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25.01.2022 One of many profound quotes from Marshall Rosenberg (author of Non-Violent Communication) that I will be sharing in the hope of encouraging you to further explore this peaceful and enlightening way of interacting with the world around you.

22.01.2022 Time for a cuppa? This is a really great read. "What we model for our kids is far more important than what we tell them to do. It is also much more challenging.... It means really looking at ourselves before we look at our kids, Marean says, and who wants to do that? First, its important to model authentic communication."

22.01.2022 Nice little reminder.. especially the critical point that we too often fail to see... ALL behaviour is initiated in order to meet a need (its just sometimes those attempts are not going to work...for many reasons...)

21.01.2022 Another in my series highlighting the incredible works of Marshall Rosenberg (author of Non-Violent Communication). Many people do not recognise the significance of this statement - You do not need to solve other peoples problems*. You do not need to rescue them. You need to trust in their innate ability to heal and thrive - given the right circumstances. And an essential component of that right circumstance is to have accepting and empathic others around you - giving you... space to process your pain, to hear your own problems, and to work towards a solution - a solution that you generate and that you fully own. *Obviously there are caveats to this statement... but not to the extent that most people think, and to the extent that most people immediately jump in with solutions (and potentially get a bit cross when those genius ideas are not taken up)...

21.01.2022 1 week to go until the book club starts. Numbers limited so reserve your spot. Looking forward to meeting some new people!

20.01.2022 Being heard. This need is universal and incredibly underrated. In our interactions so often there is a clash of needs - where both sides of a conversation are often unconsciously fighting for expression and resolution for their important needs. When we learn to catch ourselves doing this - and take a moment to allow - not only allow but embrace and welcome - the other to fully express themselves - we dramatically increase the likelihood that the other will return the favour ...and do the same for us. But if that is not enough for you, then you can also be explicit in your need - "Hey, I need someone to just listen to me so I can sort things out - are you able to do this?" or "Thanks for the suggestion but I dont really need ideas right now, Im confident Ill find the right solution if I can just speak out loud my thoughts - will you be my listener?" If you would like more tips on how to improve your own listening skills or to respectfully and gently guide others to become your listening buddies let me know! cheers, Regina

20.01.2022 An updated flyer for my course with new dates and revised price. Please share if you know of anyone that may be interested! Cheers, Reg

18.01.2022 Yes!!! "The Bottom Line: We dont have to make a new sandwich and cut it the right way, buy them the toy, or let them stay up an hour later nor do we have to send them to their room or ignore them completely. Neither approach is the best for fostering emotional health. Instead, I believe in offering compassionate, loving support while holding our boundaries and then, once the storm has passed, actively teaching children about their emotions and how they can respond when they feel upset. This approach strengthens relationships, resilience, and emotional intelligence."

18.01.2022 The growth mindset is such an exciting concept. This is a great little video that can help you shift the language you use with yourself and with others about abilities and what is possible.

13.01.2022 Nice little reminder :)

13.01.2022 Do you tell your story to your kids? Do you reminisce about things you did when you were young? Share anecdotes about similarities between your childrens current experiences and your own experiences when you were their age? Its an area that I have become fascinated with - understanding how to develop a culture within our family that provides everyone with a sense of connection and belonging. Something to be proud of and to draw on when life gets tough. And story telling - p...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Beautiful poem.. thanks for the share Judith xx

11.01.2022 Just an update for the course due to start on Sunday!

10.01.2022 Flyer for my upcoming workshop! Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :)

10.01.2022 Please do yourself a favor and watch this.. A complete reframe on your stress response...

10.01.2022 A great followup to my previous post where I spoke of the often forgotten power of role modelling.

10.01.2022 A beautiful example of the magic of active listening :)

10.01.2022 Exciting news - Medicare rebates are now available to assist with attending my upcoming P.E.T. course! Please contact ASAP if interested and would like more information as to eligibility and requirements. Warm regards, Regina

09.01.2022 My courses are now being advertised through this website. Check it out for more information about Parent Effectiveness Training and Personal Empowerment:) http://www.parenttraining.com.au/timetable/

08.01.2022 Only one week to go til my next book club is up and running. I loved the format of this group and cant wait to spend time with another lovely group of parents. Please feel free to share this flyer with anyone you think may be interested!!

08.01.2022 Hmmm... I think I may be feeling the silly season a bit early.. because for some reason Ive been prompted to try and run 1 last course this year!!! Ive decided to put it out there because this may be EXACTLY what you needed - to finish the year on a high and filled with enthusiasm to start 2018 skilled up and ready to take on anything. Maybe its been a hard year - too much fighting - too little joy and love. Maybe its been great year - but you know next year will be chall...enging - kids are getting older and youve heard what happens when they start high school - when they reach puberty. Maybe you think that doesnt have to be our family. That doesnt have to be our story. We can write our own story. Well I agree with you. And I want to support as many families as possible to write their own story. To overcome challenges - to heal - to grow. A little personal story. I have two young kids. And a few years ago I was feeling overwhelmed - stressed out - and seriously worried that we werent going in the direction I wanted for our family. It was feeling very robotic - we were saying and doing this we KNEW werent great - but we didnt KNOW any other way to deal with our problems. We were doing our best - but then I decided to try something a bit different. GO TO PARENT SCHOOL! It felt so strange. Gathering on a Sunday with a group of parents to learn how to... parent. Honestly - it was really outside my comfort zone - and it was admitting that things werent great. It made me realise how unusual it is in our culture to do parent classes - but immediately I could see how valuable it was. That was a few years ago - and things arent perfect - Because thats not life. BUT, we often get comments about how our son communicates differently to others. We KNOW what to do when things are working. We KNOW what steps to take to heal when things break. We are STRONGER as a family and our culture is more embracing of the needs of everyone. More respectful. More able to give and receive love. For these changes I am eternally grateful I had the opportunity to learn these skills. Now I am passionate about sharing them with the world. Contact me for a confidential discussion about how I might be able to assist you. Skype available. Warmest regards, Regina See more

08.01.2022 Two ways to get into the book - read it or listen to it. If you dont already have an audible subscription you can get two free books when you sign up. Use the... link in the brochure below (and if your not sure what your second book should be... can I suggest Non-violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg... this may be a follow up book club focus... its wonderful to hear him reading it). Cheers!!! See more

07.01.2022 This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about P.E.T... and its free!! Please share with anyone that might be interested. (And Judith is totally inspiring to hear speaking!)

06.01.2022 Session 8 of P.E.T. is an exploration of personal values - asking ourselves where they come from and if they continue to serve us - to serve life. As he identifies in this video, most of our unchecked values come to us from our parents - the direct and indirect messages we are exposed to throughout our childhoods. "Change the narrative" is a lovely expression speaking to how we experience the world - through rich stories of meaning about what we see and think. Sometimes we c...an change our stories easily... sometimes it is hard work. Our brains are not designed to change easily - this is a good thing as it provides us with stability and consistency... but the other side of the coin is that when they need to change - we need to work at it. I love this video (I say this a lot.. but honestly this world of instant sharing has some incredible opportunities in it) and really hope to continue seeing more similar messages. They are powerful and really do make a difference. ~Reg~

05.01.2022 The first in a series celebrating the works of Marshall Rosenberg (author of Non-Violent Communication).

05.01.2022 A very good article! "Dopamine is a neurotransmitter thats often associated with feelings of pleasure. This neurotransmitter is released during any pleasurable... experience- eating chocolate, reading a book, watching funny movies, having sex, massages, eating delicious food, swimming on a hot day. However, just because something elicits a pleasurable response doesnt mean that its necessarily addictive. Think about it- would you suggest that reading or chocolate is a drug and youre addicted to it? I didnt think so. Just because an experience triggers a positive response in our brain (and our kids brains) and triggers the release of dopamine (and activates the reward pathways in the brain) doesnt therefore mean that the experience is necessarily addictive or is akin to taking drugs."

04.01.2022 Hmmm... I think I may be feeling the silly season a bit early.. because for some reason I've been prompted to try and run 1 last course this year!!! I've decided to put it out there because this may be EXACTLY what you needed - to finish the year on a high and filled with enthusiasm to start 2018 skilled up and ready to take on anything. Maybe it's been a hard year - too much fighting - too little joy and love. Maybe it's been great year - but you know next year will be chall...enging - kids are getting older and you've heard what happens when they start high school - when they reach puberty. Maybe you think that doesn't have to be our family. That doesn't have to be our story. We can write our own story. Well I agree with you. And I want to support as many families as possible to write their own story. To overcome challenges - to heal - to grow. A little personal story. I have two young kids. And a few years ago I was feeling overwhelmed - stressed out - and seriously worried that we weren't going in the direction I wanted for our family. It was feeling very robotic - we were saying and doing this we KNEW weren't great - but we didn't KNOW any other way to deal with our problems. We were doing our best - but then I decided to try something a bit different. GO TO PARENT SCHOOL! It felt so strange. Gathering on a Sunday with a group of parents to learn how to... parent. Honestly - it was really outside my comfort zone - and it was admitting that things weren't great. It made me realise how unusual it is in our culture to do parent classes - but immediately I could see how valuable it was. That was a few years ago - and things aren't perfect - Because that's not life. BUT, we often get comments about how our son communicates differently to others. We KNOW what to do when things are working. We KNOW what steps to take to heal when things break. We are STRONGER as a family and our culture is more embracing of the needs of everyone. More respectful. More able to give and receive love. For these changes I am eternally grateful I had the opportunity to learn these skills. Now I am passionate about sharing them with the world. Contact me for a confidential discussion about how I might be able to assist you. Skype available. Warmest regards, Regina See more

04.01.2022 Dads seem to enjoy PET parenting groups as much as Mums.

03.01.2022 Just thought Id share the write-up of P.E.T. on the kidsmatter website. https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au//parent-effectiveness-traini

03.01.2022 Its a question parents and educators alike are increasingly asking themselves - how do we equip our children with the skills they need to thrive in the future? To have vocational choice? To be happy? The landscape of our world is changing - and the rate of this change is speeding up. Technological advancements are sending shockwaves through the traditional institutions that were once considered rock solid. It is difficult to imagine any area of human activity that will emerg...Continue reading

03.01.2022 The translation from Danish is a little clunky at times but I have a lot of time for the author Jesper Juul. This is an insightful read and important consideration for those wondering about the impact of screens on our relationships - both childrens and adults use of screens. A very good read. P.S if having trouble reading you will need to open in a browser.. rather than read in Facebook http://www.jesperjuul.com//the-way-we-use-smartphones-tabl