The Singapore Centre for the Promotion of Nonviolent Communication

Sharing the gifts of Compassion, Connection and Choice

Parenting with Compassion

Sharing the Gift of Connection with Kids of Any Age
Text Box: About Giving SCPNVC endeavours to offer regular training opportunities in conjunction with partner organisations such as Michi Artist’s Studio and Gallery on a by-donation-only basis. CNVC-certified trainer, Liz Gay contributes 2 days a month of her time at no cost to SCPNVC and with the primary aim of sharing a powerful training with people who make a difference. Spaces in these trainings are strictly limited so do please register early in order to avoid disappointment. Participants will be invited and are not obliged to offer a financial contribution of between $350 and $50 towards SCPNVC’s operational costs. Register on-line now or e-mail admin@scpnvc.org.sg to connect with our organisers. Text Box: How do you deal with a 2-year old when he grabs every toy his friend plays with? What strategies can help keep your teenager open with you - and safe? What can you say to a 10-year-old who hasn’t completed his homework assignments - yet again? As well as impacting both your own and your children’s well-being today, your reaction in these situations will ultimately shape how the next generation reacts in similar situations later in life. In this workshop, then, mother of two, Liz Gay, will be sharing the simple yet revolutionary process of Nonviolent Communication, which participants can employ in order to: Diffuse difficult or angry exchanges in the home Stay present to their hopes for their children rather than to their expectations of them Express concerns and define boundaries whilst simultaneously protecting children’s self-esteem Focus attention where it can increase understanding, strengthen connections and resolve even long term issues Celebrate themselves and their children in new and meaningful ways Participants wishing to join this workshop will be invited and are not obliged to make a financial contribution towards SCPNVC’s running costs.

DAY ONE

Looking at Labels

· What is a parent?

· What is a child?

 

Influences vs Intentions

· Your needs as a parent

· Requests to make life wonderful

· Acknowledging what you already know

 

The Gift of Empathy

· Translating criticism

· Abandoning selflessness

· Making space for yourself and others

 

Defining Behaviors

· What do you want?

· What do your children want?

· Connecting at the level of needs

DAY TWO

The NVCtm Dance

· 13-Steps to clarity

· Gaining fluency

 

When the going gets tough

· Understanding anger

· Protective vs Punitive use of force

· Shifting from obligation to willingness

 

Celebrating your Relationships

· Expressing acknowledgement

· Punishment by reward?

· Appreciating yourself

 

Completion

· Post-workshop self-assessment

· Questions and answers

· Individual coaching

Programme Outline

When you contribute towards the top end of our sliding scale, you make it possible for others with less money to spare to also attend our training.

Your relationship with your child is probably the most precious relationship you’ll ever have an opportunity to nurture.
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Details for Your Diary

Duration: 2 Full Days

Dates: 8th/9th April 2006

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm daily

Venue:  Jay Gee House, 10 Genting Lane