Classes
The fastest track to personal growth is parenting. Our classes make it easier and much more fun.
Say What You See® classes and coaching take your training as deep as you want it to go. Our Basics Class gives you practical parenting tools and new perspectives that just feel right. The Playtime Class deepens your relationship with your child. The For You Class speeds personal growth. Solutions Groups, Book Study or Meet-up Groups, and Private Coaching provide ongoing opportunities for enrichment.
Classes are scheduled by request and listed below and on the Calendar. We are based in Austin, TX, and love to travel, so please Contact Us if you would like to schedule a private class or Speaking Engagement for your group. Online and other avenues for long-distance training are in the works. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive class announcements.
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Say What You See® Basics – Part I & II
2-Hour Classes for Parents and Teachers
Your child is focused on waving a bubble wand with one hand and pours bubble stuff on you with the other.
Not paying attention or paying attention?
It’s time to go, and your child is hiding.
Hiding from you or wanting to be found?
It all depends on how you see it; and so does your reaction.
Part I demonstrates how to SAY WHAT YOU SEE to transform children’s complaints and resistance into STRENGTHs they can use the rest of their lives. Add CAN DOs to complete this simple new approach to parenting.
SWYS Basics PART ISouth Austin, TXAustin Montessori School (AMS) Date:Tuesday Sept. 14, 2010 Time:7:00 – 9:00 PM Cost:$30 per person / $50 couple Register:Contact Austin Montessori School Prerequisite:None Notes:Class will be videotaped. |
SWYS Basics PART IISouth Austin, TXAustin Montessori School (AMS) Date:Wednesday Sept. 15, 2010 Time:7:00 – 9:00 PM Cost:$30 per person / $50 couple Register:Contact Austin Montessori School Prerequisite:SWYS Basics Part I Notes:Class will be videotaped. |
Say What You See® Playtime – Part I & II
8 and 4-Week Classes for Parents and Teachers of Children Ages 3-12
Part I: 8-Week Class
SWYS Playtime is the one parenting class your child wants you to take! Part I is a fun and easy way to learn the SAY WHAT YOU SEE® approach. Insight and connection soar to the next level as you un-do, un-say, and un-think your old habits while the child leads the play in your “Power Playtime” together at home between classes. The more you say what you see, the more the child’s strengths shine through! Classes provide instruction, hands-on experience, and review of one videotaped home playtime for each Playtime Parent. The Observer category is perfect for spouses and teachers.
Part II: 4-Week Follow-up Class
What are the patterns in your child’s play telling you? In Part II as you continue your “Power Playtimes” at home and videotape reviews in class, you will gain a deeper understanding of your child’s world and improve your SAY WHAT YOU SEE® skills in ways that can permanently change old family dynamics. The Observer category is perfect for spouses and teachers who have taken Part I.
SWYS Playtime PART INorth Central Austin, TXAustin Montessori School (AMS) Dates:8 Tuesday evenings Time:7:00 – 9:00 PM Cost: $265–Playtime parent* (max 6) Prerequisite:None Notes:Class will be videotaped. Register:Registration deadline midnight Sept. 17 |
SWYS Playtime PART IISouth Austin, TXAustin Montessori School (AMS) Dates:4 Thursday mornings Time:9:00 – 11:00 AM Cost:$150–Playtime parent* (max 6) Prerequisite:SWYS Playtime Part I Notes: Class will be videotaped. Register: Registration deadline midnight Sept. 19 |
Say What You See® for You
4 -Week Class for You, about You (Parent or Not)
It’s your turn for validation, logic and laughter. Feel what it’s like to be deeply understood and validated. You’re right about what you like and want–you always have been! Find out why it’s so hard to hang on to that simple truth, and discover how to say what you see to yourself keep the validation flowing. Experience gleeful insight with every shift in thinking that moves you closer to your potential!
SWYS For YouSouth Austin, TXAustin Montessori School (AMS) Dates:4 Thursday mornings Time:9:00 – 11:00 AM Cost:$150 per person Prerequisite:None Register:Registration deadline midnight Oct. 24 |
Say What You See® Parenting Solutions Groups
90-Minute Discussion Groups for Parents
Find parenting solutions that are right for you! These informal parenting solutions groups are open to the public. Join us to get your questions answered and share SAY WHAT YOU SEE® solutions that have worked for you.
Profound ParentingNorthwest Austin, TXUnity Church of the Hills Facilitators:Sandy Blackard of Language of Listening® Dates:2nd Monday of each month Time:7:00-8:30 PM Cost:Free Register:Courtesy RSVP Contact Us Prerequisite:None Notes:Parents must RSVP one week in advance for |
AMS Parenting Solutions GroupNorth Central Austin, TXAustin Montessori School (AMS) Facilitators:Sandy Blackard of Language of Listening® Dates:2nd Wednesday of each month Time:7:00 – 8:30 PM Cost:$10 per person / $15 couple (Pay at the door) Register:Courtesy RSVP Contact Us Prerequisite:SWYS Basics Part I or Read SWYS Book Notes:No childcare |
Say What You See® Book Study or Meet-up Groups
Do-it-yourself Book Study or Meet-up Group
Organize a SAY WHAT YOU SEE® Book Study or a Meet-up Group in your area, and we will post it for you here. Local groups are a great way to create your own supportive community of parents and teachers learning to use this simple approach.
| Contact Us to see your own Book Study or Meet-up Group meetings posted here! |
Private Coaching
Parent and personal coaching are available by request.
Location:Phone or in person Dates & Times:TBD Coaching Fee:$125 per hour per person or couple Prerequisite:None Arrangements:Contact Us to set up a free interview or to make arrangements for your private coaching experience |
Speaking Engagements
Language of Listening® instructors are available by request for Speaking Engagements or Private Classes for your group or organization. Please Contact Us to schedule our engaging instructors for your next event or read more about our Speaking Engagements here.