Human dignity....something we each deserve!

I just spent one of the most amazing weeks of my life with Positive Discipline people from all over the world!  We share a common goal of bringing peace to the world through building respectful relationships in all of our communities.   

Imagine being with people who are the founders and developers of Positive Discipline, and getting to hear their stories, watch them facilitate some of the activities we do in our classes, and receive encouragement from them face to face!  Then add people who have learned about Adlerian psychology for years, which is the basis of Positive Discipline.  Then add lots of us who are relatively new to Positive Discipline, and are soaking in the learning, and sharing the energy.  My brain is tired in such an amazing way.  I wanted to share one of the core principles of this work.

At the core of Adler's belief was that all human beings have a right to be treated with dignity.  We each have a right to our own private logic - we each have our own view of things. Respecting each other's perspectives is part of allowing for dignity.  As we listen to one another, then, making sure we really listen for understanding is important.  Reflective listening may help - "I heard you say ______.  Am I understanding what you were saying?".  It is fine to then share your own perspectives, and agree to disagree, if that's where you end up. 

To learn more about yourself and your children, and improve your relationships, read more at positivedisciplinewesternct.org.

Positive Discipline of Western CT inspires and promotes the development of life skills and respectful relationships in families, schools, and businesses in our local communities. We provide classes to parents, caregivers, educators and youth development workers to help strengthen relationships with children, encouraging them to be responsible, resourceful and self-reliant.