Calm and Connected Parent Course
Calm and Connected
Parenting Children and Teens with ADHD/ Executive Functioning Challenges©
7 week virtual interactive course
Providing you with the tools, strategies and awareness to parent better and create positive lasting changes in your whole family system.
In Session 1 you will gain a deep understanding of the Social and Emotional impact that ADHD and Executive Function challenges have on learning, motivation, behaviour, and the whole family system. You will gain insights to immediately shift the dynamics that have created so much stress and chaos.
During Sessions 2-7 you will learn the specific tools and strategies to bring about lasting, systemic change parenting a child with ADHD and Executive Function challenges!
Session 2- Remaining Calm and Connected
What role does control really play in parenting?
3 Ingredients of creating calm
The effects of stress on the brain
The brain body relationship
Importance of positive connection
Session 3- Improving Communication
The defiance dance
Effective communication for motivation
Break the power struggle pattern
The art of making requests
Session 4-Encouraging Collaboration
Enabling vs Supporting
3 Plans for meeting unmet expectations
Encouraging your child to problem solve with you
Learn Collaborative Problem Solving technique
Session 5- Achieving Clarity and Consistency
Facilitating smooth transitions
Examining our parental values
Responsibilities, rights and privileges of your child
Session 6- Establishing Effective Consequences
Impact and necessity of consequences
When are consequences effective
Punishment vs discipline
Establishing rewards and incentives
Creating rules and expectations
Session 7- Making Better Choices
Our role as parents and advocates
Defining success and failure
Following through on your new map to success
You can register for Session 1 to see if it is a fit and then decide if you want to continue on with the rest of the program or do individual sessions.
EVENT DATES AND REGISTRATION BELOW
Course Outcomes
Have a better understanding of the ADHD brain and Executive Functioning challenges
Increase your child’s confidence and motivation
Increase your confidence and competence in parenting the child you have
Build your toolbox with effective strategies and resources
Learn techniques to remain calm and connected
Reduce arguing and stress as you learn collaborative problem solving techniques
Build a deeper relationship from trust and positive communication
Create community with other parents as you take this course
Upcoming events
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Evening Course
September 27th- November 8th
6:30-8pm
This 7 week course is virtual and limited to 7 participants to be able to provide meaningful connection and support. If you are unable to attend a class a recording will be sent to you. You can also join the day time class for one missed class.
$250
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Daytime Course
September 29th- November 10th
11:30-1pm
This 7 week course is virtual and limited to 7 participants to be able to provide meaningful connection and support. If you are unable to attend a class a recording will be sent to you. You can also join the evening class for one missed class.
$250
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Week 1 only- The ADHD Brain- Evening
Sept 27th 6:30-8:30 pm
ADHD/ executive Functioning Challenges: Social & Emotional Impact on Learning, Motivation, Behaviours and the family system
Try this week first before committing to the full program.
$30
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Week 1 Only- The ADHD Brain- Daytime
Sept 29th 11:30-1:30pm
ADHD/ executive Functioning Challenges: Social & Emotional Impact on Learning, Motivation, Behaviours and the family system
Try this week first before committing to the full program.
$30