This parenting course might be useful for those who have not had any experience regarding care of a child, had negative experiences from their own childhood and want to change that for their child, and those who literally struggle with their children right now. For those who have difficulties setting limits and those who tend to be too strict and cannot create a positive relationship with their child.

Parents getting parenting skills help children develop self-discipline and problem-solving skills, become more responsible and cooperative, have greater respect for themselves and others. The teachings are filled with non-punitive and non-permissive methods that will build relationships and keep the lines of communication open. It allows parents and caregivers to go through the process of changing how they look at misbehavior and their role as parents.

When designing the course, I draw from the practical Positive Discipline approach, Faber and Mazlish wisdom on how to talk with children, and my extensive training and experience as a clinical psychologist.

This course is designed for families with children up to the age of 12.

These are the topics that are covered during the course:

1. Listen (what do you want for your children, curiosity questions)

2. Connection (be kind and firm, brain in the palm of the hand, connection before correction, how to deal with big emotions)

3. Belief behind (children’s) behavior (mistaken goal chart)

4. Questions/Answers

5. When children misbehave (a misbehaving child is a discouraged child; natural and logical consequences, focusing on solutions, problem solving, family meetings, routine charts)

6. Praise versus encouragement

7. How parents may contribute to mistaken goal behavior (your childhood decisions)

8. Wrap-up

Parents learn how to: Get into their child’s world; Connect with their child; Have fewer power struggles;Invite cooperation;Choose their battles;Encourage, encourage, encourage;Use discipline to teach; Be firm and kind;Feel more confident and peaceful in their parenting;Take care of themselves; Let the message of love get through;…

Parents learn by:

Actively participating in the class rather than passive learning which is less helpful;

Practicing new skills through role-playing;

Practicing new skills with their own child(ren) during the week;

Getting encouraging feedback as they learn how difficult it can be to change old habits.

Practical info

The course consists of 8 two-and-a-half hour sessions.

Dates: January 19, 26; February 2, 9; March 9, 16, 23, 30.

Location: The Clubhouse

Time: Monday evenings, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm

Cost of a course of 8 classes: 390 euros (490 euros for both parents); to register for the course, you have to be a member of the BCT, https://bctbelgium.org/join-us/become-a-member/

The cost includes:

• 8 interactive classes
• Electronical version of “The Positive Discipline Workbook”
• Electronical version of “Positive Discipline Parenting Tools”
• The convenient Clubhouse room to be in

Facilitator: Aiste Grubliauskiene is a Clinical Psychologist, working with adults in Brussels and Tervuren. She is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.

To register, please contact Aiste psychologist.aiste@gmail.com or +32474065006 (WhatsApp) by providing your BCT registration number and writing the age(s) of your child(ren). The first session is a free-trial session.