Join Our Next Virtual Workshop!

Presented by Linda K. Murphy MS, CCC-SLP and Lizz Ramirez, RDI Consultant 

What you need to know starting out…

During this training, participants sign on for eight classes to learn about and become proficient in their use of declarative language. This speaking style is powerful in guiding social learning. Topics covered during the eight classes range from the basics of what is a declarative statement, to specific scenarios and learning opportunities in which we can use declarative language to guide social learning. Overall mechanics and the construction of declarative statements are practiced in depth.  

Schedule 

• Our class will run for eight sessions.

• All sessions will be recorded and available to participants at a private link for a month after completion of the workshop.

• Next session beginning in February. Dates to be announced soon!

The following are our weekly topics. These may be modified slightly based on what is most relevant for the group:

Week 1: Introduction to The Power of Declarative Language – A Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids with Social Learning Challenges Feel Competent, Connected, and Understood

Week 2: Video Reviews 

Week 3: A Guiding Mindset, Experience Sharing Communication & Pacing

Week 4: Video Reviews 

Week 5: Visual Referencing & Nonverbal Communication

Week 6: Video Reviews 

Week 7: TBD based on Group Preference – choice of: Making Mistakes is Okay OR Appreciating Different Opinions/Taking Perspective

Week 8: Video Reviews & Wrap Up 

What you need to do…

Participants are encouraged to complete a baseline video and self-reflection worksheet prior to starting the workshop (formal instructions to be provided), and complete homework assignments as discussed after sessions 1, 3, 5 and 7. Homework assignments consist of active practice with one’s own child around a concept. One 3 to 5-minute clip is submitted to Linda prior to each class.

Participants’ clips will be used in class for reflection, trouble shooting, shared celebration of progress, observation of growth, and overall group learning. Using personal video clips in this way is powerful as it paves the way for individual meaning and application of the concepts covered and allows Linda to provide individual guidance around the dynamics of interactions with your child. All participants benefit from shared videos. Participants may also wish to purchase Declarative Language Handbook, available on Amazon, to supplement their learning.

Cost: $200 for this 8 week session workshop