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Teacher and Parent Testimonials:

S. Angove
Parent, Cocoa Beach

CD really helped me to help my child. I could really be her life coach and teach her how to solve problems.

J. Angove
Parent, Cocoa Beach

I have even used the techniques that I learned from Belinda in pre-school with my high school students. It reduces confrontations and encourages students.

J. Holloman, Field Training Officer, BCSO
Conscious Discipline© in the community...

The Conscious Discipline skill I apply most regularly is being cognizant of when a person's behavior is negatively affected by elevated stress. I am consciously seeking to create an environment for him that does not elevate his stress. A specific skill that I learned in the workshop I attended is creating connection. I have been very successful using this tool. When I look a trainee in the eye, shake his hand and verbalize that my job is to maintain safety, the trainee has the ability to control his stress and focus on solutions.

J. Taylor, Endeavour Elementary
Conscious Discipline© in the classroom...

At one point, I had a child literally being dragged to school kicking and screaming by his father. After a few days of this, I asked the father if he would permit me to try something. He seemed relieved and when I put the Conscious Discipline training into effect, it worked almost immediately and I have never had this problem again. I will admit that because of the nature of this boy’s outbursts, I was skeptical, but I figured, “Why not…I’ve got nothing to lose at this point.”

Thanks for giving me a tool to deal with these situations so that we can get back to work!

E. Campbell
Parent Educator, BCC Labschool
Director, Creative Playtime

In my work I deal primarily with Toddlers. Toddlers have inherently a difficult time in making good choices and since impulse control is still weak, tend to act on their impulses.

The Conscious Discipline tool that I have found extremely helpful in these situations is the "Giving Choices" approach. It helps outline two positive choices for the child and guides and supports them in making a good choice and then reinforces the positive behavior. This not only helps the Toddler, but the parents as well, since they need to clarify for themselves what it is they are asking the child to do and gives them a valuable tool to become more successful and consistent in their parenting.

Diana Nelson, Parent
Merritt Island, FL
About the Conscious Discipline© workshops...

I have attended the Conscious Discipline workshops by Belinda Lorch over the past few months. Each time I learn something new about myself, my family, and my children. Belinda delivers her messages in such a manner that is easily understood and applies to your particular interest. She varies the components of each session with movement, group participation, short video clips, and q & a. Belinda’s style motivates me to practice these communication skills for healthier relationships across the board. I am fortunate to have such a talented educator!

Jenny Wolverton, Parent
Cocoa Beach,FL

We use conscious discipline in our home and it has literally changed the way we initially thought how we would parent our children. I'm so thankful for this program. We are a happier, more bonded family. We are entering our 5th year at BCC lab school in Cocoa Beach (where we use CD) and love every minute of it. I'm a better parent and person because of it.

Sue Maetschner, Parent
Merritt Island, FL

Conscious Discipline is a healthy, balanced way for an entire family to live. I use it daily with patients, partners, employers and of course, my child. Dylan is balanced. Yes, that is the comment I take as a compliment most. I consider it to be the highest of compliments. He is "emotionally able to solve problems" (a comment from his homeroom teacher), "helps others humbly" (Spanish teacher), "exudes enthusiasm for something new" (music teacher), "plays well with others" (PE teacher), and my favorite: "expresses himself so well for an 8-year-old" (my niece, Kate, age 13). Last week I was "dressed up" and got ready to go to an award dinner. Dylan and my husband Michael were to take Storm to puppy obedience class. Michael struggles with Storm. Dylan was promised he could go to this particular class. Other commitments usually prevent him from attending. Plans changed and I was the one to take Dylan to obedience class so he could train Storm (it was about a 30 minute drive) and Dylan did the entire class with Storm. Once we got back in the car to go home, my 8-year-old said, "Mom, thanks. I know you missed your party for me and I appreciate you." Exact words! My eight-year-old is pleasant, kind and sunny in general. Dylan can also be sassy, bossy and even rude sometimes, but 99% of the time he is a delightful, happy, active, balanced child. Thank you Belinda! Thank you Conscious Discipline!

Ashley Leighty, Parent
Merritt Island, FL

Conscious Discipline is the framework on which our family is built. Through Conscious Discipline© I have learned to recognize my own feelings, understand where my buttons come from, define my personal bounderies and find my assertive voice. I have learned that my past is a part of me and it won't go away, but it doesn't define who I am or what kind of parent I will be. I have the choice every day to raise my children differently, and CD has given and continues to give me the tools to do that. Because of CD I have children who are empathetic to others feelings, cognizant of their own, and helpful, connected members of society.
My wish is that every parent, teacher, administrator, aunt, grandma - anyone that has the power to affect a child's life - will read one of Dr. Bailey's books or attend one of Belinda Lorch's lectures and make the conscious decision to raise a new generation with love instead of fear. It would change the world!

Thanks for these kind words. If you have a story of your own, feel free to share with us. Just e-mail Belinda. Thanks!