Communication and Relationship Skills
We offer workshops that can help:
Positive Communication to End Power Struggles and Encourage Cooperation
Positive Relationships in Families: Stop the Squabbles and Keep the Peace
Why Can’t We Just Get Along? Reduce Family Conflicts and Sibling Rivalry
Check out our Workshops or view our Event Calendar to see what workshops are being offered at this time.
For local resources, visit the MyDufferin directory of services.
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Specific Topics
Help Your Child Express Emotions
Articles, Videos and Handouts
7 easy ways to connect with kids Nice chart that could be posted on the fridge – PDF, Positive Discipline, 2023
Why Active Listening is Important in Parent-Child Relationships – Blog Post, Family Centre, 2022
Listening Skills for Parents: Six Top Strategies – Article, Dr. Lucy Russell, They Are The Future
How to Give Kids Effective Instructions – Article, Child Mind Institute
How to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Children and Teens by Understanding Their Unique Brain Chemistry – Article, Karen Young, Hey Sigmund
Compassionate Connection – Article, Inbal Kashtan, The Natural Child Project
A Bug and a Wish – Video, Sproutable
Emotion Chart - Little Kids – Handout, Bright Sprouts
Emotion Chart - Big Kids – Handout, The Parent Support Network
Websites
Specific Topics
Active Listening
The Five Love Languages
The Five Love Languages Explained A more detailed overview of the five love languages.
Help Your Child Express Emotions
Helping Kids Identify and Express Emotions – Kids Helpline, Australia
Books
Many of our book recommendations are available through your local library! We encourage you to take advantage of the local resources available to you. If you would like to support the author, you can click the book titles below and you will be taken to the Amazon book listing for your convenience.
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish |
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Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté, MD |
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Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell |
* Please note that these links are shared for information purposes only and the sharing of this information should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation on the part of The Parent Support Network.