Community Education Workshops with Mark L Messurier (Cert. PD sessions)

Mark Le Messurier presents 4 Community Education evenings designed for teachers, caregivers, parents, co-educators, wellbeing teams in schools and allied health workers in the community. Training certificates available on completion

- there are 2 roads to be travelled when building an emotionally connected family or classroom. The first is a delightfully informal approach called, ‘Guided Social Interactions’ and the second is a more formal style using the resources/principles from a ready built program as ‘What’s the Buzz?’

The workshop introduces "Guided social interactions," fun yet purposeful techniques to enhance Social and Emotional Literacy in children and teens. It focuses on building teamwork, empathy, leadership, and other skills for home and school use, offering practical take-away ideas.?

The 4- goals of 'mis 'behaviour – savvy ways to re-interpret, re-classify and work with tricky behaviour; through a positive behaviour support lens.

Mark discusses how environmental stressors, digital overload, and societal dynamics impact children's emotional well-being and behavior, emphasizing the need for educators and caregivers to understand and support young people facing challenges. The workshop introduces PBIS WORLD, an evidence-based resource for positive behavioral interventions. It aims to equip participants with strategies to address difficult behaviors and emotional struggles in children respectfully and effectively.

Techniques to build a space where children can thrive

The workshop is based on Mark's book about guiding kids through tough moments. It offers understanding, guidance, and optimism beyond creating happy families or obedient children. The goal is to navigate tricky moments with children, fostering trust and respect. The approach involves accountability with a counterculture mindset that connects leadership with kindness. The workshop aims to inspire using this technique to safeguard a young person's spirit by separating emotions from their potential.

The power of words – building skills and an awareness that they help, hinder, or hurt

The workshop aims to teach young people communication skills emphasizing respect and effective dialogue. It highlights the impact of language and gestures on building trust and resolving conflicts. Encouraging conscious language choices, tone awareness, and peaceful problem-solving are key. Modeling positive communication and handling difficult conversations are essential for adults coaching young individuals. Developing relational language patterns is a crucial, teachable skill for nurturing future generations.

Mark Le Messurier is a teacher, counsellor, public speaker, and the author of 18 publications. He works in private practice as a mentor to young people, a coach to parents, and a teacher educator. He is often invited as a critical friend into schools who want to develop a deeper humane ethos. Mark regularly presents at conferences for universities, schools, for parent organisations, corporations, and interested groups throughout Australia and further afield.

He is the recipient of the prestigious Australia Day Council’s Senior South Australian of the Year 2022. His generosity and consideration for others was recognised as profound, far reaching, and life changing. He’s helped many families, and has improved the self-worth, mental health and life outcomes of children, adolescents, parents, and educators.

COST: $50 PER PERSON with certifcate for Professional Development

$30 FOR CARERS

More Information:- SMS-0428 263 985 or Email- [email protected]

** Certificate for Professional Development included for Teachers, Volunteers, Social Workers etc

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gawler Uniting Church, 10 Tod Street, Gawler, Australia