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Special Events


The Positive Discipline Association offers a wide variety of workshops, presentations, key notes, etc. They may be focused on various age groups -- teens, preschoolers, etc.; topic areas -- bullying, sibling rivalry, attachment, class meetings, etc.; or applications -- working with leadership development and management teams, parents in recovery, Christian homes, etc. Essentially, Positive Discipline workshops can be custom designed to meet the needs of your organization, school, or group. Contact the PDA office for information on our Speakers Bureau.

In addition, our Certified Trainers may sponsor workshops, teleconferences and other special events. These are listed here -- or you can request one if you don't see it!

IMPORTANT: Your registration payment must be complete for you to be considered fully registered. Contact the PDA office at 1.866.POS.DISC (1.866.767.3472) if you experience any difficulty, or with any questions or requests. 
 

Upcoming events

    • October 21, 2010
    • October 23, 2010
    • Santa Cruz, CA

    Title:  Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (With An Emphasis On Working With The Recovery Community)

    Dates: 
    Thursday evening, October 21 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM 
    Friday and Saturday, October 22 & 23, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

    Facilitators: 
    Jane Weed-Pomerantz, CPDLT and
    Eryn Rodger, MA, CPDT

    Location
    Sanata Cruz, CA
    More details TBD

    For More Information:  
    Contact Jane at 831.423.2293 or jweedpomerantz@baymoon.com or
    Eryn Rodger at 831.469.7332 or mamaohana@sbcglobal.net  

    • October 24, 2010
    • 09:00 AM
    • Shanghai, China

    SPECIAL POSITIVE DISCIPLINE TRAINING EVENT
    SHANGHAI, CHINA, OCTOBER 24, 2010

    SPONSORED BY THE SHANGHAI
    ANRAY EDUCATION CENTER

    Are you feeling challenged?

    • With morning, bedtime and dinner table hassles?
    • With homework and chores getting done?
      With whining or attitude?
    • By their messy room?
    • By their lack of follow through and motivation?

    Are you looking for effective tools?

    • Do you want to replace shouting, nagging, bribing and punishment?
    • Do you want to learn how to encourage responsibility, cooperation, empathy, accountability and other positive qualities in your child?

    This interactive seminar will teach you research-based methods of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE to build your child's good character and life skills that will last.

    Date:
    Sunday, October 24, 2010
    9:00 AM -- 4:00 PM

    Location:

    Lianyang Community Center
    2797 Yanggaozhonglu
    (Near Fangdian Rd.)
    Pudong, Shanghai, China

    Facilitator: Lois Ingber
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Certified Positive Discipline Trainer

    Cost:
    Before June 30, 2010 -- RMB 300/2days
    Before August 30, 2010 -- RMB 380/2 days
    Before September 30, 2010 -- RMB 480/2 days
    After September 30, 2010 -- RMB 580/2 days

    To register or for more information, contact:
    Shanghai Anray Parenting Education Center
    Contact Person: Ms. Wang
    Phone: 021-50337301 or 021-50337302
    Email:
    anray@anray.org
    Website: www.anray.org

    About the Facilitator:
    Lois Ingber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California, a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, and an experienced counselor in Adlerian Individual Psychology. Lois has over 25 years of experience as a family therapist, parent educator, and trainer for parents, professionals, school personnel and groups.

    Lois is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops on the topic of Positive discipline. her presentations have been quoted as, "Fun, practical and inspiring." Lois has served as President of the San Diego Society of Adlerian Psychology and has co-authored the book, "Bridge: Building Relationships For Improved Discipline, Academic Gains and Effective Schools." She has also published various articles regarding parenting and psychology in professional publications.

    About The Shanghai Anray Parenting Education Center:
    This is a non-profit organization founded by Shanghai Pudong Lianyang international community and Care For Family Consulting Co. it aims to establish a platform for parenting and family education, introduce top parenting and student training courses, and seeks international renowned parenting education series to meet the needs of parents and the community. Its goal is to become a professional parenting education institute, provide training courses to parents, youth and teachers, as well as consultation and family therapy. 

     

    • October 26, 2010
    • 09:00 AM
    • October 27, 2010
    • 05:00 PM
    • Shanghai, China

    SPECIAL POSITIVE DISCIPLINE TRAINING EVENT
    SPONSORED BY THE SHANGHAI
    ANRAY EDUCATION CENTER

    Dates:
    Tuesday and Wednesday, October 26 - 27, 2010

    Location:
    Lianyang Community Center
    2797 Yanggaozhonglu
    (Near Fangdian Rd.)
    Pudong, Shanghai, China

    Facilitator: Lois Ingber
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Certified Positive Discipline Trainer

    Cost:
    Before June 30, 2010 -- RMB 2000/2days
    Before August 30, 2010 -- RMB 2200/2 days
    Before September 30, 2010 -- RMB 2400/2 days
    After September 30, 2010 -- RMB 2600/2 days

    To register or for more information, contact:
    Shanghai Anray Parenting Education Center
    Contact Person: Ms. Wang
    Phone: 021-50337301 or 021-50337302
    Email:
    anray@anray.org
    Website: www.anray.org

    Certification:
    For those who are currently engaged or interested in parenting education, the course provides specific training enabling the participant to earn a PDPE Positive Discipline Parenting educator) Certificate issues by the Positive Discipline Association. This qualifies the recipient to teach parenting classes in the Positive Discipline model and be part of an international network of parent educators.

    About the Facilitator:
    Lois Ingber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California, a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, and an experienced counselor in Adlerian Individual Psychology. Lois has over 25 years of experience as a family therapist, parent educator, and trainer for parents, professionals, school personnel and groups.

    Lois is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops on the topic of Positive discipline. her presentations have been quoted as, "Fun, practical and inspiring." Lois has served as President of the San Diego Society of Adlerian Psychology and has co-authored the book, "Bridge: Building Relationships For Improved Discipline, Academic Gains and Effective Schools." She has also published various articles regarding parenting and psychology in professional publications.

    About The Shanghai Anray Parenting Education Center:
    This is a non-profit organization founded by Shanghai Pudong Lianyang international community and Care For Family Consulting Co. it aims to establish a platform for parenting and family education, introduce top parenting and student training courses, and seeks international renowned parenting education series to meet the needs of parents and the community. Its goal is to become a professional parenting education institute, provide training courses to parents, youth and teachers, as well as consultation and family therapy. 

     

    • October 30, 2010
    • 09:00 AM
    • October 31, 2010
    • 05:00 PM
    • Shanghai, China

    SPECIAL POSITIVE DISCIPLINE TRAINING EVENT
    SPONSORED BY THE SHANGHAI
    ANRAY EDUCATION CENTER

    Dates:
    October 30 and 31, Saturday and Sunday, 2010

    Location:
    Lianyang Community Center
    2797 Yanggaozhonglu
    (Near Fangdian Rd.)
    Pudong, Shanghai, China

    Facilitator: Lois Ingber
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Certified Positive Discipline Trainer

    Cost:
    Before June 30, 2010 -- RMB 2000/2days
    Before August 30, 2010 -- RMB 2200/2 days
    Before September 30, 2010 -- RMB 2400/2 days
    After September 30, 2010 -- RMB 2600/2 days

    To register or for more information, contact:
    Shanghai Anray Parenting Education Center
    Contact Person: Ms. Wang
    Phone: 021-50337301 or 021-50337302
    Email:
    anray@anray.org
    Website: www.anray.org

    Certification:
    For those who are currently engaged or interested in parenting education, the course provides specific training enabling the participant to earn a PDPE Positive Discipline Parenting educator) Certificate issues by the Positive Discipline Association. This qualifies the recipient to teach parenting classes in the Positive Discipline model and be part of an international network of parent educators.

    About the Facilitator:
    Lois Ingber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California, a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, and an experienced counselor in Adlerian Individual Psychology. Lois has over 25 years of experience as a family therapist, parent educator, and trainer for parents, professionals, school personnel and groups.

    Lois is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops on the topic of Positive discipline. her presentations have been quoted as, "Fun, practical and inspiring." Lois has served as President of the San Diego Society of Adlerian Psychology and has co-authored the book, "Bridge: Building Relationships For Improved Discipline, Academic Gains and Effective Schools." She has also published various articles regarding parenting and psychology in professional publications.

    About The Shanghai Anray Parenting Education Center:
    This is a non-profit organization founded by Shanghai Pudong Lianyang international community and Care For Family Consulting Co. it aims to establish a platform for parenting and family education, introduce top parenting and student training courses, and seeks international renowned parenting education series to meet the needs of parents and the community. Its goal is to become a professional parenting education institute, provide training courses to parents, youth and teachers, as well as consultation and family therapy. 

     

     

    • November 01, 2010
    • 08:30 AM
    • November 05, 2010
    • 05:00 PM
    • Matthews, NC

    IMPORTANT: Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way and Positive Discipline in the Classroom are being offered as back-to-back sessions! Register here to sign up for both and receive $40 discount.

    If you are registering for only one workshop, click on either 
    Teaching Parenting or 
    Positive Discipline in the Classroom, or go to their listing under Workshops.

    Facilitator: 
    Suzanne Smitha
    Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer

    Dates and Times: 

    Teaching Parenting -- Monday and Tuesday, November 1 and 2, 8:30 AM -- 5:30 PM

    Positive Discipline in the Classroom
    -- Thursday and Friday, November 4 and 5, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Location/Accomodation Details:
    Hampton Inn, 9615 Independence Pointe Parkway, Matthews, NC 28105.Call this location directly for discounted room rates: 704-841-1155 and identify yourself as attending the Positive Discipline workshop.
    Click HERE for hotel registration.

    Nearest Airport:
    Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (45 minutes from the hotel, no shuttle available). Email Suzanne about transportation to and from the airport.

    IMPORTANT: Please do NOT make travel registrations until you receive confirmation from Suzanne that the workshop is being held.

    Note: Many communities are voting on Tuesday, November 2. Please participate in early voting in your community or request an absentee ballot if your attendance will interfere with your right to vote. Thank you!

    Contact Information:

    For additional information on the workshops, hotels, transportation, directions, or any other concerns, please contact Suzanne Smitha at 704.847.0026 or asmitha@mindspring.com.


Past events

August 31, 2010 Teleconference: PD and Supporting Children With A History of Chronic Trauma
July 15, 2010 Positive Discipline Conference (Non-Members)
May 11, 2010 Combo Package: TP & PDC in Denville, NJ May 2010
April 30, 2010 The Parenting Rx: PD Tools in the Medical Office
April 30, 2010 The Parenting Rx: PD Tools in the Medical Office
April 29, 2010 Parenting From The Heart
August 29, 2009 Positive Discipline for Preschool Teachers (6 hrs)
July 09, 2009 Positive Discipline for Children on the Autism Spectrum
July 09, 2009 Positive Discipline for Developing Capable Young People - Presented by Jane Nelsen
May 16, 2009 Enjoy Parenting Your Teen!
May 12, 2009 Discipline that Teaches: Positive Discipline that Works
May 11, 2009 Discipline that Teaches: Creating a Positive and Cooperative Classroom
May 09, 2009 One Day Introduction to Positive Discipline
May 08, 2009 Disciplina Positiva, Educando con Amor y Firmeza
April 25, 2009 Brain Reseach Integrating Adlerian Psychology, Win-Win Discipline and Cooperative Learning
April 04, 2009 Learn the Positive Discipline Method For Working With Children
April 03, 2009 Positive Divorce An experiential workshop
April 02, 2009 Positive Discipline for Developing Capable Young People
April 01, 2009 Positive Discipline for Developing Capable Young People
March 28, 2009 Maximize Conference for preschool teachers, daycare providers, administrators
March 26, 2009 Positive Discipline for Developing Capable Young People
February 21, 2009 Positive Discipline For Parents of Teenagers
 
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