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Positive Discipline Courses for Parents and Educators

The root of the word discipline means “to educate” or “to train”. The latin discipulus is the core from which both discipline and disciple originate. 

  • Want to gain the cooperation of young people without the power struggles?
  • Do you need better strategies for those moments when yelling feels like the only thing that works?
  • Want to build respectful and encouraging relationships with young people?

There are many “positive parenting” programs out there now, but the one developed by Jane Nelson is unique because it draws out cooperation from children and young people by helping them develop a sense of belonging and significance through connection.

 

Adults learn 52 tools experientially, all of which are kind and firm at the same time. They teach children and young people social and life skills that benefit them throughout their lives. 

Jane Nelsen – Founder of Positive Discipline

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Course Overview

Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson was first published in 1981 and has since sold over 4 million copies in 18 languages. There are Positive Discipline courses available in 90 countries around the world.

 

It is considered the ‘gold standard’ for relationship building programs, and its Adlerian principles fit hand in glove with the Montessori Method. 

What You'll Learn

  • Encourage cooperation without power struggles
  • Build respectful, empowered relationships
  • Evidence-based and backed by decades of reseearch
  • Apply 52 tools and strategies for connection
  • Understand child development and behaviour
  • Create classroom and home environments that foster growth

Course Structure

  • 16 hours total, over 6 weeks in 2½ hour sessions or a 2-day intensive
  • Hands-on, interactive learning approach
  • Role-playing activities and group discussions
  • Take-home resources and practical tools
  • Certificate of completion provided
  • Participants can repeat the course as many times as needed for free.
  • Fee covers all adults in a household caring for the same child(ren).

Who Should Attend

  • Parents seeking effective discipline strategies
  • Early childhood educators and teachers
  • Montessori guides and assistants
  • Childcare professionals
  • Anyone working with children

Course Presenter

Mark Powell

 

Director of Education Services at Montessori Australia and accredited Positive Discipline trainer.

 

Mark brings extensive experience in child development and an innovative approach to Montessori education, making complex concepts accessible and practical for everyday application.

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...you will walk away a better person, a better parent, a better educator, for investing in yourself and your children.
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Positive Discipline - Invitation to Educators

Mark Powell shares how Positive Discipline can support classroom management skills for educators.