Essential Skills for Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship

Presented by Rachel Esparza, LPC-Associate, under the clinical supervision of Jaclyn N. Sepp, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™, NCC, RYT® 200

Learning Objectives

In the self-guided workshop, we will delve into understanding your child's emotional needs, effectively guiding their behavior, fostering open communication, and nurturing their self-control and self-esteem.

After implementing the strategies shared in this workshop, caregivers report experiencing a reduction in behavior problems, decreased stress, and a deeper, more harmonious connection with their child. Caregivers also report improvement in their communication with their child that is based on trust and understanding. Boost your confidence as a caregiver, knowing you have the tools to navigate any challenge that comes your way.

Training Objectives

In the self-guided presentation, you will learn:

How to use reflective responding with your child to foster open communication together

Ways to create limit setting to effectively guide their behavior and nurture strategies for self-control

Skills for choice giving, which helps decrease moments of potential stress
Esteem-building and relationship-enhancing strategies for you and your child

Details

Class Type

Pre-Recorded Training

Self-Paced Online Learning

Pricing

$30

Location

Ensemble Learning Platform

Presented by

Rachel Esparza, LPC-Associate
under the clinical supervision of Jaclyn Sepp, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™ NCC, RYT®200

At Texas State University, Rachel earned her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling (CACREP Accredited Program) and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Her approach to counseling establishes relational conditions that guide clients to improve their self-awareness, reach their goals, and meet their needs. She emphasizes empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard in her counseling relationships.

In individual and group settings, Rachel supports families who are struggling with emotional regulation and externalizing behaviors (tantrums, big emotions), are interested in developing healthy relationships, and want to understand the role the brain plays in behavior and emotions.

Good to Know

This is a pre-recorded, self-directed online training. You will receive a login into our online course portal to begin the training on enrollment.

This is the same content as the in-person workshop held at the Ensemble Learning Center in February 2024.

Please note that this workshop does not provide CE credits that count toward certification or professional licensure.

All workshop materials are in English unless otherwise stated.

Before registering, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, including cancellations and refund policy, at the bottom of this page.

Sign Up To Secure Your Spot

You will receive a link to log in to the course portal immediately after enrollment.

We are committed to making continuing education more readily available so therapists from all backgrounds have the tools and expertise to provide relevant and nuanced care with awareness and sensitivity. Please choose the enrollment option that applies to you and your circumstances.

Enrollment Rate

This is the actual cost of enrollment, and this rate is meant for attendees who are able to comfortably meet their basic needs with room for expendable purchases, and those who benefit from financial support or systemic privilege.

Enroll Now - $30

Reduced Rate

This reduced rate is for attendees who are students, those who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those living with disabilities, experiencing financial hardship, or who have been impacted by systemic inequity.

Community Rate - $25

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FAQ's

Are your learning sessions only for clinically licensed professionals, or can others attend?

We welcome any human interested in learning and supporting the therapeutic healing of children and adolescents through research-based practices. We must never forget that through this important work, we are fostering the next generation of healthy humans. What we do with our youth today will have a lasting and contagious impact for the rest of their lives. The content of our learning sessions is presented at the graduate level using inclusive & friendly approaches — beginners are welcome!

The learning sessions we offer are designed for caregivers and families, professional counselors, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, play therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, child life specialists, school administration, and graduate students.

Are continuing education credits offered for all trainings?

Offerings listed For Caregivers do not include the option for CE credits, though we always welcome anyone who wants to attend!

All of Ensemble's trainings listed For Professionals offer continuing education credits for licensed professionals, and some of those trainings provide play therapy credit for mental health professionals or students enrolled in a graduate mental health program. Play therapy continuing education credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.

What is the refund policy?

Due to the virtual nature of our self-paced online workshops, there are no refunds. Please make sure you read this page in its entirety prior to purchasing. Thank you for your understanding!

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