TEACHING PARENTING THE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE WAY + CE CREDIT (IN PERSON)

Participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, issued by the Positive Discipline Association
About this Event

When?

Friday and Saturday - Sep 11-12, 2026

9 AM - 5 PM (Pacific Time)

We will have one hour for lunch (lunch on your own)

Where?

In person in Coronado, CA 92118

The complete address will be share upon confirmation.

How?

This course is designed to give adults the opportunity to begin to really understand the root cause of their child’s behavior as well as their role in it. Based on experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change, with role-play and group discussions really adding to the depth of the learning. This is an extremely powerful experience for participants. Parents love the 'Parents Helping Parents Problem-Solving Steps' because this process provides a fun and effective way for them to get specific help with real problems.

Upon your arrival, you will receive:

_ manual Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

_ book "Positive Discipline" (by Jane Nelsen)

_ Positive Discipline tool cards

Whatelse?

Designed for parent educators, teachers, therapists, childcare professionals and others who want an effective discipline approach. This method is based on Adlerian Psychology and integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging behaviors. Successful participants will earn recognition as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and will:

_ Learn research based and effective tools and techniques for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time (non-punitive, non-permissive)

_ Learn how to facilitate a parent class from the position of a non-expert and gain practice with experiential exercises that help parents go beyond intellectual understanding to be able to respond in empowering ways that teach children.

_ Learn how to use materials and activities in group settings, parenting classes and individual work with families.

Earn 13 Continuing Education Credit Hours

The Positive Discipline Association is pleased to provide the opportunity for educators to earn graduate-level university credit. Whether you attend one of our live workshops or participate in an online workshop, you may choose to earn 1 to 4 non-degree credits. These credits are for licensure renewal and salary step increases only. The cost of graduate-level credit is separate from the workshop registration fee. Click Here for more information.

Positive Discipline Association courses approved for Graduate-Level Semester Credits through University of the Pacific will appear on an Official Transcript with a letter grade.

The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6723.
The Positive Discipline Association is an approved professional development provider through American Montessori Society (AMS) for this program.

MATERIALS INCLUDED:

_ Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way manual

_ Positive Discipline book

_ Positive Discipline tool cards

Weather permitting we will seat outside. Bring layers (hat, jacket, sunscreen, etc.)

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Fernanda Lee, M.A.Ed., AMFT, is a Lead Positive Discipline Trainer, therapist, and TEDx speaker who has trained parents, educators, mental health professionals, coaches, and organizational leaders across the United States, Brazil, Portugal, and Luxembourg.

With over two decades of experience in education, counseling, and adult learning, Fernanda is known for translating Positive Discipline principles into practical, relationship-centered strategies that participants can confidently apply with families, children, classrooms, teams, and communities.

Her engaging, experiential teaching style blends research, real-world application, and encouragement, creating learning experiences that are both meaningful and immediately applicable.

Fernanda is also the proud mother of two young adults and credits Positive Discipline as one of the most transformative influences in both her professional practice and family life.

Learn more: www.filosofiapositiva.com.br
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Workshop Registrations: A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to the first day of a workshop. Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before a workshop. However, paid registrants can transfer to another workshop within one year at no additional cost. Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the workshop. In the event of cancellation you will be notified by email.

Coronado is a charming place to stay and enjoy the island experience with the legendary Hotel del Coronado, which has provided an adventurous, exciting, and romantic atmosphere for well over a century. If you are looking for recommendation of places to stay, I recommend:

Crown City Inn

Hotel Marisol Coronado

Coronado Island Inn