I’ve been to many workshops and parent talks but Mandy’s one on Conscious Discipline was the first workshop that focused, not on changing our children’s behaviour but, the way we respond to them. The focus on empathy is profound as we endeavour to teach our children to be kind but hardly ever stop to ask if we’re being examples of that ourselves.

Mandy was extremely supportive throughout the entire process. She allowed everyone to be heard, acknowledged when someone was trying to speak, honored everyone’s experience and may be one of the most compassionate humans I’ve met. She did an incredible job facilitating, keeping the group moving and addressing questions when needed.

Thanks again for holding a session with Michael and I. I think having you in our ‘space’ changed the dynamic completely. It made my son feel very special but also he wasn’t distracted by his peers and everything going on at school. Michael was engaged by what you were saying, how you said it, and the little props really helped to keep his attention. Your guidance and the practical tools that you shared with us were easy to understand and remember, which is important for him (and me!). I think the format worked really well – it was the right amount of time, and enough ‘content’ – which gave us manageable things to work on.

Thank you again, Mandy! It felt like I’ve know you forever. Your willingness to share your heart really created a community of safety and connection, which is difficult to do virtually. I just wish you ran a school here in the U.S. so I could try to secure a teaching position to work with you. 🙂 This course allowed me to find a supportive and engaging group of people all with the same goal and open mindedness. I absolutely looked forwarded to our weekly meetings. Break out sessions and the mingle after allowed me to make connections with people from all over the globe and I’m forever grateful.

It can feel like our lives are so hectic, that we almost parent on intuition and auto pilot. This morning gave us an hour dedicated to slowing down and really thinking about our kids and the way we wish to interact and raise them. Many of the points you raised resonate with us, particularly identify the reason/emotion behind the action and addressing that.