Parent Reflections from Declarative Language Workshop

We will start our next 8-week Declarative Language Workshop on March 3rd, and I wanted to share some feedback to illustrate how 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙 and 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 DL can be to kids and families. I will let these excerpts speak for themselves!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩?

“I’m more aware of what I say and how I say it. I understand why DL is so important and I am motivated to keep learning and improving.”

“I feel I have gained the capacity to pause, not respond immediately and think about what language I will use that can be supportive instead of directive. I have been able to see the success in using DL and how this can empower my kids.”

“I really loved the workshop. It was very helpful to hear other people's experiences. I often find myself not looking to share with people because I find our experiences so unique, so it was great to hear other people's experiences with their kids and really relate and learn from them.”

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝?

“My children gained a mother who can communicate better. A goal for less nagging and more teamwork.”

“When I use DL I can see they don't present as defensive and are more open to talking. I also see they feel more empowered. They also have more of a voice in what they need and want.”

“I feel like my child gained a lot through me slowing down and looking at our interactions differently. It was really positive for me to change frames in instances that I noticed myself asking a lot of questions, and to stop and look to gain more of a connection from our interactions instead of trying to get her to answer me as a form of communication.”

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝?

“I try to think before I speak. Enjoy the small moments more.”

“We can have conversations that are less stressful and more relaxed.”

“He's more willing to try new things. He feels more secure that I'm there to support him.”

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