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ABOUT THE TRAINING
Coaching For Parents Of Struggling Teens And Young Adults is an in-depth parent coach training course. It is a 21-week curriculum providing
40 hours of instruction. Upon successful completion of this course, class participants receive recognition as a Certified Parent Coach.
Format:
Training is by weekly 90 minute teleconference phone calls
PCTA provides a toll free conferencing line for the calls
Time:
Courses are either Tuesday or Wednesday from 5:30 7:00pm PST
Class size:
Minimum of 4; maximum of 8
Registration: Open to any individual seeking certification
Course fee: $2400 per participant
(Next courses are scheduled to start February 2012 and September 2012)
The PARENT COACH TRAINERS ACADEMY course focuses on 12 Coaching Skills. The textbook for the course
"It wasn't supposed to be this way!" Coaching for Parents of Struggling Teens and Young Adults is authored by Bill and Penelope Valentine, lead trainers for
PCTA. The textbook is included in the course fee.
Sample Topics Include:
Recognizing the Human Condition in Every Client
Engaging the Client through Powerful Questioning
Revealing the Barriers to 'What Is'
Holding Up the Mirror
Inspiring the Client to be a 'Great' Parent
Clean, Clear, Concise Communication
Celebrating the Process
Training Components:
Self study and homework assignments
Class participation in role of coach and observer
Regular shared critiquing and assessment of coach trainee
Coach mentoring calls with class participants
Recorded coaching sessions
This course provides preparation and guidance leading to certification in Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) as recognized by the
International
Coach Federation. Our curriculum was developed to meet or exceed all ICF approved standards.
A Parent Coach Certificate is issued upon successful completion of the following:
30 hours of live teleclass
Written assignments for each of the 12 chapter studies
A written examination
Demonstrated competency of the coaching skills through teleclass role playing
Demonstrated competency of the coaching skills during final practicum exam
PCTA offers other trainings for organizations. Please view these options on the
Organizational Staff Development page.
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FACILITATORS
The coach training is conducted by the founders of the PARENT COACH TRAINERS ACADEMY, Bill and Penelope Valentine, and associate trainers, all of whom are certified parent coaches. PCTA trainers have over 60 years of combined experience in the field of working with families with struggling children. Our
About Us page will give you full biographical information.
REGISTRATION
Contact Penelope Valentine by phone at 541-504-5224
or by email pvalentine@everhigher.com
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TESTIMONIALS ~
I really enjoyed this approach to learning. I liked how each class focused on basic skill-building tools, then re-enforced this information with hands-on practicum.
Albany, OR
I appreciated the trainers skill in reinforcing my strengths while focusing me on what needed to be improved. And as painful as it was to listen to my recordings, I am very grateful for having it available.
Seattle, WA
The human element was a driving factor, as opposed to text book learning. The facilitators were genuine and possessed a demeanor that matched the concepts being presented.
Chicago, IL
The course was such a great experience each session became even more valuable. My confidence around communicating with families in crisis has grown immeasurably. Thanks.
Bend, OR
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541-504-5224 Redmond, Oregon
pvalentine@everhigher.com
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