In this one-day seminar, Dr. Neufeld explores the pivotal role of context in personality and behavior: in determining how children react to societal demands, in determining how clients respond to treatment, in determining how students respond to teaching. Context is rarely put into words and as such, has difficulty entering consciousness. As a result, context is often ignored with confusing consequences for all.

According to Dr. Neufeld, the most powerful context is that of relationship. He will present a working model of attachment that applies to all venues and presenting problems.

This seminar is applicable to all those involved in assessment, treatment or education. Although addressed to educators and helping professionals, including physicians, pediatricians, social workers, counselors, therapists and family workers. Although the focus will be on children, the material and the model applies to any age.

Some of the topics addressed will include:

• the roots of resistance and oppositionality and the keys to receptivity
• why the alpha problem is increasing in today’s society
• the roots of aggression and bullying and the implications for treatment
• six stages in becoming attached and the impediments to healthy attachments
• how to cultivate a context of connection between children (or clients) and those responsible for them
• how to preserve a context of connection, especially with troubling children or clients

CEU's will be available for MFT's and LCSW's (pending approval). The cost of this seminar includes handouts, lunch, and snacks.

About Dr. Neufeld

Dr. Gordon Neufeld is a Vancouver-based clinical and developmental psychologist who has been working with children and those responsible for them for over 35 years. A former professor of developmental psychology and parent-child relations at the University of British Columbia, his best-selling book Hold On to Your Kids has been praised by parents, educators and mental health professionals worldwide. It won the 2006 National Parenting Publications Gold award and is now published in 8 languages.

About Transformative Parenting

Transformative Parenting is a Mill Valley-based Parent Consulting & Education practice whose work is influenced greatly by Dr. Neufeld's developmental-attachment paradigm. They offer personal consultations, workshops, and courses all designed to help parents gain the insight and support they need to parent with confidence and handle learning and behavior issues.

Todd Sarner MA MFT, Director of Transformative Parenting, is a Neufeld-Certified Presenter and Parent Educator and is a Faculty Member of the Neufeld Institute. He was personally invited by Dr. Neufeld to be one of the first participants in his professional training program.

Tickets

Registration is $139 before March 1st, $159 after. Walk-up registration will not be available unless arranged beforehand. Registration includes coffee, tea, lunch, and materials.

We use the secure Paypal system for online ticket sales. You do not have to have a Paypal account to buy tickets- Paypal will also process credit cards and checks.

What People Are Saying:

"Neufeld's approach has the power to change, if not save, the lives of our children." - National Post

"The thoughts and perspectives presented are informative — even inspirational — for those who choose to dedicate their lives and energy to students." -Bulletin of the National Association of Secondary School Principals

“A brilliant book, one to be taken seriously, very seriously.” - Dr. Peter Levine, psychologist and author of Waking the Tiger

"Genuinely new ideas and fresh perspectives on parenting...a worthy book with practical implications for mom and dad." - Dr. Mary Pipher, author of Reving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other

"This important book boldly states the problem and maps out plans for its solution. Let us take its suggestions seriously now so that together we can improve the future for our children and their children as well.” - Dr. Daniel Siegel, Psychiatrist and author of The Developing Mind and Parenting From the Inside Out

Venue

This presentation will take place at the Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, conventiently located near highway 101 in San Rafael. The hotel has set up a special room rate for attendees of one or both of our March events, details HERE.

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Cancellation Policy

Refunds requested one week in advance (before March 5th at 9am) will be refunded in full. Refunds requested more than 72 hours before the event and up to one week will be refunded the full amount minus $5o for administrative fees. There will be no refunds after 72 hours prior to the event (Tuesday March 9th at 9am). You can, however, transfer your spot (and your lunch order) to someone else at any time.