Written by Ros Lockley
Nearly twenty years ago, my sister and I studied Parent Effectiveness Training. She had just done it and encouraged me to as well when I complained about how hard I was finding it to discipline my two boys then aged 3 and nearly 5. I had been looking at parenting courses and had bought books teaching how to discipline effectively but nothing was working.
Written by Judith Richardson
You’re in anticipation mode - fully prepped and excited to teach. Most of your group has arrived a few minutes early and is settling in, but a couple of people are still missing. You know there's a lot to cover, and every minute counts… You feel your anxiety starting to rise as a thought-cocktail begins to mix in your mind: Should I wait? Start now? Say something?
Written by ETIA Admin
Sometimes we need a little inspiration - so here's some snappy by-lines or blog titles generated by Chat GPT:
Written by Judith Richardson
Our courses often inspire significant initial enthusiasm and commitment, but the real test lies in maintaining these changes amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Written by ETIA Admin
My first course had just one participant. I was disappointed until I started teaching and then felt very grateful as I could give that person more time and not have to focus on anyone else. I developed my confidence in the course and speaking to an audience.
Written by ETIA Admin
Approach your first course with an attitude of fun and curiosity. It is OK if you are still learning along the way. There is no point at which we stop learning or know it all! So jump on in and have a go. The course content is so fabulous that you can’t go wrong.
Written by ETIA Admin
Promoted by GTI to all Instructors worldwide this video has practical hints and tips based on Judith & Kathryn's successful online P.E.T. pilot courses.
Written by Kathryn Tonges
Just do it! You learn more as you go. My participants were sad that our course ended, which is a great reflection of the course and the connection they felt as they participated.
The Effectiveness Training Institute of Australia (ETIA) Ltd is a not-for-profit, community based organisation that is dedicated to making courses in communication and conflict resolution skills available and accessible to all people in Australia.
ETIA’s mission is to provide individuals with effective communication and conflict resolution skills to build connected, harmonious relationships.
Our inspiration and programs come from the late Dr Thomas Gordon who is the author and founder of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) program and Gordon Training International (GTI).
