Abstract: What we believe (and think) powerfully affects how we experience our lives and our relationships with our children. In this session, we'll explore and evaluate several belief systems and identify what attitudes are likely to bring out the best in our
children -- and help us discover the best within ourselves. These ideas can be readily applied to the work environment as well.

Biography: Ilene Val-Essen, Ph.D., is a leader in the field of parent education. Her landmark book, Bring Out the Best in Your Child and Your Self: Creating a Family Based on Mutual Respect, offers parents tools to help their children and teens become the cooperative, independent and responsible young people they truly want to be.

Ilene developed the Quality Parenting programs, which have been taught in the US and abroad and translated into Spanish, Swedish and Dutch. She’s been in private practice as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA for more than thirty years.

Contact: Ilene can be reached by e-mail at info@QualityParenting.com for additional information about this Conference session.

Website: www.qualityparenting.com

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