Transforming families around the world
P.O. Box 206, Goleta, CA 93116, U.S.A.
(805) 968-1868 (phone and fax)
e-mail:
info@awareparenting.com
Transforming families around the world
P.O. Box 206, Goleta, CA 93116, U.S.A.
(805) 968-1868 (phone and fax)
e-mail:
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Workshops by Aletha Solter, Ph.D.
This page describes Aletha Solter's workshops. Our certified Aware Parenting instructors (in 16 countries) also offer workshops, lectures, and support groups. Please contact these people directly for information about Aware Parenting activities in their area.
Aletha Solter, PhD, is a developmental psychologist, international speaker, consultant, and founder of the Aware Parenting Institute (www.awareparenting.com). Her four books, The Aware Baby, Helping Young Children Flourish, Tears and Tantrums, and Raising Drug-Free Kids have been translated into many languages, and she is recognized internationally as an expert on attachment, trauma, and non-punitive discipline.
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Aletha Solter's upcoming workshops Sponsoring a workshop Comments from workshop organizers and participants
Aletha Solter's Upcoming Workshops
This information is updated frequently. Please check back again soon.
Self-paced online workshopPre-recorded video workshop: "How Children Heal From Stress and Trauma."
This is a four-hour, self-paced online video course by Aletha Solter with 48 PowerPoint slides and a four-page handout. It is primarily for professionals, but also of interest to parents. If you are a psychologist, therapist, or social worker, you can take an online test after viewing the workshop to receive U.S. continuing education units. To enroll in this workshop, go to the Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (www.aatbs.com). (Click on the tab that says "Continuing Ed", then select "Online Video Courses", then select "Self-Paced Online Workshops.") If you are not a licensed practitioner, simply type in the number zero when the system asks for a license number.
Note: The AATBS website is accessible only to residents of the United States.
Lecture in Colorado Springs, Colorado: Thursday, February 16, 2012"Why do children 'misbehave'?"
Children's behavior can be baffling and frustrating, but there is always a reason why they act the way they do. Before assuming that they are simply "misbehaving," it's important to look beneath the surface to understand their behavior. In this talk, you will learn to identify the three underlying reasons for inappropriate behavior. When the reason is clear, it is then possible to change children's behavior without using either punishments or rewards.
This talk is for parents of children from birth to adolescence, with an emphasis on early childhood. It is also of interest to teachers, health practitioners, social workers, and therapists. There will be a short experiential exercise and plenty of time for questions.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sponsored by Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School. There will be a $10 entrance fee. For more information, call the school at (719) 636-3084.
Class in Santa Barbara, California: 4 Saturdays starting February 25, 2012"How to respond to tears, fears, and tantrums."
This class will be co-taught by Aletha Solter and Aware Parenting instructor, Heather Stevenson.
Time: 9 am to 12 noon
Sponsored by Santa Barbara Community College Continuing Education. This class is free and open to the public. Online registration begins December 14, 2011. This class is listed here. Note that you will need to sign in before you can register. For more information, please call Deborah Breedon at (805) 683-8248 or the Aware Parenting Institute at (805) 968-1868.
Workshops in Basel, Switzerland (in English): April 14 and 15, 2012April 14: "Discipline Without Punishments or Rewards." (morning workshop)
To register for this workshop, contact Bronwyn Nugent at nugent_mbj@ hotmail.com or by telephone at +41 (0)79 937 76 98.
April 15: "Aware Parenting: an exploration of our emotions." (full day advanced workshop for parents, in English)
To register for this workshop, contact Bronwyn Nugent at nugent_mbj@ hotmail.com or by telephone at +41 (0)79 937 76 98.
Workshops in Franche-Comté, France (in French): April 17 and 18, 2012le 17 avril (de 9h à 17h) à Besançon: "Aider les enfants à guérir du stress et des traumatismes."
Chaque enfant vit des expériences difficiles et effrayantes, que ce soit une hospitalisation, le premier jour d'école, ou une poupée cassée. Une accumulation de stress peut modifier le développement du système nerveux et engendrer des troubles physiologiques et psychologiques. Dans cet atelier nous découvrirons les sources de stress et de traumatismes, ainsi que les problèmes qui peuvent en résulter, tels que les phobies, les comportements difficiles (l'hyperactivité, l'agressivité, l'obstination), les problèmes de sommeil et d'apprentissage, et les maladies physiques. Vous apprendrez à créer un climat de sécurité émotionnelle dans lequel les enfants peuvent se guérir par la libération des émotions. En accompagnant les enfants dans leurs jeux, leurs pleurs et leurs crises de colères, vous pouvez les aider à surmonter les stress et équilibrer leur système nerveux.
Cette journée de formation pour professionnels est sur inscription avec places limitées. Organisée par le cabinet Gérard Vallat à Besançon, "La Courte Echelle" à Montbéliard et l’association "Parents, pas à pas". Renseignements et inscriptions auprès de Laurence Mouillet par mail: laumouillet@hotmail.fr ou par téléphone: +33 (0)698 01 37 16.
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le 18 avril (de 19h30 à 21h30) à Montbéliard: "Comprendre les pleurs et les colères"
Les pleurs et les colères des enfants sont des comportements difficiles à supporter et souvent mal compris par les adultes. Dans cette conférence nous discuterons des sources de stress chez les enfants et du rôle important des pleurs et des colères dans la guérison émotionnelle. Vous apprendrez à reconnaître les symptômes de stress chez les enfants et à aider les enfants à regagner leur équilibre par la libération des émotions. L’accompagnement des émotions peut servir à réduire les problèmes de sommeil, l'agressivité et l'hyperactivité, ainsi que certains problèmes d'apprentissage. La libération des émotions peut aussi améliorer la santé physique des enfants et contribuer à un meilleur rapport avec eux.
Cette conférence gratuite tout public est organisée par et dans le cadre des activités de La Courte Echelle. Salle Thourot, 3 rue Boileau, quartier de la Chiffogne, Montbéliard. Entrée libre. Renseignez-vous auprès de Laurence Mouillet par mail: lmouillet@montbeliard.com ou par téléphone: +33 (0)381 99 20 07.
Workshops in Rottweil, Germany (in German and English): April 20 and 22, 201220 April Vortrag: Tränen und Wutausbrüche verstehen (auf Deutsch)
Tränen und Wutausbrüche gehören zu den kindlichen Verhaltensweisen, die den Eltern die meisten Schwierigkeiten bereiten und oft missverstanden werden. In diesem Vortrag werden die Hauptgründe für Weinen und Wutanfälle erklärt, besonders die Rolle von Stress. Die Bedeutung des Weinens als Stressentlastung spielt dabei eine wichtige Rolle. Die Vorteile der von Dr. Aletha Solter erarbeiten Methode lauten: die Eltern-Kind Beziehung zu fördern, Kinder von Trauma heilen zu helfen, ihre Aggressivität und Hyperaktivität zu vermindern, ihr Selbstwertgefühl zu verstärken, und sie von Schlafproblemen zu befreien.
Organized by Edith-Stein-Institut für soziale Berufe Rottweil. For information and registration: Tel: 0741 1741280 (Secretariat Frau Huber), email: graf@schulenfuersozialeberufe.de.
22 April full day workshop: How Children Heal From Stress and Trauma (in English)
German title: Wie Kinder Stress und Trauma verarbeiten.
Slides and handouts will be in both English and German.
Stress and trauma early in life can alter children's neurobiological systems and lead to anxiety, aggressive behavior, hyperactivity, attachment disorders, sleep problems, learning difficulties, depression, and physical illnesses. Luckily, children know how to heal from trauma if we give them the opportunity. We will review the major sources and symptoms of stress and trauma during infancy and early childhood, and discuss the conditions required for children to restore emotional health. The focus will be on reducing stress, creating emotional safety, and facilitating children's spontaneous stress-release mechanisms of play, laughter, crying, and raging.
Organized by Edith-Stein-Institut für soziale Berufe Rottweil. For information and registration: Tel: 0741 1741280 (Secretariat Frau Huber), email: graf@schulenfuersozialeberufe.de.
Workshop in Santa Barbara, California: May 12, 2012"Discipline without punishments or rewards."
For parents and teachers of newborns to pre-adolescents. Learn how to raise cooperative, responsible, and self-disciplined children without being either a dictator or a doormat. We will discuss the pitfalls of punishments and rewards, and review the basic techniques of democratic discipline with mutual respect between adults and children. Discover the three reasons for inappropriate behavior, and learn how to change children's behavior by recognizing and meeting their needs. Includes demonstrations and participation.
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Location:
Sponsored by Santa Barbara Community College Continuing Education. This workshop is free and open to the public. Check back soon for more information.
Follow-up class: "Non-Punitive Discipline in Action."
This 2-week follow-up class will be taught by Aware Parenting instructor, Heather Stevenson.
Sponsored by Santa Barbara Community College Continuing Education. You will need to register separately for this class. Check back soon for more information.
Workshops in Romania: September 2012 (date to be determined)Check back soon for more information.
Sponsoring a Workshop
Aletha Solter offers talks and workshops for parents and professionals on a variety of topics based on the philosophy described in her four books: The Aware Baby, Helping Young Children Flourish, Tears and Tantrums, and Raising Drug-Free Kids.
These talks and workshops range in length from a two-hour presentation to a full-day workshop. In addition she is available to give one-hour presentations for organizations as a conference or keynote speaker. She can do all of her presentations in either English or French. She can also give some of her two-hour lectures in German or Spanish.
Aletha has delighted parents and professionals in thirteen countries with her informative and entertaining presentations. If you wish to organize a presentation in your area, please contact her at (805) 968-1868, or by e-mail at solter@awareparenting.com, and ask for her workshop information sheet.
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Comments from workshop organizers and sponsors
"Thank you for your great presentations. The feedback from your talks was uniformly glowing. You're a pro!"
Ed Hofmann-Smith, ND (The Natural Childbirth and Family Clinic, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.)
"Thank you so much for your workshop. It was incredibly inspiring to me, and I know also to the others who attended."
Jenny Hornung (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
"As a mother and therapist working in Johannesburg, South Africa, the workshops were a reminder of how crucial it is to keep our children's spirits intact, right from the beginning. I was reminded of so many things, but especially the importance of connecting, holding and unconditionally allowing our children to express what they feel. Thank you for travelling so far to share your teachings with us."
Michele Wolhuter (Therapist, Johannesburg, South Africa)
"Thank you so much for your time with us in Sedona. Feedback from parents continues to come in on how helpful the workshop was for them, and how much they valued what you offered. I am very pleased to say that these families have told me that they are already putting to use your suggestions... The moms have expressed how thrilled they are to have partners who now understand and are genuinely excited about putting Aware Parenting practices to work within their families. What a truly valuable gift Aware Parenting is in a world in which we have lost touch with our innate nurturing instincts."
Charity Cygal (Director of the Red Earth Waldorf Kindergarten, Sedona, Arizona, U.S.A.)
"I am so grateful for you coming to Australia to spread Aware Parenting further round the globe. In particular, I was so impressed with your presentation style and how you found a way to include humour, research, your own experiences, practical suggestions, and also the experiences of the participants with their own children as well as with their parents. Your workshops reconnected me to the deep trust in each baby and child to do what they need to do, given enough aware attention."
Marion Badenoch Rose, Ph.D. in Psychology (Byron Bay, Australia)
"Congratulations for your elegantly clear presentation at the San Francisco Congress."
David Chamberlain, Ph.D. in Psychology (President, Board of Directors, Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health)
"I have gotten such wonderful feedback from those who attended the Florida workshops. You have not only changed our lives but the lives of many who attended...We feel so much more understanding, knowing now how our son will attempt to heal from various stresses and traumas. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, perplexed or angry, we feel more calm and thrilled to have some parenting tools to help him heal. The patience this kind of knowledge gives us is just amazing. It has also helped us to understand ourselves so much better. "
Kathy Brown (Founder, Parenting the Soul, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A.)
"I had the occasion to meet people who told me that they appreciated
your talk in our Swiss village very much. As for myself, I was touched by the simplicity with which you presented the subject and gave your examples. I thank you for this model of authenticity that spoke to the heart of everyone."
Christiane Raboud (President of Parents' Association, Grimisuat, Switzerland)
"The people who came to your workshop in Geneva had nothing but good things to say about it. One woman told me that her husband said she was so much calmer and happier, and he asked what was going on. She replied that she felt so much different about her little ones crying that it improved her whole attitude."
Lisa Lindsey-Brandli (Kindermusic teacher, Geneva, Switzerland)
"Your talk in my town in Austria was wonderful! The audience was
fascinated by your method."
Monika Lintner (Director, Parenting Center, Kirchdorf, Austria)
"I knew many of the 200 people at your Brussels workshop and people have been calling me to give me their positive impressions. Thank you for
having opened up this enormous field of exploration and help for families. I wish you all the
best, and specifically to reach more and more people in order to revolutionize our way of raising children. This is what a revolution is, isn't it? It's not always with noise and violence. Your actions are a part of this subtle revolution that I hope will make humanity more human, more aware."
Monique Somers (Therapist, Waterloo, Belgium)
"Your workshops here in the Netherlands were a real success...I liked your illustrations, the content, and your enthusiasm."
Hanneke van Hasselt (Therapist, Velp, The Netherlands)
"Wow! The San Francisco workshop was a fabulous success in all respects. You are a phenomenally experienced, knowledgeable, and charming speaker, and everyone learned a lot. Thank you so much!
Margo Braver (San Francisco, California, U.S.A.)
"Mexican parents were very happy to have you in Mexico. You opened hearts for respect and love for children."
Renée Guindi Cohen (Director of Música Prenatal, Mexico City, Mexico)
Comments from workshop participants
(From the U.S.A.)
"Aletha is wonderful!!"
"Non-judgemental."
"Empowering."
"Very informative with concrete, realistic examples."
"Extremely knowledgeable and easy to listen to."
"Very personable. She related a lot of her personal experience."
"Entertaining."
"Respectful presentation."
(From Santa Barbara, California) After the advanced workshop, a few more things clicked for me, and I have been really encouraging Kasey (age two) to get more feelings out... Lately, she has been telling me, "Mommy is better mommy," and "Mommy is new mommy." I thought I was doing pretty well before, but apparently Kasey has noticed quite a difference. So I am grateful to you!
Kathleen Phalen
(From South Africa) "By the end of the workshop in Johannesburg I made an internal commitment to never spank my sons again. For the first time I could understand that such authoritarian methods are actually disrespectful and harmful to children."
(From France) "Your workshop in Paris was an outstanding experience to me. I really enjoyed attending! I was surprised how openly participants responded to your workshop and discussed their own childhoods among each other."
(From Spain) "Many thanks to Aletha Solter for everything she has taught us in order to respect all the needs of our children." "The workshop has helped me become a better human being in all the facets of my life as a therapist and mother."
(From Canada) "I am a child protection social worker in Canada. I recently attended two days of workshops with Aletha. Not only am I preaching her words of wisdom to all my clients who struggle with parenting, but I have changed my own parenting style. No more punishments or rewards for my kids....just love, patience, guidance and understanding. Thank you Aletha!"