Strength-Based Strategies for Responding Instead of Reacting to Your Kids During Times of Stress

During times of inordinate stress, it is challenging but extremely beneficial for parents to remain positive and respond to their kids with respect and compassion. Parenting Under Pressure, presented by Charlie Applestein, highlights the benefits of using a positive, strength-based parenting approach. This online webinar outlines proven strategies for helping parents deal with the difficult feelings they are experiencing and teaches how to respond instead of reacting when tensions are high.

Topics covered

• What is strength-based parenting and why is it so effective?
• How to combat self-esteem injury
• How a lack of support can lead to punitive behaviors and what to do when support drops dramatically
• Responding vs. Reacting using inspirational and engaging strength-based verbal interventions
• Strategies for enhancing support networks
• Defining "successful" parenting during times of high stress

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month this April, Parenting Under Pressure is a FREE resource for parents and caregivers. Use the link below to register!

About Our Presenter

Youth care specialist Charlie Appelstein, M.S.W., President of Appelstein Training Resources, LLC (ATR) provides expert strength-based training and consultation for individuals and groups who work with children and youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Described as "the best youth care trainer in America" by Robert Lieberman, former president of the American Association of Children's Residential Centers, Charlie has devoted his entire adult career to helping children and youth struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges and those who guide them. An engaging, informative, and humorous speaker, Charlie is the author of three critically acclaimed books on youth care and the creator of two innovative CDs that helps kids and parents make better choices and lead happier lives. Charlie's strength-based approach delivers a message of hope and possibility to our most vulnerable youth and those who shape and influence their lives.