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Getting Ahead of Behaviors/Motivation For Our Children: In-Person Parent Training

March 13 @ 6:30 pm 8:30 pm

$15-$25 suggested donation (We rely on individual donors to offer most of our services free of charge or low cost to families served.)

Childcare is available by RSVP only.

Please complete the form below by Tuesday, 5 PM the week of the meeting to reserve childcare and RSVP for dinner.

Carey Gil will be joining us at the Los Gatos Connection Group for an in-person training.

Seminar Description: As parents, our efforts are best spent focusing on proactive strategies to understand and manage children’s behaviors before they escalate. We’ll discuss techniques for creating structured environments, building strong emotional connections, and promoting positive behavior through reinforcement and consistent communication. In this interactive training we’ll look at your specific family experience and develop a personalized plan to anticipate potential challenges and implement effective interventions. You’ll be empowered to support your children in navigating their emotions and actions in a constructive manner, leading to more connected interactions and better overall outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand your child’s “why” and find ways to increase their motivation and positive behaviors.

Understand the difference between proactive vs reactive stances and assess your family’s response patterns

Recognize common behavioral triggers and learn how to anticipate and prevent disruptive behaviors.

Trainer Biography:

Carey Gil, LCSW has spent over 20 years supporting Bay Area families in their growth and healing. She firmly believes in the human power to triumph and blossom after hardship and trauma because she has borne witness to it hundreds of times. She holds advanced certificates and training in trauma and therapy modalities including: TBRI Practitioner, Certified Family Trauma Professional, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique and the Trauma Research Foundation’s Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies, where she studied under Bessel van der Kolk. 

16330 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95032 United States
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