In this 4 hour workshop we will address the following topics:

• Transforming conflict through Non-Violent Communication

• Setting limits compassionately and addressing roadblocks to compassionate communication

• Fostering self-awareness and mindfulness practices that can be used to help navigate challenging situations

• Fostering resilience and a growth mindset for ourselves and the children in our lives

Communicating compassionately is a practice, much like yoga. Creating time for thoughtful reflection and support is an important part of strengthening our practice. With self-compassion and a growth mindset we can find opportunity and joy amidst even our most challenging days. This workshop will provide a safe and intimate space for connection and support.

For those of you that would like to pay in cash/check at the workshop, use promo code “cash” and then register without paying online.

For participants using Inspire Charter funds please use promo code "inspire" to register without paying online and send an email to michelle@michellecharfen.com stating you will be using Inspire funds.

Dr. Michelle Charfen is an Emergency Medicine Physician and Educator. She has a BA in Human Biology from Stanford, an MD from Harvard Medical School, a Masters of Epidemiology from the School of Public Health at UCLA and completed her Residency in Emergency Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. In 2008, Michelle stepped down from academic medicine to devote more time to her growing family. Her personal journey, struggles, and successes organically led to an interest in supporting other families. She completed the Parent Educator Certification Program through Echo Parenting and Education, and combined this training with her experience and knowledge to help others learn effective tools for compassionate communication. She is the Founder of Centered Parenting and offers workshops and seminars in the South Bay, while continuing to work part-time as an Emergency Medicine Physician. You can view her recent TEDx talk: Unconditional Positive Regard; The Power of Self-Acceptance or visit michellecharfen.com to learn more about her.