Upcoming events in Brazil:
March 2018 - 9a-5p
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Indaiatuba, São Paulo
Become a Certified Positive Discipline Educator
duration:14h
March 2018 - 9a-5p
Positive Discipline for parents and psychologists
Campinas, São Paulo
Become a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
durantion: 14h
"Children need encouragement, like plants need water." Rudolf Dreikurs
What is Positive Discipline
Positive Discipline is a program designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities. Discipline is often associated with punishment, but the word discipline comes from the latin disciplina, which means to teach. In Positive Discipline, there is no humiliation, punishment or putting downs. Adults teach in a firm AND kind way.
Philosophy & Developmental Theories
Positive Discipline is based on the teachings of Alfred Adler, a physician, psychotherapist, and the founder of Adlerian psychology, called individual psychology, which emphasizes the human need and ability to create positive social change and impact. Adler placed great emphasis on 'Gemeinschaftsgefühl' or social interest, in other words, the importance for human development to achieve a sense of solidarity or fellowship with humanity and the local community. Cooperating, while important for the maintenance of society, is also important for achieving psychological health in the individual.
Award winner
Based on the best selling Positive Discipline philosophy and books by Dr. Jane Nelsen and others, it teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults (including parents, teachers, childcare providers, youth workers, and others). Dr. Jane Nelsen is a diplomate in Adlerian Psychology. Learning from my mentor: Dr. Jane Nelsen.
A Misbehaved child is a discouraged child
Observing the meaning behind the child's behavior can help the adult become aware and more prepare to deal with the real issue of the child's misbehavior. Adults will broaden their understanding in regards to misbehavior by becoming aware that behind a misbehavior there is child who just wants to belong and he/she is confused about the way to fullfil its intention.
Imagine an iceberg. The top visible part is the misbehavior, the immersed part below the water is the belief which gives rise to the behavior.
In Positive Discipline we dive deep into the child's world to comprehend the origin of the misbehavior.
Positive Discipline in Portuguese
Based on research
Recent research explains that children from birth are equipped with a powerful neural network ready to connect with other people. Children who have a strong sense of connection with family, school, their community, have less probability to misbehave. In order for children to become successful, contributing members of society, they need to learn social and life skills. Positive Discipline is based on the understanding that discipline must be taught and that discipline also teaches.
Fernanda Lee, M.A.Ed
educating parents and teachers based on the principles of Positive Discipline
Fernanda holds a master degree in Education and is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer. She works as a school counselor in California. She has taught teachers in private and public schools, businesswoman in Entrepreneurs Organization and counselors for the Mental Health System. She just finished translating the best-seller Positive Discipline in the Classroom to Portuguese.
Positive Discipline
is in Brazil !
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