Positive Solutions for Families:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series of training sessions. Parents and caregivers will learn how to use positive approaches and effective parenting techniques to improve interactions with their child(ren), which in turn will support social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors.

PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 13, 2022 USING THE QR CODE OR BY CLICKING HERE:

Contact early.childhood@tnvoices.org with any questions.

January 19 Session 1: Making a Connection - benefits and barriers to connecting with children, making the most of the small moments, using positive comments and encouragement

January 26 Session 2: Keeping it positive - finding fun in everyday moments, foundational social emotional skills, using clear and positive feedback

February 2 Session 3: Behavior has meaning - The ABC's of behavior, developing rules, maximizing teachable moments

February 9 Session 4: the power of routines - components of successful routines, using visual supports, offering choices, navigating transitions

February 16 Session 5: teach me what to do! - teaching the why, when, and how; emotional literacy, controlling anger and disappointment, problem solving

February 23 Session 6: Responding with purpose - preventing challenging behavior, responding with logical consequences and redirection

March 2 Session 7: Bringing it all together with a plan - the essential components of a behavior support plan