h3>Parenting Seminars and Professional In-Service Workshops
Dr. Kathy Masarie has inspired thousands of parents and other adults through her seminars and keynote addresses over the past decade. Her presentations usually last 90-minutes but those highlighted with an * are also available as all-day workshops. Seminars are most commonly organized by the parent/teacher organization of an elementary or middle school. They are also given at businesses, conferences and places of worship.
If you would like to attend one of Dr. Masarie’s upcoming seminars, check out the Events page. If you are interested in bringing one of these talks to your school or organization, please email info@family-empower.com or call (503) 292-4162.
Dr. Masarie can talk on any number of parenting topics that fit your need. Some ideas include:
As our culture pulls families apart and emphasizes “being cool,” you need a force to keep your family connected and a culture that values kids for being who they are. You can create that force by building a village of people who care. Through this presentation, you’ll learn ways to foster the connections, honesty, and trust that allow you to be authentic. You can build a village where our families thrive and where kids become resilient, capable, responsible, and caring young adults.
Girls have made some great strides academically and athletically, yet they still struggle. They wrestle with low self-esteem and feel pressure to be sexy, materialistic, cool, and “the best.” Learn what our daughters really need in order to thrive.
What struggles are boys up against today? How can we raise them to be strong, yet sensitive and compassionate, too? Learn some specific strategies for listening to and communicating with our sons.
What are the social dynamics in our culture today that lead to bullying and peer aggression? Learn about the research, how to reduce bullying in schools, effective incident intervention, using compassionate communication to foster empathy, and how to empower bystanders and targets.
Connecting with your child is one of the most powerful ways to protect him/her from risky behavior. Learn to listen without judgment, have empathy for yourself and others, how to focus on connection as the top priority, and move from “administrator” to “coach” to best support your child through the teen years.
Compassionate Communication is a powerful tool for creating trust, respect and cooperation in your relationships. Learn how feelings and needs are at the core of all human behavior and how to connect with empathy to others, no matter what their behaviors look like.
Coming of Age rituals of indigenous cultures celebrated sexual maturity and promoted a sense of belonging, self-worth and self-restraint. These rituals are more valuable than ever in a modern culture of prolonged adolescence, unhealthy outside influences, and entitlement–“too much.” Learn how to plan a Coming of Age Celebration for your budding teen to avoid the unhealthy “rites of passage” they might choose on their own. We will share the critical components of a coming of age program and examples to use in your congregation, school, nature, or family.
During this very interesting seminar, Dr. Masarie will share insights into brain development, how the brain learns and grows and how to create the family brain!
Kids have become the epicenter of family buying and are being targeted by marketers from all directions. With Facebook, texting, Wii, and all the technology available today, they are being sucked in more and more and more. Learn about the power of media literacy to reduce the influence and ultimate harm.