"Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting” - Brene Brown.

Many caregivers and professionals are shifting away from authoritarian and permissive models of disciplining children and moving towards relationship-focused models that prioritize healthy attachment and connection. Effective leadership in families, schools, and communities is born out of fostering a culture of connection that is built on a foundation of Presence. This workshop is for parents, grandparents, and any professional who works closely with children and youth to help:

· pinpoint where we over-utilize or under-utilize the gifts of all nine Enneagram points when guiding children

· use the strengths of all 3 intelligence centers to become more responsive and less reactive during those tough/triggering moments

· compassionately illuminate what’s hindering our capacity to be present with children and ultimately the leaders we most want to be

By showing up and committing to Presence, we courageously give children a secure place to land. Just as an acorn transforms over time into a mighty oak, children can go about self-actualizing into who they are meant to be, when they can rest in our Presence and love. Understanding both the strengths and challenges we bring to relationships can significantly improve our effectiveness as leaders and will impact families not only today, but for generations to come.

About Valerie Tih 

Valerie Tih (pronounced tea) understands that parents feel frustrated by the gap between who they want to be as a parent and the day to day reality of parenting. So at JoyFULL Coaching she provides shame-free courses and customized coaching so that parents can become the calm and confident parents they’ve always pictured themselves to be.

Valerie transforms outdated parenting paradigms into research-based Positive Discipline frameworks based on the latest brain science, the Enneagram, and best practices.

She has over 25 years of experience as a speaker, presenter and facilitator of retreats and educational workshops. She is a trained art therapist and a certified teacher. She’s a certified “Happiness Coach” (a program taught by Dr. Robert Holden), and is a Riso-Hudson/Enneagram Institute certified Enneagram Coach with Honours standing and is IEA accredited. She has presented on parenting and the Enneagram in the 2021 and 2023 IEA Global Conferences.

Valerie and her husband have two boys, aged 14 and 10 and her youngest son has Down syndrome. She enjoys advocating for people with disabilities and is passionate about building community, spreading kindness, and choosing joy.

Valerie Tih’s Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfullcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyfullCoaching

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerietih/

FREE Download: Top parenting books for each Enneagram Type and 4 ways you can help children flourish through Positive Discipline:

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