Constructive Collaborations with Families 2: Communicating Concerns and Challenges

During this engaging session, Constructive Collaborations with Families: Communicating Concerns and Challenges, you will:

• Gather helpful methods to set the stage for difficult conversations that will build trust and a positive connection with families before concerns arise. 

• Identify helpful language to share your observations that limits defensiveness and keeps families open to your ideas.

• Consider what, when, and how to share information about challenging behaviors with families that keeps them working with you to solve issues together. 

• Identify tips and specific helpful language to use (and avoid) when discussing concerns.

Gain the confidence and finesse that will turn these potentially awkward or tense conversations into comfortable and collaborative discussions. The strategies learned will help keep parents open to your insight, increase family buy-in, and help maintain your important relationship.