Kathy Walker and Associates conduct a series of parent workshops from time to time each year in particular areas of rural and metropolitan Victoria. If you are interested in attending this series of workshops details of upcoming workshops can be found in the event and presentation calendar.  If you have a group from your school or preschool who would like to run a series please list and submit your requirements via the online via booking.
Sessions are tailored to meet the needs and numbers of your group and are responsive to the particular group attending.

For parents wishing to attend these workshops please contact the relevant person listed below to discuss costs and to book a place.  Please note, the series is designed for parents to attend all sessions.

Session 1.  The society in which we parents and our children live
This session provides an overview of all four sessions by mapping out the direction of the sessions and the major topics and issues to be covered. Participants are encouraged to identify major aims and issues they wish to explore during this first session, which will then become part of the content throughout the series. The session also explores issues surrounding children and parents in society today, including the pressures upon parents in a rushed and hurried society and the impact upon children.
Strategies to combat some of the rush and hurry will be explored.

Session 2.  Understanding child development. Appropriate expectations of children from birth-5 and 6-12 years
This session provides an overview of some of the major elements of child development, including behaviour, ages, and stages of development. Aspects of self-esteem, resilience, and personality will be explored.
Strategies for setting realistic expectations of children's behaviours and actions based upon personality and stage of development will be explored and developed.

Session 3 and 4.  Strategies for guiding children's behaviour. Discipline techniques
This session begins to examine in more detail specific aspects of guiding children's behaviour. It considers some of the major issues that arise within the family that are challenging for parents or children, and explores ways to work within these.
Specific strategies for adult interactions with children as well as specific guidance techniques will be examined including reflective listening techniques, setting limits, and consequences.

Identification of where to next.
The session also considers a range of topics as identified throughout the series of workshops and provides discussion time for participants.
A reflection and action plan exercise completes the series of workshops with participants identifying where they need to go next in terms of effective parenting.