A Resource for Parents
OC Family Events
The Open Connections Process for Creativity and Communications Workshop
For four days in June, adults interested in learning more about the OC approach to education have a chance to develop their Process Consciousness and practice the skills that improve communication and creativity. Process Consciousness is the name we've given to the vast body of knowledge that guides OC's facilitators as we work with the young people, their parents and with one another.
Parents and other educators will learn to identify ways of thinking and speaking that dramatically increase the probability of success in any interpersonal exchange. They'll hear how to turn conflicts into creative problem-solving sessions, even between four year olds; how to end whining; how to reverse the stressful effects of competition and replace them with the joys of collaboration; how to avoid the game of Rescue and replace it with a positive form of helping; how to set boundaries that will be honored; and how to nurture self-motivation and stop feeding complacency and unproductive dependence.
The workshop will run from June 18-21 from 9:15 am to 2:15 pm. Tuition for the workshop is $250/individual and $400/couple. Currently enrolled families pay a discounted rate, $200/$300. Childcare for 4-15 year olds will be available for an separate fee through the OC Summer Mini-Camp, held concurrently.
For more information, and to register, please contact Barbara at (610) 459-3366.
