I cannot thank you enough!

You have no idea how much this is helping to heal my family. I have two little boys with horribly bad tempers and I’ve just felt like this is above my level of parenting skills, felt this way for a few years now. I’ve tried to find help in various ways but nothing has shown to be effective. But this, wow, this is helping me to heal my children, thank you so very much!!!

Treena

The workshop has changed my perspective on parenting, oh my, so much.

“What I gained from the workshop was a lot of alternative strategies and support to create a more loving, thoughtful relationship and home environment – a huge amount of information! I liked the teaching – informal, lots of examples and the meeting of everyone’s needs. The workshop has changed my perspective on parenting, oh my, so much. I work in well child health and have expectations from the organization of how children should beparented – behaviour modification, etc … I touched on aware parenting years ago but felt squashed as most people don’t support allowing children’s feelings, so thank you! I feel at peace and empowered to be the parent and the health professional I want to be.”
Anon, Plunkett Nurse.

I was under the understanding that reward systems and time out were the only way!!

It is very refreshing to learn a better approach and to understand the long term effects. I’ve loved learning all the peaceful parenting techniques!

Russo

The approaches that Genevieve presented have opened up new avenues for me

“From the course with Genevieve I’ve gained an ability, or the beginning stages of, the ability to look past the child’s action to understand the feelings and reasons for the actions the child is displaying. The approaches that Genevieve presented have opened up new avenues for me in my practice, and given me an understanding of how my reaction has the ability to make children feel better or worse, and I’ve learned how to change this reaction. I really liked the acknowledgement that the feeling of the dread at the thought of the role play was ok and quite common – Yay!!”
Karen EC teacher

I now have real concrete tools and strategies grounded in science

I feel that I now have some real concrete tools and strategies and they are grounded in science which makes them much easier for others to buy into. Not only do they feel right to me, they are effective. I think the principles, concepts and strategies are presented in a way that makes them easy to remember and to implement into daily life. I learned very practical and specific ways to peaceful parent in almost any given situation.

Ann Gettis

I was skeptical that it wouldn’t work, but I’ve been surprised how well it does work

“I work as a home based teacher caring for 3 / 4 children 3 days a week. I lately attended the “discipline without punishment” and “how to talk so kids will listen” courses with Genevieve. I’m still working on the peaceful Parent way but am getting better all the time. Since the courses, I’ve been staying calmer and more patient and been supporting the children to think through and explain what’s happening when a difficulty arises, giving them more space to think through and come up with solutions to their problems. I can tell that they really like that I’m asking them what they think and feel and they like being part of sorting out their problems.

I’ve been generally talking quieter and slower because I realize that children take longer to think about what we’re saying and to respond, when I remember to do this, they respond really well. I have to admit that when I first listened to some of what Genevieve was explaining I was skeptical that it wouldn’t work, but I’ve been surprised how well it does work when I remember to use this different approach.

 

Also, as a parent, my difficulty lately was getting my daughter ready in the mornings, it was all very stressful between us, now I’m talking to her differently using some of the suggestions and she is now going to school happy, so the course had really helped in that way. Even works for the man of the house!!!”
Michelle Scott, Homebased caregiver for BJ’s Homebased Childcare.

I was so full of anger/frustration before and now I’m not.

Oh gosh my toolbox is so much richer and I can now deal with things rather than avoiding them from my own overwhelm, not just in my family but in many other parts of my life. It has been so rich and unexpected I can’t really express it in words. I was so full of anger/frustration before and now I’m not.

Rachel Chapman

I’ve learned self-regulating processes

“Genevieve’s workshop has given me more tools for teachers and children to make the children feel more secure, acknowledged and I’ve learned self-regulating processes. Genevieve’s models that she presented has helped me to shift my focus on to the “stuck feelings” of a particular child and given me methods to help resolve these instead of just looking at the behaviour to be addressed. I really liked it all, thank you Genevieve!”
Eva, preschool teacher

I’m constantly amazed at how quickly he calms down

I was doubtful that these techniques could bring positive results with my five year old son, but I’m constantly amazed at how quickly he calms down and actually starts to listen to me when he can see that I’m really listening to him and I can see how much more confident he becomes when he sees that I’m really there to help him and support him.

Annie

I am feeling much more in control and feeling loads better about myself as a mum

I’m just starting on the week 3 info. However I just wanted to give an update on how things are going…. I am feeling much more in control and feeling loads better about myself as a mum. I am finding the I statements have helped out so much my girls are listening more. I’m pausing more before speaking, to think about how to get a win win result.

I can see the girls really uplifted when they come up with solutions and are not fighting as much since they are feeling more heard. I have noticed if I haven’t had a chance to read some of the PP information for a few days I start to loose my way and empathy is not so readily at hand, but if I find myself feeling angry and yelling I get myself back to balance a lot quicker and am clearer in my communication to my family about needing a few moments to myself, and also get myself back into the course material as soon as I can. I hope as time goes on it becomes more and more ingrained.

Yay!! and Thank you all!  –  Veronica

I have to say that your ecourse has been helping in so many ways

it’s hard to describe them all here. Your videos were great, especially for a person like me that doesn’t have much time to read. I used to walk my dog and listen to your talks on my ear phones! So many extremely important tools that help keep us parents connected to the philosophy and more importantly to ourselves.
Angela

I’ve gained strategies on how to interact with children with various social behaviours

“From the workshop, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the links between attachment theory and the needs, feelings and behaviours of children. I’ve gained strategies on how to interact with children with various social behaviours (e.g. aggression, shyness) and the subtleties between intervention and refereeing children’s interactions. There was great communal knowledge within the group and inspirational expertise of our tutor, Genevieve. Thank you!”
Erena, teacher

I really liked every aspect of this workshop

“I have gained a lot of helpful knowledge on how to recognise different behaviours and how to help the children in a respectful way with solving problems.  This has given me the tools to use a positive approach to working with children. I really liked every aspect of this workshop, as it was really helpful with my practice.”
Rhonda, early childhood teacher

I’ve gained a reinforcement of the mediation process.

“From the workshop, I’ve gained a reinforcement of the mediation process.  Looking again at what the child is feeling behind the actions.  It’s reminded me to observe more and listen.  Lots of interesting ideas shared.”
Paula ECE Northland

What was taught has made me see what I have been doing wrong and right

“I found the workshop to be very interesting and helpful around how to deal with and help children with certain behaviours. I’ve learned ways that I can improve my practice. What was taught has made me see what I have been doing wrong and right and what I can do better, it gave me lots of fresh ideas. The game was fun and informative. Lots of great information, very helpful.”
Mel, Early childhood teacher, Northland

learning about peaceful parenting has been a great relief

“Meeting Genevieve and learning about peaceful parenting has been a great relief as a teacher trying to align my professional practice and beliefs about behaviour guidance and promoting emotional wellbeing as required in Te Whariki and DOP’s. I have struggled with behaviour management that relies on rewards and punishment and the effects this has on young children’s well being.

Changes that I consider most valuable are allowing children to cry and supporting them when upset, as apposed to distraction and minimizing their feelings. I believe that through allowing and supporting their feelings, we have a closer more secure relationship as the children can feel I am attuned to their feelings. The strong relationship makes problem solving so much easier. All the pieces of research such as Daniel Goleman, Bruce Perry’s and theorists like Maslows hierarchy of needs are coming together to support children’s learning.

At last practical , available support for those who want to support long term wellbeing for our children.”
Marion Logan, Early childhood Teacher (BTchln) and Parent

I really liked being involved and pretending to be a child

“I gained greater appreciation of how children feel and then express this.  Building on previous knowledge. The seminar has reminded me to be aware of how to meet children’s needs and where behaviour stems from.  I really liked being involved and pretending to be a child, this really helped to illustrate how things may be from their perspective. Reiterates how I instinctively feel about teaching and parenting.”
Miriam, early childhood teacher

It was awesome!

“The information in the workshop was very clearly explained by Genevieve. The information was presented with a very non-threatening approach to different areas of behaviour. It was awesome!!”
Megan, early childhood teacher

I liked everything and disliked nothing about this workshop!

“The workshop was an opportunity to affirm that laughter and silliness are normal and healthy.  I’ve gained a more in-depth and extended knowledge of how children’s needs can be met with traumatic experiences. I liked everything and disliked nothing about this workshop!”
Kiri, EC teacher

Both myself and my husband have really deepened our connection with our children.

Through using (and understanding) the tools and techniques outlined in the training I feel as though both myself and my husband have really deepened our connection with our children. Our house feels closer and calmer. We are in the fairly unique situation of choosing to work from home and home educate, so enjoying spending all of that time with each other is key!

Victoria Maus … Certified Instructor and Parent educator

I also enjoyed learning some ways to role play with parents

“From the workshop I’ve gained a reinforcing that what we teach is the same, as well as gaining some other ideas of what feelings and needs children have. The seminar has encouraged us to help parents to look more at children’s feelings. The facilitator’s approach, facial expressions, ability to let other’s have their way were some of the things I really liked. I also enjoyed learning some ways to role play with parents to encourage them to see things from the child’s perspective and play with children more.”
Wanda, playcentre educator.

I’ve gained a better awareness of myself and how I approach situations

“What I gained from the workshop was some practical ideas to use straight away in work with children. I’ve gained a better awareness of myself and how I approach situations, as well as the importance of having more empathy for children who have challenging behaviours, and ways to work effectively with them. I really liked the simple but very effective advice and a great list of books to read up on. It is definitely something I want to further learn about. Thank you!”
Tara, drama teacher

I was totally enthralled!

“What I’ve gained from the therapeutic play workshop with Genevieve was a reinforcement of my practices. I was totally enthralled! I’m now more aware that I need to empathise with parents more and really listen!! Lots of informal chat – great stuff, good role modelling examples and I found the whole day to be very well directed. Thank you Genevieve”
Patti, teacher, kaitaia

I really liked learning the mediation steps to help children problem solve

“From Genevieve’s therapeutic play workshop, I have gained an understanding of how to best support children through behavioural challenges and identifying their needs in an inclusive approach. I’ve learned more strategies to use for helping children in the red zone (very out of balance behaviours), helping them to release and become un-stuck. I really liked learning the mediation steps to help children problem solve and develop greater empathy.”
Miriam, teacher

I’ve gained a better understanding of therapeutic play and what it entails

“From the workshop, I’ve gained a better understanding of therapeutic play and what it entails. Also, a better understanding of children’s feelings and what they mean, as well as a better approach for helping the children. The workshop has made me realize what I was doing in my practice and how I can better it as well. I really enjoyed everything, it was very interesting! ”
Anon

it was a good combination of fun and theory for participants.

” What I gained from Genevieve’s presentation at the conference was an acknowledgement of my centre’s practice. I will bring all this information as a discussion to staff group and clarify centre practice. Some of the things I really liked was the clear presentation that Genevieve gave, the handouts are great, the website as a resource and the fact that it was a good combination of fun and theory for participants.”
Janine, Early Childhood teacher

I’ve learned to be more empathic

“From Genevieve’s workshop, I’ve gained an insight on how a child’s feelings affect their behaviour and their disposition. I’ve learned to be more empathic in regards to children’s feelings.”
Jeanine, teacher

I already knew some of these things, but now arranged clearer in my mind.

“From this therapeutic play workshop, I’ve gained a greater understanding and perspective of areas covered in workshop, I already knew some of these things, but now arranged clearer in my mind. I found the workshop to be very encouraging, helpful and I’ll be able to pass on to other parents when doing playcentre tutoring. I really liked the encouragement to play with children and to have fun. Thank you Genevieve, keep up the good work!”
Russell, playcentre educator