Workshops

We have developed a range of workshops in each area we address. Our workshops aim to support community wellbeing in particular topic areas, for example, relating with young people in ways that are joyful, present, mindful, respectful, and supportive of creativity, independence, and interdependence.

After a brief introduction, our workshops primarily use participant-driven discussion and interactive exercises. Most workshops can include nurslings and older children at the discretion and convenience of their caregiver(s).

Our workshops currently fall into four categories, with some specific topics listed below:

Relating Joyfully with Children

Special Time and Playlistening
Settling Limits Effectively with Compassion
Listening Partnerships for Parents
Supporting Children through Adolescence
Supporting Children with Fear
Tantrums and Strong Feelings
Childhood and Gender/Sex

Transforming the Classroom

Working with Difficult Moments
Using Listening Partnerships in Class

Connection and Wellbeing

Listening Partnerships
Connecting for Everyone -- Reaching Beyond Gender Roles
Healthy Homes

Positive Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Infancy

Empowering Birthing Women and Partners
Ending Birth Violence
Green Birth / Green Parenting
Circumcision Issues and Awareness
Resources for Taboo Topics in Infancy: Cosleeping, Vaccines, and More
Beyond Gender/Sex: What Does Intersex Mean?

Presenter Bio: Ryan McAllister, Ph.D.

Ryan works as a biophysicist at Georgetown University and coordinates NotJustSkin, an educational charity dedicated to supporting the well-being of children and parents. He facilitates workshops, gives talks, and researches and writes articles to promote a warm start to life and positive interactions between children and adults. With experience in scientific literature, Nonviolent Communication, and peer-style counseling, Ryan aims to compassionately address a range of complex, controversial issues.

NotJustSkin is an educational charity that is not associated with the government or any private corporation. Our mission is to support the physical health, emotional wellness, and quality of relationships of children, parents, and others.

People are not just skin.

This page was last modified on 1/12/2008.

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