Parenting From Your Heart
May 29, June 12 & June 18, 2011 from 1pm-5pm
A 3-session series in Dupont Circle
To register: contact Mali at guitteny@hotmail.com or 202-257-3376.

Our children are so important to us, yet sometimes we struggle to parent in ways we feel truly good about.

If you ever ask yourself the following questions, you might be interested to join us:
·       What does my child want when he is screaming, yelling, hitting?
·       How can I invite more cooperation from my child without threatening or rewarding him/her?
·       How do I find more of these sweet moments of connection and trust I am so longing for with my child?
·       How might I parent my child closer to my values?
·       How can I have more harmony in our family?

“Children demonstrate compassion and understanding when they are treated with compassion and understanding.”
—Inbal Kashtan, Paths of Learning (2003)

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) founded by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., has been used around the world to mediate conflicts, nurture relationships, and promote peace. For further information on NVC see www.cnvc.org.

Suggested contribution of $100-$220 ($80-$175 each if registering with a friend /loved one) will support the sustainability of this work, with the request to check if you can joyfully contribute to the highest range and ensure that those with lack of funds may be able to participate. This workshop is open to all regardless of ability to contribute financially.

To register: contact Mali at guitteny@hotmail.com or 202-257-3376.

Workshop facilitators:
Ryan McAllister, PhD, has always been interested in how we communicate, but for most of his life hasn’t felt very good at it. As a result, Ryan can relate from personal experience with a wide variety of conflicts and communication challenges. He co-founded  NotJustSkin.org, an all-volunteer organization that supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of parents, children, and communities. He also co-founded Maitri House, a family-inclusive intentional community in the DC area. Ryan is the co-parent of a unique teenager (aren't they all!), has over 8 years of experience in Nonviolent Communication, mindfulness, and peer counseling, and is always learning more.

Mali Parke is a Life and Family Coach. She discovered compassionate communication (NVC) on her journey of motherhood. In her quest to relate to her children with trust, compassion and authenticity, she uncovered a whole world free of old and habitual ways of relating to one another.  She has trained extensively since 2007 in NVC and other supporting fields and is excited at sharing back with peers and anyone in contact with children the possibilities of raising kids with full heart-connection and in peace and confidence with themselves and the world.