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 Judith Richardson
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 Kathryn Tonges
Fights are emotionally draining. Children seem out of control and you may feel that way too, especially if you were never shown effective ways of dealing with conflict when young. Your parents may have oscillated between being aggressive or passive when faced with conflict. You now have an empowering choice. Use effective assertive communication skills that help your child move to a higher level of moral reasoning.
Written by Kathryn Tonges
What is society teaching children when a frenzied life is normalised? When children experience sensory overload and are hurried from activity to activity, children’s intuition, creativity, mindfulness and empathy are muted.
Written by Melissa Strader
There are a mix of emotions on the first day of school - excitement, sadness, anxiety, and relief. For the Mums that is!
Written by Melissa Strader
The experience of starting school, kindy or daycare is different for everyone and it is quite natural for children (and parents) to feel nervous about how it will go.
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).
