“Positive  Discipline  in  the  Classroom”    

January  1-­‐3,  2016:    CHENGDU,  SICHUAN,  CHINA  

POSITIVE  DISCIPLINE  is  a  research-­‐based  child  guidance  model  which  for  over  30  years  has  offered  long  term,  effective,  and  practical  solutions  to  parenting  and  classroom  challenges.  It  encourages  children  to   think   for   themselves,   to   become  more   responsible   and   cooperative,   to   have   a   greater   respect   for  themselves   and   others,   and   to   learn   problem   solving   and   life   skills.     Using   “Discipline   that   Teaches,”  Kindness   and   Firmness   Together   and   Focusing   on   Solutions   vs.   consequences,   young   people   are  motivated  to  feel  a  greater  sense  of  connection,  belonging,  significance,  and  contribution.

【About  the  Course】 POSITIVE   DISCIPLINE   comes   from   the   theories   of  Alfred   Adler,   M.D.   and   Rudolf   Dreikurs,   M.D.,   early  pioneers  of  “Individual  Psychology,”  adapted  for  child  guidance  by  world-­‐renowned  authors,  Jane  Nelsen,  Ed.D.  and  Lynn  Lott,  MFT.    The  teachings  are  filled  with  non-­‐punitive,  non-­‐permissive,  respectful  methods  that   encourage   a   child’s   “self-­‐discipline”   through   tools   such   as   understanding   the   “belief   behind   the  behavior,”  holding  family  and  class  meetings,  learning  from  mistakes  with  dignity  intact,  and  many  more.    Through  experiential  learning,  POSITIVE  DISCIPLINE  help  adults  learn  with  their  “heart”  as  well  their  “head”  in   an   engaging,   supportive   way.     The   activities   used   help   us   “see   the   world   through   the   child’s   eyes,”  allowing  adults  to  gain  immediate  insight  into  problem  behavior  and  effective  solutions.        This   course   provides   specific   training   enabling   the   participant   to   become   a   “Certified   Positive  Discipline  Classroom   Educator,”   as   authorized   by   the   Positive   Discipline   Association   (www.positivediscipline.org).    This   qualifies   the   recipient   to   use   Positive   Discipline   in   their   classroom,   and   to   become   part   of   an  international  network  of  Positive  Discipline  Educators.    Attendees  will  also  be   invited  to   join   in  a  mentor  group  of  Certified  Educators,  to  receive  continuous  support  along  their  Positive  Discipline  journey.    Course  is  taught  in  both  Chinese  and  English.  

【Learning  Objectives】 Participants  will:    

• Learn  simple  tools  to  use  right  away  for  fostering  self-­‐discipline  and  intrinsic  motivation  in  young  people.    

• Learn  how  to  enhance  cooperation  and  mutual  respect  in  the  classroom.  • Gain  insight  into  the  behaviors  that  are  particularly  challenging  in  classrooms.  • Learn  how  to  use  class  meetings  to  teach  children  valuable  social  and  life  skills  such  as  empathy,  

communication,  responsibility,  problem  solving,  self-­‐discipline  and  accountability.    • Gain  experience  teaching  a  social-­‐emotional  curriculum  that  also  enhances  academic  skills.  • Have  a  set  of  resource  materials  for  future  reference.  

【Who  Should  Participate】 Teachers,  counselors,  administrators,  psychologists,  parent  educators,  nurses,  aides,  paraprofessionals,  youth  workers,  and  program  providers  who  work  with  young  people  in  group  settings.    

Want  effective  solutions  to  behavior  problems?    Come  to  a  three-­‐day  experiential  workshop  for  creating  greater  peace  in  the  classroom  which  promotes  young  

people  learning  self-­‐discipline  and  valuable  social  and  life  skills.  

【Prerequisite】 Certified  Positive  Discipline  Parenting  Educator  (CPDPE)    -­‐or  -­‐    If  you  are  new  to  Positive  Discipline:    We  want  you  to  have  the  most  meaningful  experience  possible  by  

joining  the  training  well  prepared.    In  addition,  given  the  nature  of  an  experiential  workshop,  your  contribution  in  group  discussion  is  also  essential  to  help  others  to  learn.    Therefore,  in  order  to  maximize  

your  learning,  it  is  required  that  you  do  the  following:      

1.    Participate  in  a  PD  class  (class  information:  Fiona  Ye,  CPDT,  18602809808@163.com)    2.    Read  one  (or  more)  of  the  following  books  and  summarize  what  you  have  learned  in  an  essay  (suggest  1500  words).    It  will  allow  the  facilitators  to  tailor  the  training  based  on  the  group's  understanding  of  the  model.  

• Positive  Discipline  (Nelsen,  Lott)  (Book  provided  upon  registration)  • Positive  Discipline  A-­‐Z  (Nelsen,  Lott,  Glenn)  • Positive  Discipline  0-­‐3  (Nelsen,  Erwin,  Duffy)  • Positive  Discipline  for  Preschoolers  (Nelsen,  Erwin,  Duffy)  • Effective  Positive  Discipline  Stories    (Elly  Zhen)  • What  Life  Should  Mean  to  You  (Adler)  • Adlerian  Theory  of  Personality  

 Please  provide  above  information  by  December  1st  ,  2015,  to:  Fiona  Ye,  CPDT,  18602809808@163.com  

 

【Ongoing  Support  】 After   the   training,   we   will   support   you   in   your   Positive   Discipline   journey   over   the   coming   months   by  providing  ongoing   feedback,  encouragement  and  mentoring.    To   facilitate  this,   it   is   required  that  you  do  the  following:      - Write  a  reflection  of  the  training  and  your  PD  experience  so  far.    We  will  offer  a  few  questions  at  the  

training  to  guide  you  through  your  reflection.    Submit  the  reflection  within  30  days  after  the  training.    Your  facilitators  will  offer  feedback  and  mentoring  based  on  the  reflection,  and  issue  your  certificate.  

- Participate  for  a  minimum  of  3  months  in  a  monthly  in  person  or  on-­‐line  mentoring  group,  which  will  be  offered  after  course  completion.    

 

【About  the  Trainer】    

Lois   Ingber is   a   Licensed   Clinical   Social  Worker   from   California,   and   a   Certified                                                                            Positive   Discipline   Lead   Trainer.     Lois   has   used   Adlerian   Psychology   for   over   25  years  as  a  counselor,  family  therapist,  parent  educator,  consultant,  and  trainer  for  parents,  professionals,  school  personnel  and  groups.    Lois  is  a  frequent  presenter  at  conferences   and   workshops   on   the   topics   of   Positive   Discipline   and   Adlerian  Psychology.     Her   presentations   have   been   described   as   “Fun,   practical,   and  inspiring”.    Lois  served  as  president  of  the  San  Diego  Society  of  Adlerian  Psychology,  

and  organized  the  San  Diego  Positive  Discipline  Mentor  Group.    She   is  co-­‐author  of   the  book,  “BRIDGES:  Building  Relationships   for   Improved  Discipline,  academic  Gains  and  Effective  Schools”  and  also  published  various  articles  regarding  parenting  and  psychology  in  professional  publications.    She  and  her  husband  are  the  parents  of  a  13  year  old  girl.    (Contact:  www.adlerianconsulting.com)    

 

 

【Fee】 RMB  5800/person  includes  materials  and  certification  fee.    (Meals  and  accommodation  not  included.)  

【Dates  and  Location】  

 POSITIVE  DISCIPLINE  IN  THE  CLASSROOM              DATE:          January  1-­‐3    (Friday  –  Sunday),  2016,  8:30  a.m.  –  5:00  p.m.          VENUE:    CHENGDU,  (Site  to  be  determined)      

 

【Registration】 REGISTRATION  and  INFORMATION:        Fiona Ye, CPDT, 18602809808@163.com