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Strengthening Communication Skills (Basic and Advanced Levels)This workshop provides participants with the tools necessary for effective communication. The workshop begins with an activity focusing on personal communication styles. Participants learn different communication skills such as I statements, active listening, and perspective taking. Time is also spent learning the keys to diffusing anger and power struggles through communication. This workshop goes over the critical aspects of effective communication and sets the foundation for team building. Participants take away new communication skills after practicing them during the workshop.
Conflict Resolution (Basic and Advanced Levels)This workshop picks up where the last one left off. Time is spent role playing relevant conflict situations while experiencing different conflict resolution models that can be used with adults and children. Role plays also include conflict resolution activities for children. Time is spent discussing issues that arise when dealing with conflict resolution with different age groups.
Self EmpowermentIn our fast paced society there is not much time to think about where we are in our lives. This workshop provides the opportunity for participants to stop and think carefully about their personal and professional lives. Through hands on independent and dependent activities participants learn more about themselves. Time is spent discussing what self-empowerment is and ways in which people can begin or continue the life long process of self-empowerment. This workshop can be offered in a variety of ways depending on the needs of the participants. This topic can also be addressed in a series of workshops.
Re-Energize!This workshop gives participants the opportunity to renew their commitment to working with children. Through reflective exercises participants view themselves through a new lens. Participants learn stress management techniques some of which can be done while at work with children. Participants leave this workshop feeling refreshed with ideas for keeping their enthusiasm up year round.
Feel Valued, Get Motivated, and Inspire Your Spirit!Come give yourself the opportunity to reflect on the important role you play in the lives of the children you care for. This interactive workshop gives participants the chance to examine their impact on children and families. Ideas for getting motivated and experiencing inspiration are included in the workshop
Leadership from the Inside Out (Part I)This interactive workshop provides participants ways to improve in their roles as leaders. Time is spent refining leadership skills and learning new ways to become more effective leaders. Participants reflect on what their own strengths and weaknesses are and see what their impact on others is. Participants examine how they can work more effectively together. Participants practice communication skills such as active listening. Participants truly gain insight into how they can become better leaders for the people they are working with.
Leadership from the Inside Out (Part II)
This interactive workshop delves deeper into effective leadership. Proactive leadership is discussed and reflected on. Participants focus on how a proactive leadership style dramatically changes the workplace dynamic. Participants learn ways in which they can become more empowered while in the process of helping others grow. Problem solving exercises and role plays are also part of this workshop.
Professional Boundaries: The Art of Staying Within ThemWalking a fine line between the personal and professional is a delicate balance. This interactive workshop provides helpful strategies for managing these challenges. Communication and conflict resolution techniques are included in this workshop.
Leave out the Gossip?Working Together, Keeping Lines of Communication Open, and Balancing
Our Personal and Professional Lives: How Can We Do It All?This interactive workshop will delve into these issues and more! Come reflect on how our interactions impact children, families and staff morale. Communication and conflict resolution techniques will be included.
Dealing with Difficult PeopleHow many times have you dreaded communicating with someone because they can be so difficult? Some of us react in anger to difficult people and some of us are intimidated and back away. Some of us just give up and do nothing! This workshop provides a forum for discussing these issues. Techniques for communicating more effectively are provided. There are positive ways to deal with difficult people!
The Two A's in Tolerance: Awareness and AcceptanceThis interactive workshop is facilitated by two trainers and explores issues around tolerance. Through activity oriented experiences participants will become more aware of how their conscious and unconscious beliefs impact the level of acceptance they and the children in their care have for differences. Cross cultural communication is addressed through problem solving activities.
This workshop is appropriate for conferences or as a two part workshop series.
Mediation in the Work PlaceMediation is the process of guiding two or more individuals in conflict through a dialogue in order to understand the problem and each other better. The role of a mediator is to facilitate this process rather than solve the problem for the individuals involved. This two part training provides participants with the fundamental skills needed to mediate disputes in the workplace.
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