Course & Training:
Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.)
Parenting: The Most Challenging and Important
Job we will ever have
“.... it is also the job for which we receive the least training. Parents are often blamed but never trained.” Dr Thomas Gordon
The world-renowned P.E.T. program developed by Dr Thomas Gordon helps parents
create deeper connections and greater harmony within families.
Benefits
- Encourages resilience, problem solving, strong self esteem and leadership qualities in children
- Teaches parents valuable listening skills so their children will feel understood
- Coaches in skills that ensure parents get their needs met whilst respecting the needs of the child.
- Teaches how to solve problems constructively and deal with inevitable conflicts so everyone benefits.
- Helps create a climate that greatly reduces stress and tension
within the home.
Some of the skills taught:
Who owns the Problem
Active and passive listening
Steps to assertiveness
Problem Solving for fairness
Family Conflict Resolution (no lose method)
Child-Child Conflicts – What
to do?
Dealing with the inevitable Values Conflicts
and much more
Testimonials
As a parent I was struggling and was dreading getting ready in the mornings for school and work. I learnt to communicate with my children without using my “power” over them. The program has had a very positive effect in my relationship with my children and now sometimes things are done without my asking!! Mary O
It didn't take long for me to see the changes, in fact I have changed the way I approach all my relationships and life itself. I highly recommend it to anyone - well worth the time and money spent!" Katarina Gaita
Classes Each Term
Usually 8 x 3 hour sessions weekly (Day or evening) Also available as a
weekend intensive held over 3 1/2 days. You can join an existing group
or get your own group together (min 10 people)
Courses generally start the beginning of each term
Courses scheduled 2008/2009
Yarraville 3 ½ Day Intensive
Friday 17th October 7pm till 10 pm
Sundays 16th, 30th, November 9.00 am till 5pm
Sunday 7th December 9.00 am till 5pm
Kallista 3 ½ Day Intensive
Sunday October 19th
Sunday November 2nd 9.00
am till 5pm
Sunday November 23rd 9.00 am till 5pm
Half day TBA
Geelong 3 ½ Day Summer Intensive
Sunday Jan 18 2009
Sunday February 1st 9.00 am till 5pm
Sunday February 8th 9.00 am till 5pm
½ day TBA
• Other courses on request
Cost:
$425 single $660 per couple (includes PET text, workbook & CD. )
$220 for PET Graduates to review
Learning supported by a comprehensive workbook and PET text by Nobel peace
prize nominee Dr Thomas Gordon.
ACCREDITATION
Nationally Accredited Training.
Prerequisite to Instructor Training (ITW)
TRAINER Judith Richardson
BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES
judith@awakening.com.au
Phone Judith on (03) 93147768
TEXT BOOK
Parent Effectiveness Training
By Thomas Gordon
