 - 02/24/2024
    January 13, 20, 27 & February 10, 17, 24, 2024
    Saturdays, 9:00 am-11:15 EST, 15:00-17:15 CET


    Location: 
    ONLINE via Zoom (Washington DC)

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 12/22/2023. $499 Regular Registration.  Four (4) or more registering together take $50 off the fee.. Limit 16.

    Facilitator Information: Hello, I'm from the U.S.A., living in Switzerland for 30 years. I have 2 wonderful adult sons living in Denver, Colorado and one wonderful adult wife (their mother) living with me in Switzerland.
    My professional and academic training:  BA in Ecology-Conservation, Vassar College, New York State 1979;  BS and Teacher Certification in Science Education, University of Maryland at College Park 1986
    Teacher and School Director at an international school in the Swiss Alps 1993-2011;  Special Ed teacher in Swiss public school. 2013-2022
    Positive Discipline: TP (DVD Course) 2013, PDC in London 2015, ACT in Barcelona 2017, KJR London 2019; My company name: Connections – for relationships that matter; Website: www.connections-rtm.com


    Workshop Description:  This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for teachers, counselors, school staff and administrators who want an effective discipline approach that integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging student behaviors.  Attendees will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator and will learn to: 

    1. Develop a large teaching toolbox of kind and firm discipline approaches. 
    2. Establish explicit classroom structures and procedures. 
    3. Create an equitable classroom community based on mutual respect. 
    4. Understand the motivation behind students' misbehavior and how to encourage positive change. 
    5. Facilitate effective class meetings teaching social skills and problem-solving. 
    6. Learn Positive Discipline/Adlerian Psychology for use in the classroom and school community. 

    Download Flyer

    Contact: KC Hill, kc.hill@connections-rtm.com, 41795873843

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact  KC Hill, kc.hill@connections-rtm.com, 41795873843, in advance. 

    Additional InformationThis course not only gives you the skills and preparation you need to be able to successfully bring Positive Discipline into your classroom, it also awards you with the official certification of the Positive Discipline Association, recognized as a mark of excellence in countries around the globe.  Participants also appreciate the contact with other experienced teachers from different countries and leave the course enthusiastic about implementing PD in their classrooms and schools.

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 13 Jan 2024
    • 11:00 AM (MST)
    • 27 Jan 2024
    • 2:00 PM (MST)
    • ONLINE Via Zoom - (January 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 2024) (Mesa, AZ)



    Title: Positive Discipline in the Classroom

    Facilitator(s): Dodie Blomberg, CPDLT & Eva Dwight, CDPT

    Dates and Times: 01/13/2024 - 01/27/2024
    January 13, 14, 20, 21 & 27, 2024
    Jan 13, 14, 20, 21: 11:00 am-2:00 pm MST. Jan 27: 11:00 am-1:00 pm. MST

    Location: ONLINE Via Zoom (Mesa, AZ)


    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until12/16/2023 $499 Regular Registration. Limit 30

    Facilitator Information: Dodie Blomberg, MEd, is passionate about helping people improve their lives through creating respectful relationships in their families, schools and communities. She taught 5th grade in Tempe, Arizona for 12 years. She is a Lead Trainer for the Positive Discipline Association and an Adler Trained Coach. She facilitates Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings all over Arizona, the United States, and internationally. For the past 3 years, Dodie has had the amazing opportunity to facilitate over 50 Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings in China. She is most proud of her two children, Colton 28 and Cassidy 25. For more information about the services she offers, go to www.dodieblomberg.com.

    After teaching junior and senior high English for 12 years, Eva Dwight earned her Master's Degree in educational counseling in 1997 and worked as a school counselor for 20 years. She is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, an Adler Trained Coach, and she serves on the Board of Directors for the Positive Discipline Association. Her parenting articles have appeared in the nationally published blog allthemoms.com. She has been married for 37 years and is the proud parent of two sons, ages 26 and 28. For more information about the services she offers, go to www.evadwight.com.


    Workshop Description:  

    This is an online interactive and streamed video workshop designed for teachers, counselors, school staff and administrators who want an effective discipline approach that integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging student behaviors. Attendees will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator and will learn to: 

    1. Develop a large teaching toolbox of kind and firm discipline approaches. 
    2. Establish explicit classroom structures and procedures. 
    3. Create an equitable classroom community based on mutual respect. 
    4. Understand the motivation behind students' misbehavior and how to encourage positive change. 
    5. Facilitate effective class meetings teaching social skills and problem-solving. 
    6. Learn Positive Discipline/Adlerian Psychology for use in the classroom and school community. 

    To Register: https://evadwight.com/workshop-registration#826e695a-e5c9-40e7-82c8-8874c2f1e2be

    DOWNLOAD FLYER

    Contact: Dodie Blomberg, dodieblombergpda@yahoo.com, 480-213-0341
    Eva Dwight, endwightccc@gmail.com, 480-363-7686

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Eva Dwight at 480-363-7686, in advance.

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.


    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 18 Jan 2024
    • 9:00 AM (PST)
    • 22 Feb 2024
    • 11:30 AM (PST)
    • ONLINE - San Diego, CA (Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2024)


    Trainer(s): Julie Iraninejad, CPDLT

    Dates and Times: 01/18/2024 - 02/22/2024
    Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2024
    9:00 AM -11:30 AM PST

    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST

    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Central European Time (Madrid)

     
    Location:
    ONLINE via Zoom - San Diego, California

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 12/18/2023. $499 Regular Registration.  3 or more registering together, take $40 off each registration. Limit 30 participants maximum.

    Trainer Information: 

    Julie Iraninejad, M.Ed. is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator, and a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer who trains Parent Educators and Classroom Teachers for the Positive Discipline Association. Julie has a Masters of Education in Montessori/Early Childhood Education and has many years of teaching experience. She holds current teaching certificates in early childhood education, elementary education, ESL and bilingual education, as well as Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) diplomas in Infancy and Primary Montessori. She has been trained in restorative justice and restorative practices by the International Institute of Restorative Practices (IIRP) and is also trained in Responsive Classroom by the Center for Responsive Schools. She is a Virtues Project Facilitator and has helped encourage and empower families and communities in character education for twenty years. Most importantly, she is a wife and mother of two precious children.


    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  www.parentingforabetterworld.org/upcoming-courses

    Contact:  Julie Iraninejad, julie@parentingforabetterworld.org,    

    +34 687 171 139

    Download Flyer  Download Flyer2

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact julie@parentingforabetterworld.org, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 18 Jan 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 29 Feb 2024
    • 3:15 PM
    • ONLINE Via Zoom - Washington, DC (January 18, 25, February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024)
    • 14
    Register


    Title: Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

    Facilitator: KC Hill, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 01/18/2024 - 02/29/2024
    January 18, 25, February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024
    Thursdays, 1:00-3:15 pm EST; 19:00-21:15 pm CET

    Location: 
    ONLINE Via Zoom

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English. 

    Facilitator Information: Hello, I'm from the U.S.A., living in Switzerland for 30 years. I have 2 wonderful adult sons living in Denver, Colorado and one wonderful adult wife (their mother) living with me in Switzerland.  My professional and academic training:  BA in Ecology-Conservation, Vassar College, New York State 1979;  BS and Teacher Certification in Science Education, University of Maryland at College Park 1986;  Teacher and School Director at an international school in the Swiss Alps 1993-2011;  Special Ed teacher in Swiss public school. 2013-2022;  Positive Discipline: TP (DVD Course) 2013, PDC in London 2015, ACT in Barcelona 2017, KJR London 2019My company name: Connections – for relationships that matter: www.connections-rtm.com

    Cost:  $449 Early Registration, available until 12/22/23 . $499 Regular Registration. Four (4) or more registering together take $50 off each fee.  Limit 16.

    Workshop Description: 

    This is an online interactive and streamed video workshop designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    Download Flyer

    Contact: KC Hill, kc.hill@connections-rtm.com, +41795873843

    Special needs/accommodations:
     If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact KC Hill, kc.hill@connectionsrtm.com, +41795873843 in advance. 

    Additional InformationQuotes from past participants of this class: "I loved the experiential learning and how we all got to facilitate different activities. The feedback provided after facilitation was really helpful.""I liked the fact that there are tools, practices & activities that are so easily understood and can be communicated to all parents no matter their struggles.""I loved meeting the other students from all over; different cultures."; "KC is an excellent facilitator. He has years of experience that he combines with his PD wisdom to make the class beneficial." 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 20 Jan 2024
    • 8:30 AM (PST)
    • 27 Jan 2024
    • 4:30 PM (PST)
    • IN PERSON - San Jose, CA (Jan 20 & 27, 2024)
    • 22
    Register


    Facilitator: Cathy Kawakami, CPDLT


    Dates and Times: 01/20/2024 - 01/27/2024

    January 20 and 27, 2024
    8:30am-4:30pm PST on 2 consecutive Saturdays

    Location: In Person

    1513 Kooser Road

    San Jose, CA, United States

    Cost:  $449 Early Registration, available until 12/20/2023. $499 Regular Registration.  Four (4) or more registering together take $40 off the fee. Limit 24 participants maximum.

    Facilitator Information: 

    Cathy Kawakami is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer from San Jose, CA. She offers Positive Discipline training for parents, educators and others who are looking for an effective discipline approach that integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. She has been working with schools and families for over 15 years and specializes in parent participation and cooperative school programs. She has additional training in early childhood education and is passionate about sharing Positive Discipline with others and improving relationships for all. Cathy has served on the Positive Discipline Association's Board of Directors and regularly leads the PDA Lab School meetings. She works with local non-profit organizations to share the work of Positive Discipline near and far. You can contact Cathy through her website at www.middlegroundparenting.com


    Workshop Description:
    This two-day interactive workshop is designed for early childhood educators, teachers and caregivers who work with children from birth to six years of age. (Parents will also find this workshop helpful, however, the focus is on early childhood education).  Participants will learn to apply principles and tools of Positive Discipline, an Adlerian research-based philosophy, to working wit groups of young children.  They will also gain a deeper understanding of how young children learn, the importance of belonging and social and emotional learning, and how best to teach those skills in a classroom or care setting.  Participants will earn recognitions as Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educators and will learn to:

    1. Create a classroom or care setting where children can develop a sense of belonging and significance based on the importance of contribution and mutual respect. 
    2. Understand how young children learn and how to adapt teaching to the needs of this age group. 
    3. Foster essential social and emotional skills to support development and school readiness and to understand behavior and how to guide it in groups of young children. 
    4. Teach the essential skills for developmentally appropriate participation in class meetings. 
    5. Learn Positive Discipline and Adlerian concepts for use in the classroom, preschool community, and with parents. 

    Contact: Cathy Kawakami, cathykawakami.pda@gmail.com, 408-314-9035

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact cathykawakami.pda@gmail.com, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 22 Jan 2024
    • 11:30 AM (PST)
    • 02 Feb 2024
    • 2:00 PM (PST)
    • ONLINE via Zoom - San Diego, CA (January 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 February 2 2024))


    Trainer(s): Yogi Patel, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 01/22/2024 - 02/02/2024
    January 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, and February 2, 2024
    11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST

    Location: ONLINE via Zoom 

    San Diego, California

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 12/15/2023. $499 Regular Registration.  Four (4) or more registering together take $50 off the registration fee. Limit 30.

    Trainer Information: 

    Yogi Patel founded Heartfelt, a Positive Discipline and Montessori consultancy. Yogi is the founder of Kinderhouse Montessori Schools and Heartfelt. She is a certified Positive Discipline Trainer and a Master Trainer for Empowering People in the Workplace. She holds a certificate in yoga, a Primary Certificate in AMI Montessori education, and a degree in Early Childhood Administration. Fueled by her love, Yogi offers Positive Discipline seminars, one-on-one coaching, and certification training to leaders, teachers, parents, and children worldwide. She volunteers with the PDA board as an outreach and educational advisor to the Trunks and Leaves organization board. Yogi enjoys yoga, cooking, HIIT training, and gardening. Her passion is educating and nurturing children while advocating for youths worldwide to keep them safe from emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. She now feels fulfilled when helping children gain a sense of belonging and significance


    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  https://www.yogipateltte.com/registration/p/tponline

    Download Flyer

    Contact:  Yogi Patel, yogi@yogipateltte.com, +16193561149

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact yogi@yogipateltte.com in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 23 Jan 2024
    • 9:00 AM (PST)
    • 08 Feb 2024
    • 11:30 AM (PST)
    • ONLINE Via Zoom - (January 23, 25, 30, February 1, 6, 8, 2024, San Jose, CA)
    • 20
    Register

    Title:  Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

    Facilitator: Becky Divinski, CPDLT

    Dates and Times: 01/23/2024 - 02/08/2024
    January 23, 25, 30, February 1, 6, 8, 2024

    9:00 am - 11:30 am PST

    Location: ONLINE Via Zoom (San Jose, CA)

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English. 

    Facilitator Information: Becky is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer, Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator. Her 10+ years of Positive Discipline trainings include Positive Discipline in the Classroom and Early Childhood to staff at schools, Positive Discipline classes, workshops, and talks to parents, and team-building workshops for adults using the Positive Discipline concepts and tools. She has also worked with schools on solutions to bullying (prevention and response to bullying). She applies the Positive Discipline principles at home with her own family. Becky believes that a community approach to education benefits everyone and makes it easier to help families, schools, and organizations grow children into responsible, respectful, and happy adults.

    Cost:  $449 Early Registration, available until 12/23/2023. $499 Regular Registration. Four (4) or more registering together take $50 off the fee. Limit 20

    Workshop Description: 

    This is an online interactive and streamed video workshop designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    Additional Information: Generate an awareness of cross-cultural issues in facilitating social and emotional learning.

    Download Flyer

    Contact: Becky Divinski, becky@kindandfirmparenting.com408-359-7257

    Special needs/accommodations:
     If you have any special accommodation needs, pleas contact BeckyDivinski, becky@kindandfirmparenting.com408-359-7257  in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 26 Jan 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • ONLINE via Zoom (January 26, 2024)
    Register


    CE Credits Available!

    Join us for inspiring and transformative online conference sessions dedicated to exploring Positive Discipline and mental health. Positive Discipline uses an experiential learning model based on Adlerian Psychology which provides a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. Sessions will explore the intersection of Positive Discipline and mental health. This event is designed to empower individuals, professionals, and communities with Adlerian-based Positive Discipline tools and knowledge needed to thrive.

    Learn from Positive Discipline Trainers who are licensed mental health professionals, therapists, researchers, and advocates as they share how Positive Discipline and Adlerian Psychology provide practical strategies for promoting mental health.

    Together, we can be part of the conversation around mental health and contribute to a world where everyone has the resources and support, they need to thrive. Join us and be part of the change for a mentally healthier and more resilient society.

    Date: Friday, January 26, 2024

    Time: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) Check your time zone
    Language: English only 

    Format: Live Online 

    Recordings: Available to registered participants two weeks after the event.

    Intended Audience: Social workers, mental health professionals, play therapists, counselors, psychologists, parent educators, other professionals.


    SCHEDULE

     TIME  SESSION
     11:30 AM – 12:30 PM  Opening Panel   
     12:30 PM – 12:45 PM  Break
     12:45 PM –2:15 PM  Session One
     2:15 PM – 2:30 PM  Break
     2:30 PM – 4:00 PM  Session Two





    REGISTRATION TYPES

    $99 – General
    $89 – PDA Members (Before registering login to www.positivediscipline.org)

    $69 – Students


    KEY HIGHLIGHTS

    • Inspiring Stories: Hear personal stories of resilience from individuals who have overcome mental health challenges illustrating recovery and wellness are possible and that no one is alone on this journey.
    • Interactive Experiential Learning: Engage in hands-on, interactive conference sessions that provide valuable skills and techniques for managing stress, building resilience, and fostering emotional well-being.
    • Community Support: Connect with a diverse and inclusive community of attendees, including mental health professionals, educators, students, and anyone passionate about mental well-being.
    • Advocacy and Awareness: Explore ways to become an advocate for mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental health equity in your community.
    • Networking: Build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals who share a commitment to improving mental health.

    CONFERENCE PROGRAM
    Download Full Program Information

    • The Other Side of ACEs: How the Building Blocks of HOPE and Adlerian Concepts Promote Positive Childhood Experiences – Aisha Pope, LCSW & LaTysa Flowers-Jackson
    • Rethinking Parenting Anxious Kids: Using SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and Positive Discipline to Reframe and Rethink Supporting Anxious Kids and their Parents – Julianne Reilly, LCSW
    • Promoting Mental Health in the Classroom Through Belonging and Significance – Lois Ingber, LCSW
    • Positive Discipline Tools for Working With Families in Counseling – Lora Ferguson, LPC-S
    • Using Positive Discipline Tools to Teach Children Self-Soothing – Noha Alshugairi, LMFT
    • Using Positive Discipline and Adlerian Psychology to Build Resilience in Times of Change and Uncertainty – Deborah Owen-Sohocki, LPC
    • How to Keep the Joy in Relationships: A Positive Discipline Perspective – Mary Tamborski, LMFT 

    CE CREDIT AVAILABLE

    Up to 4 hours of NBCC CE Credit. The Positive Discipline Association is an approved National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    Did you know that you can be a sponsor at the Positive Discipline Mental Health Conference? More Information

    PDA members receive a 5% discount. 

    Sponsorship Application

    CANCELLATION POLICY

    • A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to conference date.
    • Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before the conference date. However, paid registrants can transfer to future PDA training event including workshops within one year at no additional cost.
    • Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the event. 
    • Participants will be notified by email if for any reason the event is cancelled.

    For special needs accommodations, please contact
    onlinelearning@positivediscipline.org

    • 29 Jan 2024
    • 9:15 AM
    • 21 Feb 2024
    • 11:30 AM
    • ONLINE via Zoom - New York, NY (Jan 29, 31, Feb 5, 7, 14, 21 2024))


    Trainer(s): Kathleen McClay, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 01/29/2024 - 02/21/2024
    January 29, 31 February 5, 7, 14, 21 2024
    9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, EST


    Location:
    ONLINE via Zoom - New York, New York

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 12/31/2023. $499 Regular Registration. Contact facilitator for information on group discount. Limit 30 participants maximum.

    Trainer Information: 

    Kathleen McClay, a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer and Co-Founder of Positive Discipline New Jersey, has enjoyed facilitating workshops for parents and educators since 2010. Her many years of experience in the field of early childhood education as preschool director and teacher, along with her degree in special education, have inspired in Kathleen a passion to help children develop the skills necessary to become capable, contributing members of their kindergarten classrooms and beyond.

    As a Consultant with the School Culture and Climate Initiative, based at the Center for Human and Social Development of Saint Elizabeth University and a member of the United Way Success By 6 Social Emotional Learning Team, Kathleen has the opportunity to work with adults and students as they focus upon cultivating healthy, safe, respectful and engaging school climates.

    Positive Discipline New Jersey provides training, consultation and certification workshops to many public and private schools (PreK-12) and districts as well as community organizations. PDNJ specializes in: Whole School Positive Discipline Certification, On-Site Training, PD Leadership Team Support, Classroom Observation/Feedback and Parent Education.

    Kathleen is deeply committed to sharing the Adlerian philosophy and tools of Positive Discipline as a framework for building respectful relationships and helping children to develop essential social, emotional and life skills for independence and strong character. She has worked with international audiences and is honored to be helping forward the Positive Discipline movement as it spreads across the globe and throughout the United States. She describes her experience with Positive Discipline as life altering. "I began to see children and behavior through a different lens. Before long, it positively impacted all of my relationships. It's been an amazing journey and I love sharing this information with others and learning alongside participants."


    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/746106343157?aff=oddtdtcreator 

    Download Flyer

    Contact:  Kathleen McClay, mcclaypd@gmail.com, 2017386948

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact, mcclaypd@gmail.com advance. 

                              The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 29 Jan 2024
    • 5:00 PM (MST)
    • 04 Mar 2024
    • 7:30 PM (MST)
    • ONLINE via Zoom - Boise, ID (January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 2024))


    Title:  Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way


    Trainer: Jody Malterre, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 01/29/2024 - 03/04/2024
    January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm MST

    Location: 
    ONLINE via Zoom -(Boise, ID)

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 01/10/2024. $499 Regular Registration.  Register 3 or more and take $40 off each. Limit 30. 

    Trainer Information: 

    Jody Malterre is a Positive Discipline Trainer; Montessori Teacher TrainerSchool Consultant/Speaker; Parent Coach

    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  https://parentteachercoach.com/classes 

    Download Flyer

    Contact: Jody Malterre, jodymalterre@mac.com, 208-761-9080

    Special needs/accommodations:
     If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Jody Malterre, jodymalterre@mac.com, 208-761-9080 in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 01 Feb 2024
    • 8:30 AM (PST)
    • 02 Feb 2024
    • 4:30 PM (PST)
    • IN-PERSON - Coronado, CA (Feb 1-2, 2024)

    Facilitator: Fernanda Lee, M.A.Ed., CPDLT

    Dates and Times:
    2/1/2024 - 2/2/2024
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST

    Location:

    In Person - J Avenue
    Coronado, California

    Cost:  $449 Early Registration, available until 12/31/2023. $499 Regular Registration ends 01/24/2024.  Limit 20.

    Facilitator Information: 

    Fernanda Lee, M.A.Ed, is a lead trainer in Positive Discipline, serving parents, health professionals, teachers, early childhood educators, couples, and professionals in the workplace in the United States, Brazil, Portugal and Luxembourg.

    She holds a degree in business administration and worked for Accenture, Bank of America and other investment brokers, until she became a mother. She also holds a Master Degree in Education, with Pupil Personnel Services credential, and has served as a school counselor in elementary and middle public schools.

    Fernanda was featured in two national magazines "Escola" and "English as a Foreign Language" discussing the practical application of Positive Discipline in the classroom. She is very thankful to be raising her two teenagers with Positive Discipline, as without it she would have pulled out all her hair.

    To learn more about Fernanda and her work, please visit www.filosofiapositiva.com.br / Instagram: @filosofiapositivaoficial

    Workshop Description: 
    Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen) is a research-based parent education program that provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially based parenting groups. This program stands alone or offers significant enhancement to any program. It provides experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change. 

    Participants in this workshop will: 

    1. Learn research based effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive). 
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert. 
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children. 
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes and individual work with families.

    Download Flyer

    To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-parenting-the-positive-discipline-way-ce-credit-in-person-tickets-522108690147?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Contact: Fernanda Lee, fe@filosofiapositiva.com.br, 858-444-0093

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Fernanda at fe@filosofiapositiva.com.br, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.


    • 02 Feb 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • 03 Feb 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • IN-PERSON Washington, DC, USA

    Title:  Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

    Facilitators: Julianne Reilly, CDPT and Lora Ferguson, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 02/02/2024 - 02/03/2024
    8:30am-4:30pm (EST)


    Location: 4700 Whitehaven Parkway NW
    Washington, DC, USA

    Cost:  $499 Regular Registration. (lunch included) Limit 40.

    Facilitator Information: Julianne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and skilled parent coach with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She is a former teacher and a current school counselor. Julianne has a passion for supporting parents and caregivers as they navigate the many challenges that come along with raising children. Julianne has extensive experience working in schools and helping children (and their parents) with learning challenges, ADHD, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and other everyday challenges that arise.
    Julianne is a Certified Positive Discipline© Parent Educator and Certified Positive Discipline© Classroom Educator and her work with parents and families is centered in the tenets of Positive Discipline and Adlerian Psychology. She specializes in working with parents and caregivers both in individual and group settings and strongly believes that, with support and the right tools, families can work through obstacles and challenges and find joy in the process of raising and supporting their children into adulthood. Most importantly, Julianne is a mother of two children who give her daily opportunities to practice imperfectly.

    Lora: As a mom to a teenage son and a tween daughter, I have found parenting to be both the most rewarding and the most challenging part of my life journey. I love my kids with every part of my being, and yet sometimes I can't wait to get away from them for a quiet moment to myself (or a week -long vacation if I'm lucky). If you are a parent reading this, I understand this polarity you experience and I have been there many times! We need the support of other parents to truly feel that we aren't alone. I found my way to Positive Discipline first as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with teens and their parents back in 2008. I love using the tools and concepts of PD to help families grow closer through encouragement, contribution, and mutual respect. I find that helping parents focus on the long term goals they have for their children (that they are kind, generous, thoughtful, resilient, balanced, and so on) allow parents to relax and breathe into the process of nurturing their relationship with their child. And most importantly, they are able to slowly let go of controlling their child's behavior and refocusing on controlling their own behavior so they can be a powerful influence. I use PD in both a private counseling setting in my work at Austin Family Counseling, and through workshops with parents and caregivers in the community. I have done PD workshops in preschools, elementary schools, churches, non-profit agencies, and correctional institutes. I love sharing PD with parents and caregivers, educators, business leaders, direct care workers, and anyone who wants to be better at relationships. Please contact me if you want to learn more about bringing Positive Discipline to your group or family!

    Workshop Description: 
    Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen) is a research-based parent education program that provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially based parenting groups. This program stands alone or offers significant enhancement to any program. It provides experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change. 

    Participants in this workshop will: 

    1. Learn research based effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive). 
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert. 
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children. 
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes and individual work with families.

    To Register:  https://weaver-and-associates.squarespace.com/upcoming-events-and-workshops/teaching-parenting-the-positive-discipline-way

    Additional Information:  This training has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Metro DC Chapter for 13.0 Continuing Education Hours Approval code: 230202-03WA

    Contact: Julianne Reilly, julianne@weaverandassociates.net, 301-802-1191
    Lora Ferguson, lora@austinfamilycounseling.com, 512-694-9298

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Julianne Reilly at julianne@weaverandassociates.net, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 07 Feb 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 28 Feb 2024
    • 3:30 PM
    • ONLINE Via Zoom - Greenville, SC (Feb 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28, 2024)
    • 23
    Register


    Facilitator: 
    Kelly Pfeiffer, CPDLT

    Dates and Times: 02/07/2024 - 02/28/2024
    February 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28, 2024
    1:00pm - 3:30pm EST

    Location: ONLINE Via Zoom

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English. 

    Facilitator Information: 

    Kelly Pfeiffer has been teaching the Positive Discipline curriculum for over twenty years, is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and is a founding member of the Positive Discipline Association. Kelly has experience as a Training Coordinator for a statewide government agency and she has actively contributed to the professional development of Positive Discipline Educators and Trainers by planning many educational events and Positive Discipline Trainer certification workshops for the Positive Discipline Association. After raising her children using Positive Discipline tools, Kelly has traveled to Europe, Asia and South America to train Positive Discipline Educators and Trainers and to administer and support professional development events sponsored by the Positive Discipline Association.

    Cost:  $449.00 Early Registration, available until 01/08/2024. $499.00 Regular Registration.  4 or more registering together, take $50 off the fee. Limit 24.

    Workshop Description: 

    This is an online interactive and streamed video workshop designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    Download Flyer

    Contact: Kelly Pfeiffer, Kelly.GoInteractive@gmail.com, 18644770027

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Kelly.GoInteractive@gmail.com in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 17 Feb 2024
    • 8:30 AM (PST)
    • 18 Feb 2024
    • 4:30 PM (PST)
    • IN-PERSON San Diego, CA (Feb 17-18, 2024)

    Facilitator: Yogi Patel, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 02/17/2024 - 02/18/2024
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm PST

    Location: In Person

    1219 Camino Del Mar

    San Diego (Del Mar), CA, United States

    Language: This workshop will be facilitated in English


    Cost:  $449 Early Registration, available until 01/15/2024. $499 Regular Registration.  Four (4) or more registering together take $50 off the fee. Limit 30

    Facilitator Information: 

    Yogi Patel founded Heartfelt, a Positive Discipline and Montessori consultancy. Yogi is the founder of Kinderhouse Montessori Schools and Heartfelt. She is a certified Positive Discipline Trainer and a Master Trainer for Empowering People in the Workplace. She holds a certificate in yoga, a Primary Certificate in AMI Montessori education, and a degree in Early Childhood Administration. Fueled by her love, Yogi offers Positive Discipline seminars, one-on-one coaching, and certification training to leaders, teachers, parents, and children worldwide. She volunteers with the PDA board as an outreach and educational advisor to the Trunks and Leaves organization board. Yogi enjoys yoga, cooking, HIIT training, and gardening. Her passion is educating and nurturing children while advocating for youths worldwide to keep them safe from emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. She now feels fulfilled when helping children gain a sense of belonging and significance.

    Workshop Description: 
    Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen) is a research-based parent education program that provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially based parenting groups. This program stands alone or offers significant enhancement to any program. It provides experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change. 

    Participants in this workshop will: 

    1. Learn research based effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive). 
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert. 
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children. 
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes and individual work with families.

    Download Flyer:

    To Register: https://www.yogipateltte.com/registration/p/tpipfeb

    Contact: Yogi Patel, yogi@yogipateltte.com, +1619-356-1149

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact yogi@yogipateltte.com, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 17 Feb 2024
    • 11:00 AM (MST)
    • 02 Mar 2024
    • 2:00 PM (MST)
    • ONLINE via Zoom - (February 17, 18, 24, 25, March 2, 2024)

    Title: Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

    Facilitator(s): Dodie Blomberg, CPDLT and Eva Dwight, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 02/17/2024 - 03/02/2024
    Feb. 17, 18, 24, 25 & March 2, 2024
    Feb. 17, 18, 24, 25: 11:00 am-2:00 pm MST, March 2: 11:00 am-1:00 pm MST


    Location:
    ONLINE via Zoom (Mesa, AZ)

    Cost: Early Registration $449, available until 01/20/2024. $499 Regular Registration. Limit 30.

    Trainer Information: After teaching English Language Arts for 12 years, Eva Dwight earned her Master's Degree in educational counseling in 1997 and worked as a school counselor for 20 years. She is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, an Adler Trained Coach, and she serves on the Positive Discipline Association Board of Directors. She has been married for 37 years and is the proud parent of two sons, ages 28 and 26. For more information about the services she offers, go to www.evadwight.com.

    Dodie Blomberg, MEd, is passionate about helping people improve their lives through creating respectful relationships in their families, schools and communities. She taught 5th grade in Tempe, Arizona for 12 years. She is a Lead Trainer for the Positive Discipline Association and an Adler Trained Coach. She facilitates Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings all over Arizona, the United States, and internationally. For the past 3 years, Dodie has had the amazing opportunity to facilitate over 50 Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings in China. She is most proud of her two children, Colton 28 and Cassidy 25. For more information about the services she offers, go to www.dodieblomberg.com.


    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  https://evadwight.com/workshop-registration 

    Download Flyer

    Contact: Eva Dwight, endwightccc@gmail.com, 480-363-7686
    Dodie Blomberg, dodieblombergpda@yahoo.com480-213-0341


    Special needs/accommodations:
     If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Eva Dwight at 480-363-7686 in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 22 Feb 2024
    • 8:30 AM (CST)
    • 23 Feb 2024
    • 5:00 PM (CST)
    • IN PERSON Austin, TX (February 22-23, 2024)



    Facilitator(s):  Lora Ferguson, CPDT

    Dates and Times:  02/22/2024 - 02/23/2024

    8:30am - 5:00pm CST

    Location: In Person

    5226 West William Cannon Drive

    Austin, TX, United States

    Language: This workshop will be facilitated in English


    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 01/22/2024. $499 Regular Registration. Limit 25 participants.

    Facilitator Information: 

    As a mom to a teenage son and a tween daughter, I have found parenting to be both the most rewarding and the most challenging part of my life journey. I love my kids with every part of my being, and yet sometimes I can't wait to get away from them for a quiet moment to myself (or a week -long vacation if I'm lucky). If you are a parent reading this, I understand this polarity you experience and I have been there many times! We need the support of other parents to truly feel that we aren't alone.

    I found my way to Positive Discipline first as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with teens and their parents back in 2008. I love using the tools and concepts of PD to help families grow closer through encouragement, contribution, and mutual respect. I find that helping parents focus on the long term goals they have for their children (that they are kind, generous, thoughtful, resilient, balanced, and so on) allow parents to relax and breathe into the process of nurturing their relationship with their child. And most importantly, they are able to slowly let go of controlling their child's behavior and refocusing on controlling their own behavior so they can be a powerful influence.
    I use PD in both a private counseling setting in my work at Austin Family Counseling, and through workshops with parents and caregivers in the community. I have done PD workshops in preschools, elementary schools, churches, non-profit agencies, and correctional institutes. I love sharing PD with parents and caregivers, educators, business leaders, direct care workers, and anyone who wants to be better at relationships. Please contact me if you want to learn more about bringing Positive Discipline to your group or family!


    Workshop Description:  This two-day interactive workshop is designed for teachers, counselors, school staff and administrators who want an effective discipline approach that integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging student behaviors. Attendees will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator and will learn to: 

    1. Develop a large teaching toolbox of kind and firm discipline approaches. 
    2. Establish explicit classroom structures and procedures. 
    3. Create an equitable classroom community based on mutual respect. 
    4. Understand the motivation behind students' misbehavior and how to encourage positive change. 
    5. Facilitate effective class meetings teaching social skills and problem-solving. 
    6. Learn Positive Discipline/Adlerian Psychology for use in the classroom and school community. 

    To Register: https://austinfamilycounseling.com/professional-trainings/

    Contact:  Lora Ferguson, lora@austinfamilycounseling.com, 512-694-9298

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact lora@austinfamilycounseling.com in advance.

    Lodging Information: 
    Lodging Recommendations for Austin near training site:
    Hampton Inn - Oak Hill - 6401 W US Hwy 290, Austin, TX 78735
    La Quinta SW - 4424 S Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX 78735
    Holiday Inn Express -Sunset Valley - 4892 US Hwy 290, Austin, TX 78735

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 28 Feb 2024
    • 9:00 AM (PST)
    • 05 Mar 2024
    • 12:00 PM (PST)
    • ONLINE via Zoom - Seattle, WA (Feb 28, 29, March 3, 4, 5, 2023)


    Trainer:  Casey O'Roarty, CPDLT and Julietta Skoog, CPDT 

    Dates and Times: 02/28/2024 - 03/05/2024
    February 28, 29 March 1, 4, & 5, 2024
    9am-12pm PDT

    Location:
    ONLINE via Zoom - Seattle, WA

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 01/20/2024. $499 Regular Registration 

    Trainer Information: Casey O'Roarty, M.Ed, is a facilitator of personal growth and development. For the last 15 years, her work has encouraged parents to discover the purpose of their journey, and provided them with tools and a shift of mindset that has allowed them to deepen their relationship with themselves and their families. Casey is a Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and Coach. She hosts the Joyful Courage podcast, parenting summits, live and online classes, and individual coaching. Her book, Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of YOUR Parenting Journey was published in May 2019. Casey lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, and two teenagers.


    Julietta Skoog is a Certified Positive Discipline Advanced Trainer with an Ed.S Degree in School Psychology and a Masters Degree in School Counseling with over 20 years of experience helping families in schools and homes. She draws from her real life practical experience working with thousands of students with a variety of needs and her own three children to parent coaching, bringing a unique ability to translate research, child development and Positive Discipline principles into everyday parenting solutions. Her popular keynote speeches, classes, and workshops have been described as rejuvenating, motivating, and inspiring.

    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    Download Flyer

    To Register:  https://www.besproutable.com/parent-educators/teaching-parenting-the-positive-discipline-way/ 

    Contact:  Casey O'Roarty, casey@joyfulcourage.com, 360-348-6367 or Julietta Skoog, julietta@besproutable.com

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Casey O'Roarty, casey@joyfulcourage.com, 360-348-6367, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 02 Mar 2024
    • 9:00 AM (PST)
    • 17 Mar 2024
    • 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • ONLINE via Zoom (March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16,17, 2024, San Jose, CA)
    • 20
    Register

    Title: Positive Discipline in the Classroom 

    Facilitator: Becky Divinski, CPDLT

    Dates and Times: 03/02/2024 - 03/17/2024
    March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 2024
    9:00 am - 11:30am PST

    Location: Online via Zoom (San Jose, CA)

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 02/02/2024. $499 Regular Registration.  Four (4) or more registering together take $50 off the fee. Limit 20.

    Facilitator Information: Becky is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer, Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator. Her 10+ years of Positive Discipline trainings include Positive Discipline in the Classroom and Early Childhood to staff at schools, Positive Discipline classes, workshops, and talks to parents, and team-building workshops for adults using the Positive Discipline concepts and tools. She has also worked with schools on solutions to bullying (prevention and response to bullying). She applies the Positive Discipline principles at home with her own family. Becky believes that a community approach to education benefits everyone and makes it easier to help families, schools, and organizations grow children into responsible, respectful, and happy adults.

    Workshop Description:  This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for teachers, counselors, school staff and administrators who want an effective discipline approach that integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging student behaviors.  Attendees will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator and will learn to: 

    1. Develop a large teaching toolbox of kind and firm discipline approaches. 
    2. Establish explicit classroom structures and procedures. 
    3. Create an equitable classroom community based on mutual respect. 
    4. Understand the motivation behind students' misbehavior and how to encourage positive change. 
    5. Facilitate effective class meetings teaching social skills and problem-solving. 
    6. Learn Positive Discipline/Adlerian Psychology for use in the classroom and school community. 

    Additional Information:  Generate an awareness of cross-cultural issues in facilitating social and emotional learning

    Contact: Becky Divinski, becky@kindandfirmparenting.com408-359-7257

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact 
    BeckyDivinski, 
    becky@kindandfirmparenting.com
    408-359-7257
    , in advance. 

    Download Flyer

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 23 Mar 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • 07 Apr 2024
    • ONLINE via Zoom- Sarasota, FL (March 23, 24, 30 April 6 and 7)
    Register


    Facilitator(s): Dodie Blomberg, CPDLT & Saleha Hafiz, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 03/23/2024 - 04/07/2024

    March 23, March 24, March 30,  April 6 & April 7

    Sat-Sun 2:00PM - 5:00PM EST and 2:00PM to 4:00PM EST on April 7

    (note: no session offered on Sunday, March 31)

    Location: Online via Zoom - Sarasota, FL 

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost:  $449 Early Registration, available until 02/24/2024. $499 Regular Registration.  Four (4) or more registering together take $50 off the fee. Limit 30 participants maximum.

    Facilitator Information:

    Dodie is passionate about helping people improve their lives through creating respectful relationships in their families, schools and communities. She taught 5th grade in Tempe, Arizona for 12 years. She is a Lead Trainer for the Positive Discipline Association and an Adler Trained Coach. She facilitates Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings all over Arizona, the United States, and internationally. For the past 3 years, Dodie has had the amazing opportunity to facilitate over 50 Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings in China. She is most proud of her two children, Colton 28 and Cassidy 25. More information can be found on her website www.dodieblomberg.com

    Saleha is a Positive Discipline Provisional Trainer certified as a parenting, classroom and early childhood educator. She holds a National Early Childhood and a Childcare Director credential as well as an American Montessori Society (AMS) diploma for ages 2.5 through 6. With 20 years of experience as a teacher, she continues to be passionate about working with young children in the classroom. Saleha offers Positive Discipline classes within her community of parents and childhood professionals in Manatee/Sarasota counties, Florida and she is excited about sharing Positive Discipline more widely.


    Workshop Description:

    This interactive on-line live workshop is designed for early childhood educators, teachers, and caregivers who work with children from birth to six years of age. (Parents will also find this workshop helpful; however, the focus is on early childhood education.) Participants will learn to apply the principles and tools of Positive Discipline, an Adlerian research-based philosophy, to working with groups of young children. They will also gain a deeper understanding of how young children learn, the importance of belonging and social and emotional learning, and how best to teach those skills in a classroom or care setting. Participants will earn recognition as Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educators and will learn to:

    1. Create a classroom or care setting where children can develop a sense of belonging and significance based on the importance of contribution and mutual respect.
    2. Understand how young children learn and how to adapt teaching to the needs of this age group.
    3. Foster essential social and emotional skills to support development and school readiness, and understand behavior and how to guide it in groups of young children.
    4. Teach the essential skills for developmentally appropriate participation in class meetings.
    5. Learn Positive Discipline and Adlerian concepts for use in the classroom, preschool community, and with parents.

    Contact: 

    Dodie Blomberg, dodieblombergpda@yahoo.com, (480) 213-0341

    Saleha Hafiz, hsalehapda@gmail.com, (941) 447-8419

    Download Flyer

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact hsalehapda@gmail.com, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 13 Apr 2024
    • 9:00 AM (PDT)
    • 14 Apr 2024
    • 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • IN PERSON - Oakland, CA (April 13-14, 2024)

    Trainer(s):  Catherine Bronnert DeSchepper, CPDT and 

    Marcilie Smith Boyle , CPDT

    Dates and Times: 04/13/2024 - 04/14/2024
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

    Location: In Person 

    Rockridge Montessori School

    5633 Manila Ave.

    Oakland, CA, USA

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 03/14/2024. $499 Regular Registration.  Four (4) or more registering together take $40 off the fee. Limit 40 participants maximum.

    Trainer(s) Information: 

    Catherine Bronnert DeSchepper is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer and Certified Integral Coach dedicated to creating communities of belonging, compassion, and equity for children and the adults who raise and teach them. She has over 25 years of teaching and leadership experience at the preschool through graduate school levels and is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer with an MS in Early Childhood, a Montessori Administrator Credential and is a Certified Realization Process Meditation, Embodiment and Healing Ground Teacher. She is an Adult Third Culture Kid of European and Persian heritage who was raised in Southeast Asia and on the East Coast. Catherine lives in the East Bay of San Francisco with her family.

    Marcilie Smith Boyle, MBA, CPCC supports parents, educators, and professionals to find more peace, purpose, and joy in work and life. A Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Trainer and Career & Executive Coach, Marcilie leverages her previous sixteen-year consulting and marketing career to ensure her clients get a high return on their coaching investment. She earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, BA from Dartmouth, and CPCC from The Coaches Training Institute. Her services include leadership coaching, career transition coaching, and parenting coaching for individuals and groups as well as Parenting with Positive Discipline classes and speaking events. She loves living in Oakland with her husband and three children.

    Workshop Description:This two-day interactive workshop is designed for early childhood educators, teachers, and caregivers who work with children from birth to six years of age. (Parents will also find this workshop helpful; however, the focus is on early childhood education.) Participants will learn to apply the principles and tools of Positive Discipline, an Adlerian research-based philosophy, to working with groups of young children. They will also gain a deeper understanding of how young children learn, the importance of belonging and social and emotional learning, and how best to teach those skills in a classroom or care setting. Participants will earn recognition as Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educators and will learn to: 

    1. Create a classroom or care setting where children can develop a sense of belonging and significance based on the importance of contribution and mutual respect. 
    2. Understand how young children learn and how to adapt teaching to the needs of this age group. 
    3. Foster essential social and emotional skills to support development and school readiness and to understand behavior and how to guide it in groups of young children. 
    4. Teach the essential skills for developmentally appropriate participation in class meetings. 
    5. Learn Positive Discipline and Adlerian concepts for use in the classroom, preschool community, and with parents. 


    To Register:
     
    https://workingparenting.com/ece/ 

    Contact: Catherine Bronnert DeSchepper, catherine@interweavers.com, +1-510-859-4160

    Marcilie Smith-Boyle, marciliesmithboyle@gmail.com,

    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact catherine@interweavers.com  in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

    a) A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop.

    b) Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost.

    c) Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.


    • 13 Apr 2024
    • 11:00 AM (PDT)
    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 2:00 PM (PDT)
    • ONLINE - Mesa, Arizona (April 13, 14, 20, 21,& 27, 2024)

    Trainer(s): Eva Dwight, CPDT & Dodie Blomberg, CPDLT

    Dates and Times: 04/13/2024 - 04/27/2024
    April 13, 14, 20, 21,& 27, 2024
    April 13, 14, 20, 21: 11am - 2pm PST, April 27: 11am - 1pm PST

    Location: ONLINE via Zoom - Mesa, Arizona

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 early registration, available until March 16, 2024. $499 regular registration. Limit 30 participants maximum.

    Trainer(s) Information: 

    After teaching English Language Arts for 12 years, Eva Dwight earned her Master's Degree in educational counseling in 1997 and worked as a school counselor for 20 years. She is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, an Adler Trained Coach, and she serves on the Positive Discipline Association Board of Directors. She has been married for 37 years and is the proud parent of two sons, ages 28 and 26. For more information about the services she offers, go to www.evadwight.com.

    Dodie Blomberg, MEd, is passionate about helping people improve their lives through creating respectful relationships in their families, schools and communities. She taught 5th grade in Tempe, Arizona for 12 years. She is a Lead Trainer for the Positive Discipline Association and an Adler Trained Coach. She facilitates Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings all over Arizona, the United States, and internationally. For the past 4 years, Dodie has had the amazing opportunity to facilitate over 50 Positive Discipline Workshops and trainings in China. She is most proud of her two children, Colton 28 and Cassidy 25.


    Workshop Description:

    This interactive on-line live workshop is designed for early childhood educators, teachers, and caregivers who work with children from birth to six years of age. (Parents will also find this workshop helpful; however, the focus is on early childhood education.) Participants will learn to apply the principles and tools of Positive Discipline, an Adlerian research-based philosophy, to working with groups of young children. They will also gain a deeper understanding of how young children learn, the importance of belonging and social and emotional learning, and how best to teach those skills in a classroom or care setting. Participants will earn recognition as Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educators and will learn to:

    1. Create a classroom or care setting where children can develop a sense of belonging and significance based on the importance of contribution and mutual respect.
    2. Understand how young children learn and how to adapt teaching to the needs of this age group.
    3. Foster essential social and emotional skills to support development and school readiness, and understand behavior and how to guide it in groups of young children.
    4. Teach the essential skills for developmentally appropriate participation in class meetings.
    5. Learn Positive Discipline and Adlerian concepts for use in the classroom, preschool community, and with parents.

    To Register: https://evadwight.com/workshop-registration#826e695a-e5c9-40e7-82c8-8874c2f1e2be

    Contact: Eva Dwight, endwightccc@gmail.com, 480-363-7686

    Dodie Blomberg, dodieblombergpda@yahoo.com, 480-213-0341

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    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact 480-363-7686 in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    This program is AMS CE approved!

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 28 Apr 2024
    • 8:00 AM (PDT)
    • 02 Jun 2024
    • 10:30 AM (PDT)
    • ONLINE Irvine, California (Apr 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 2024)


    Trainer(s): Noha Alshugairi, CPDLT

    Dates and Times: 04/28/2024 - 06/02/2024

    Apr 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 2024

    8:00 AM - 10:30 AM PST, Irivine time

    Location: ONLINE via Zoom - Irvine, California

    Language: This workshop is facilitated in English.

    Cost: $449 Early Registration, available until 03/24/2024. $499 Regular Registration.  Limit 30 participants maximum.

    Trainer Information: 

    Noha Alshugairi received her PhD in Islamic Studies from Graduate Theological Foundation, her M.S. in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, and her B.A. in Zoology from Rutgers University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in California. She strongly believes in the power of an encouraging therapeutic relationship to effect change.

    As a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer, she conducts parenting classes on a regular basis and in her practice, she utilizes Positive Discipline to help parents and children have a better connected relationship. She frequently lectures on issues related to women, the family, and mental health. Noha is the co-author with Munira Ezzeldine of the book "Positive Parenting the Muslim Home." She has been married for 39 years, has 4 grown children, and 7 grandchildren.



    Workshop Description: 

    This interactive on-line live and streamed video workshop is designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

    1. Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)
    2. Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert.
    3. Gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.
    4. Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes, and individual work with families.

    To Register:  https://square.link/u/jv380NsA 

    Contact: Noha Alshugairi, nohaalshugairi@gmail.com, 714-312-6642

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    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact nohaalshugairi@gmail.com, in advance. 

    The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

    Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

    CES: The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 

    This program is AMS CE approved!


    Cancellation/Refund Policy: Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

    • 25 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM (UTC+08:00)
    • 26 May 2024
    • 5:00 PM (UTC+08:00)
    • IN PERSON - Singapore, Singapore (May 25 and 26, 2024)

    Trainer: Yogi Patel, CPDT

    Dates and Times: 
    05/25/2024 - 05/26/2024
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Singapore Time)

    Location: IN-PERSON – Singapore, Singapore

    Cost: Early Registration SGD 399 / $290 USD before February 2, 2024. Regular Registration SGD 499 / $369 USD after February 2, 2024. Four (4) or more registering together take SGD 30 off the fee. Limit: 30 participants.

    Trainer Information: 
    Yogi Patel founded Heartfelt, a Positive Discipline and Montessori consultancy. Yogi is the founder of Kinderhouse Montessori Schools and Heartfelt. She is a certified Positive Discipline Trainer and a Master Trainer for Empowering People in the Workplace. She holds a certificate in yoga, a Primary Certificate in AMI Montessori education, and a degree in Early Childhood Administration. Fueled by her love, Yogi offers Positive Discipline seminars, one-on-one coaching, and certification training to leaders, teachers, parents, and children worldwide. She volunteers with the PDA board as an outreach and educational advisor to the Trunks and Leaves organization board. Yogi enjoys yoga, cooking, HIIT training, and gardening. Her passion is educating and nurturing children while advocating for youths worldwide to keep them safe from emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. She feels fulfilled when helping children gain a sense of belonging and significance.

    Workshop Description: 
    The Art of Facilitating Positive Discipline (developed by Jane Nelsen and Nadine Gaudin) is an experiential 2 days workshop. You will go deeper into facilitation skills, grow as a person, and have fun! This workshop (with many new activities) is meant for you to see where and how you can model Positive Discipline even more and raise your awareness on your facilitation skills.  

    REQUIREMENT: In order to attend the Art of Facilitating a Workshop, you must have completed one of the Positive Discipline Association workshops: Teaching Parent the Positive Discipline Way (TP), Positive Discipline in the Classroom (PDC) or Positive Discipline for Early Childhood Educators (ECE).

    Participants in this workshop will: 

    1. Model through leadership, facilitation skills to support total group participation and engagement, encouraging group cohesiveness.
    2. Understand how to use PD with your colleagues (for co-facilitation and cooperation as a group).
    3. Grow your self-encouragement and deepen your Adlerian understanding.


    Examples of Activities:

    • Enhance a growth mindset 
    • Foster participation 
    • Hold a secure atmosphere 
    • Be grounded 
    • Walk your talk 


    To Register:
     
    https://www.yogipateltte.com/registration/p/aftpsingapore

    Contact: Yogi Patel, yogi@heartfeltparenting.org, +1619-356-1149

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    Special needs/accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact Yogi Patel at yogi@heartfeltparenting.org, in advance. 

    Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

    a) A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop.

    b) Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost.

    c) Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. 

    In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.

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