Launch of the first Parent Taming Workshop - Providing Effective Alternatives To Shouting And Everyday Parent Tantrums!

It will focus on effective practical tools which professionals can use to help parents to: · Stop shouting, being negative and critical · Stop feeling angry, anxious, guilty and sad. · Stop having everyday Parent Tantrums · Keep control in challenging situations · Be effective communicators · Boost motivation, confidence and self-esteem

(PRWEB) March 6, 2004--Parentalk offers Parent Coaching training programmes for professionals committed to supporting parents. These have been developed in association with The Parent Coaching Academy.

The Parent Coaching Workshops are presented by Lorraine Thomas, Chief Executive of The Parent Coaching Academy.

The Parent Coaching Workshops are for professionals who are committed to supporting parents. Teachers, Human Resource Managers, Family Therapists and Counsellors, Educational Welfare Officers, Social Workers, Parent Facilitators, Childcare Specialists, Family and Parenting Charity Representatives and Educational Psychologists have attended our Parent Coaching Workshops and found them very useful.

The Workshops are for dynamic individuals who are passionate about the difference they are making in people's lives and motivated to continually develop their professional skill set. They are very practical, hands-on Workshops at which participants will have the opportunity to develop Parent Coaching techniques to complement their existing skills.

"A very useful day full of practical activities which really helped us to understand Parent Coaching. I have lots of ideas to take forward into professional practice. Very motivating and very well presented." (Sheila Lockwood, Educational Psychologist)

"I wanted to say thank you. I had a great day and loved the Coaching model. The best part was finding solutions to my issues and helping others in doing so. The practical sessions were great." (Mairi Stones)

"The best part was actually coaching and hearing clients say how useful it had been. I loved the values discussion." (Judy Reith, Facilitator Parent Courses)

"I had a wonderful day. The Parent wheel is a marvellous tool for Parent Coaching." (Sudha Solaiman, Parent's Advice Centre, Tower Hamlets)

"The whole day was excellent. An inspiring day giving practical tools for Parent Coaching. It exceeded my expectations." (Ruth Adams)

"I had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed myself and found the course very informative. What was most helpful was to be taught new ideas and I particularly enjoyed the practical coaching. The Parent Wheel is excellent as it helps the client to break down the bigger picture and focus on what is really going on for them." (Kate Scudellaro, Psychotherapist)

2 April 2004

The Workshops are held at The Parentalk offices, 115 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 OAX (5 mins from London Bridge) from 1000 hrs to 1630 hrs. The cost is 125 per person.

For further details please contact Maggie Doherty on 020 7450 9073 or email maggie@parentalk.co.uk.