Sabina Kilpatrick speaks to groups on many teaching and parenting topics, all including hands-on demonstrations, helpful skill sets and great take-away knowledge! She has spoken to MOPS groups, PTA nights, Teacher in-services and conferences such as the Institute for the Development of Gifted Education annual conference at the University of Denver.
These workshops can be geared towards families with kids of any age or simply the parents or teachers and administrators and are 2 hours in length.
You can bring these workshops to your school, church and community.
The fee for an evening of useful and pertinent information delivered in an enjoyable manner is $250.
Topics:
Family/Classroom Communication :
- Work on strong listening skills
- Have a ‘fact vs. opinion’ discussion
- Learn how to stand up for yourself while respecting others
- Practice the differences between placating, passive-aggressive, bullying and positive strength communication
Family/Classroom Team Building :
- Create a family mission statement and motto
- Learn to recognize and value each others roles in the family
- Bond over your family’s uniqueness
- Work on goal setting together
Families/Teachers Against Peer Pressure :
- Practice healthy, strong responses to peer pressure vs. placating or bullying
- Discuss ‘You are who you hang out with’
- Learn the 40 assets that help young people thrive
- Decide your families ‘sphere of influence’ and rules
Creative Conflict Resolution :
- Learn the basics of communication and conflict
- Practice how to speak up for yourself without negative words or emotions
- Share ‘frustration busters’ to release negative energy
- Explore calming techniques for all ages
Character Ed and the Skills to make it happen :
- Get curriculum that is classroom/family ready
- How to bring Character Ed to ages 3 through 18
- Learn how to add communication skills to Character Ed so the kids understand HOW to live by the values
- Explore suggested Heroes of Character that the community can use as role models
- Discuss ways to teach friendship making, feelings identification, bully proofing from the platform of Character education.
What’s being said about Sabina’s speaking engagements:
“We want to thank you for your excellent presentation at our staff training. We have received wonderful, positive comments from our staff with numerous requests to have you return.” – Preschool Director
“Your delivery was fun! The staff has incorporated many of your ideas and many have seen positive results.” – Lead Teacher
“I have made several positive changes to my classroom as a direct result of your ideas. Thank you! I hope I’ll have the opportunity to attend another of your workshops soon.”
– Elementary Teacher
“You are the most talented communicator I have heard!” – Father
“Your love for and understanding of kids are evident” – Mother of a teen
To discuss date availability, request Ms. Kilpatrick’s resume or letters of recommendation, or ask further questions, please contact Sabina Kilpatrick at coachingthefam@gmail.com or 303-919-3303. Thank You!