Danish parent courses

Welcome 

The basis of your parental strength

Overview 

Introduction

The 2 types of clashes 

Recognising our own patterns of escalation

Symmetrical escalation live demonstration 

Complementary escalation 

Complementary escalation with adoptive parent

The 2 kinds of escalation 

Quiz

Reflection

introduction 

Violence with looked after children and typical reactions 

Looked after children

Introduction 

The Illusion of Control

Why this shift changes all interactions

The 1st principle of Self-Control 

Strike When The Iron Is Cold

The child is least likely to respond positively when the iron is hot

Giving the child the space to reflect

The 2nd principle of Self-Control

Your role is not to win, your role is to persist

Persistence - the vital ingredient for carers

The 3rd principle of Self-Control 

The Basket exercise 

The 4th principle of Self-Control 

Mistakes are inevitable but can be corrected

The 5th Principle of Self-Control

The 5 Principles in action: Learning Through Escalated Scenarios

'If I you do not give me 30 minutes extra screen time  I will not go to school'

A symmetrical escalation 

Haim Omer's reaction to the scenario

Kathelijne Van Dongen's reaction to the scenario

Practical application of the 5 principles 

Action exercise 

Practice 

Taking this back home

Self-Control is contagious 

Summary

Congratulations 

As a parent, have you ever felt like you're struggling to control your child's behaviour, only to end up feeling more helpless and stressed? The truth is, trying to control your child is a recipe for frustration and burnout. But what if you could transform your parenting approach by letting go of the “illusion of control” and setting a new goal of “self-control” in its stead?Our course introduces you to some of the most the powerful principles of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), which starts with a fundamental shift: understanding that you can't control your child, but you can control your own actions and reactions. This shift will steeply reduce escalation, while making you stronger in acceptable and legitimate ways.The Escalation TrapWe've all been there: caught up in a cycle of escalation with our child, feeling like we're in a battle for control. But escalation only weakens parents and damages relationships. Our course explores the different types of escalation and how they can undermine your parenting position. By recognizing and moving away from these patterns, you'll become a stronger, more effective parent.The Power of PersistenceIn NVR, the goal is not to "win" a battle with your child, but to persist and not give up. By adopting this mindset, you'll find that you're more effective and better equipped to handle challenging situations.Striking When the Iron is ColdOne of the key principles of NVR is to address conflicts when the situation has calmed down, rather than in the heat of the moment. By "striking when the iron is cold," you'll be able to approach challenges with stability and confidence, rather than reacting impulsively. PrioritizingOur course will teach you how to be clear about which behaviours you want to resist and how to prioritize your efforts. You'll learn how to avoid getting pulled into the feeling that everything is of equal importance.Putting Principles into PracticeThrough a series of real-life scenarios, you'll see the NVR principles in action and how transformative they become in intense situations. By watching and engaging with these situations, you'll gain the confidence and skills to transform your parenting approach and become a steadier, stronger and much less escalating parent.

Step by step guidance for moving from chaos to calm. From feeling helpless to feeling empowered. 

Parenting Without Overwhelm: Mastering Control for a Stronger You

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