Peaceful Parents​

'Peaceful Parents' is a Mindfulness and Positive Psychology based parenting program to increase resilience in both parents and their children that runs for 2 hours each week over 4 weeks. 

​ ‘Peaceful Parents’ is a strength-based parenting workshop that is engaging, practical and supportive for parents.   Parents learn strategies to lessen stress, enjoy parenting more as well as learning practical strategies to build resilience in their children. 

Peaceful Parents is run by trained Peaceful Parent Facilitators who have experience and training in the Peaceful Kids program


'Peaceful Parents' Workshops in your local area​
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As well as Peaceful Parents being run in schools and organisations across Australia, there are now local classes being run by independent and qualified practitioners.  These facilitators are professionals with teaching, counselling or special education backgrounds who have been trained in the Peaceful Parents program.  Please contact the facilitators directly below for any enquires or bookings.  
Victoria
Ballarat
Facilitated by Emily Clarke
4 Week workshop
details coming soon
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Venue
The Healthy Hub Wellness Centre
100 Bridge Mall 
Ballarat, Victoria 

Bookings and enquiries
emilyclarkepeacefulkids@hotmail.com
Hawthorn & Ashburton
& surrounding areas by Lisa MacLennan
Pop up Presentation - Peaceful Parents   
​Tuesday 23rd July 7pm-8.30pm
 
Peaceful Parents
Tuesday 30/7-20/8 - 7pm-9pm
Tuesday 27/8-17/9 - 7pm-9pm
Over 4 weeks

Venue
Hawthorn Community House
32 Henry Street
Hawthorn

Bookings and enquiries
Lisa MacLennan
contact-lisa@positiveplus4kids.com.au
0439 344 352
New South Wales
Hornsby, Kuringai, Wahroonga, Upper North Shore
run by Rossy Champion
4 Week Peaceful Parents Workshops

Hornsby, Kuringai, Wahroonga,
​ Northern Beaces, Upper North Shore, Ryde

Venue
Venues, class dates and times announced via Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/PeacefulkidswithRossy

Bookings
0423 727 176
info@heartcentredminds.com
www.heartcentredminds.com
Terranora
Facilitated by Kasey Huges
​
4 Week Peaceful Parents Workshops​
​
​Term 2 2021
Commencing Wednesday 2 June
6.00pm – 8.00pm
 
Venue
The Pavilions Hotel
2-14 Henry Lawson Drive
Terranora  NSW
 
Bookings
Kasey Hughes 0402 437 922
kasey@mayhemtomindful.com.au
www.mayhemtomindful.com.au
Queensland
Toowoomba
Facilitated by 
Fiona Goodall
4 Week Parent Workshop
During Queensland's school term time.
Dates, times and groups will vary each term. 
Please see my Facebook and website for updated information.

Venue
123 Neil Street
Toowoomba Qld. 4350
 
Bookings
Fiona Goodall
Phone: 0492 954 085
Email: makingconnectionstoowoomba@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/makingconnectionstoowoomba
 
More info
www.facebook.com/makingconnectionstoowoomba
makingconnectionstoowoomba.weebly.com
Coolangatta
facilitated by Kasey Hughes​
4 Week Peaceful Parents Workshops
​
​Term 1 2021
Commencing Friday 5 March
9.30am – 11.30am

Venue
Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre
1 Garrick Street
Coolangatta QLD
 
Bookings
Kasey Hughes 0402 437 922
kasey@mayhemtomindful.com.au
www.mayhemtomindful.com.au
South Australia
​
Gawler
run by Andrea White
4 Week workshop - Starting Term 4, 2019
Nov 7th - Nov 28th, 2019
9.30am - 11.30am
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Venue
The Youth Space
Gawler Civic Centre

Bookings and enquiries
Andrea White
andrea@togetherwemakeadifference.com.au
0438302546
Website:  www.togetherwemakeadifference.com.au


Australian Capital Territory
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Canberra 
Facilitated by 
Melita Caulfield
Peaceful Parents Workshops 2022
4 week workshop
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Monday 15th August to Monday 5th September 2022 

Venue
Holder 

Bookings and enquiries
Melita Caulfield
thisonetoocanberra@gmail.com
0481 281 176

Peaceful Parents Testimonials

A big thank you for a wonderful course you provided over the past 4 weeks.  It was practical, insightful and helpful and your style of facilitating and coaching was natural and supportive & a lovely group of parents.  Wonderful initiative by St. Mary’s to offer to parents
 
Thanks, MJ
St. Mary’s Hampton
I want to say THANK YOU!!! As I believe that I have been very lucky to have had the chance to participate in the peaceful parents program this year. I really found your sessions so enriching and enlightening, each and every one of them have been an opportunity for reflecting, gaining self-awareness, connecting with our emotions and with others through sharing thoughts experiences in a very safe and warm environment.

The Program has definitely been an invaluable opportunity for growth. I feel I carry my “tool kit” with me and I also feel much better prepared to deal with my own and others’ problems in a more reflective and effective way. 
Thanks for having shown such a genuine interest in helping us bring out the best in ourselves. I believe there is still a lot of room for improvement, but I feel like while I don’t know the way, at least I now know which way to go.

​It was lovely to see how we all connected so well and from our hearts – the dynamics of the group that were established in the program has incredibly left a trace on us as a group. I found this fascinating!

Mercedes
St. Mary’s Hampton
My children are now opening up more through the use of reflective listening, which is improving our communication. Peaceful Parents has made me more aware and appreciative of the little things. I have learnt so much and highly recommend this workshop.     
Elizabeth
​St Martins Rosanna
I would like to say that after your last session, we spent 2 afternoons “in the flow” with my kids. Drawing and building lego for hours. It was very nice. My relationship with my children is more relaxed since I have been trying the tools you have given me. I’ve tried reflective listening (I realise I have never been a reflective listener) and it’s hard but surprisingly effective when I get it right. I have tried naming emotions with my children which has also been unexpectedly for me very successful in comforting and calming my children. I have found deep relaxation through the breathing techniques and meditate almost every day. I am understanding myself more as I try to notice my thoughts.
 
I have found “time” when I stopped rushing things and multitasking. Our home is more loving. We have more fun and laughs and play. I am working on not reacting and not becoming emotional which is again very hard for me. But I can see how effective it is. And how much more my children open up and even my partner. 
 
There are so many little things that I learnt with you during these sessions that I never considered. And I am very grateful to you. I have still a long way to go l, however it’s a journey that will only get better I think, as I try to become better at using these techniques and changing my mindset. For me the practical examples you gave us made it easier for me to try these tools. 
 
It’s been good also to share experiences with the other parents. That’s where one realises how similar we are.  These seminars can help so many parents and so many families find deeper connections, bonds as they can slowly unlearn parenting styles that have been passed on to them and try new ways to communicate.  Thank you. I am very grateful. 
Iris 
Trinity Primary Richmond
 
This workshop was a huge support and has enabled me to approach my daughter’s anxiety in a different way.  Using the new techniques and skills I’ve learnt it has made our whole household a lot calmer and more manageable.
Sharon
​St Martins Rosanna 
I want to say THANK YOU!!! As I believe that I have been very lucky to have had the chance to participate in the peaceful parents program this year. I really found your sessions so enriching and enlightening, each and every one of them have been an opportunity for reflecting, gaining self-awareness, connecting with our emotions and with others through sharing thoughts experiences in a very safe and warm environment.

The Program has definitely been an invaluable opportunity for growth. I feel I carry my “tool kit” with me and I also feel much better prepared to deal with my own and others’ problems in a more reflective and effective way. 
Thanks for having shown such a genuine interest in helping us bring out the best in ourselves. I believe there is still a lot of room for improvement, but I feel like while I don’t know the way, at least I now know which way to go.

​It was lovely to see how we all connected so well and from our hearts – the dynamics of the group that were established in the program has incredibly left a trace on us as a group. I found this fascinating!

Mercedes
St. Mary’s Hampton
 Peaceful Parents has made me be more mindful of the here and now and allow myself to stop and slow down. It has also changed the way I listen to my daughter.
Crystal
​St Martins Rosanna
I really enjoyed the Peaceful Parent workshop, the sharing of experiences and input from others Mums was invaluable. I have loved introducing all the ideas with my family and I feel we are now more mindful and feeling closer as a family unit. 
Vesna
​St Martins Rosanna
Peaceful Parents is a program that can easily fit into any busy family life. It has helped improve the communications channels, increase positive experiences at home and create a happier more mindful environment where we appreciate the small things and each other more.
Tammy
​St Martins Rosanna