Many of the prevailing discipline practices that parents, educators and caregivers use today prevent or erode healthy attachment with the children in their care. Patti will outline several principles of discipline that promote attachment between the parent/educator and a child, and that are developmentally appropriate. We can indeed help children and guide their behaviour, without damaging the relationship. Patti will give practical suggestions and examples to show how to incorporate them into our daily lives with our children.

Living Inquiries:

Well-being and Belonging.
Engagement with others, materials, and the world.
Communication and literacies.
Identities, social responsibility, and diversity.

Pathways:

Every child is a gift.
Emotions, thoughts, and views.
Interests and inquiries.
Knowledge and theories.
Time for engagement.
Individual differences.
Suitable for ECE students, parents, adult instructors/administrators, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages, from infants/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.

Facilitator(s): Patti Drobott

Patti Drobot is a registered professional counsellor and parent consultant with a private practice in Vancouver. She provides therapy for adults and also offers parent consulting using a developmental, attachment-based approach. Her background is in occupational therapy with more than 20 years experience as both clinician and educator in the areas of neurology, psychiatry, and community mental health. She is an adjunct faculty member of the Neufeld Institute and uses Dr. Neufeld’s approach in her day to day life as both mother and professional.