Workshop: Ways to engage with parents
Are you a counselor, therapist, psychologist, social worker, teacher, behavior intervention specialist, school administrator, or part of a team working with children and adolescents? Do you find it challenging to connect and interact with parents during interventions, counseling, therapy, or behavioral interventions for children? Do you want to improve your communication skills to better involve parents in the process of supporting their children?
Working with children and adolescents presents a significant challenge when it comes to effectively engaging with parents, especially while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the child’s safety. This workshop will equip you with strategies to develop an effective communication style, assess parents’ ability to adapt their parenting mindset in today’s world, and teach you how to manage countertransference and address fears that arise during counseling. Strengthen your professional skills and register now so you don’t miss this valuable opportunity!
Have you ever been confused when:
- Parents refuse to attend therapy or counseling sessions with their children?
- Parents leave the entire responsibility to the therapist or counselor?
- You need to set boundaries with parents during psychological support for children?
Join this workshop to:
- Improve and develop effective communication skills with parents, fostering strong connections to positively support the child.
- Assess parents’ ability to adapt their parenting approach in the 21st century.
- Handle complex situations when parents are uncooperative or misunderstand their role.
- Recognize and resolve conflicts professionally, maintaining efficiency in interventions.

This workshop is specifically designed for professionals.
👥 Presenter & Trainer:
Kim Billington – A counselor with over 9 years of experience in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in emotional support, family violence, divorce, loss, and parenting. Kim has supervised and supported many counselors and therapists in child and adolescent-related fields.
👥 Host & Interpreter:
Phuong Tran Psychotherapy and Counselling Services – A highly experienced professional with over 14 years in counseling, therapy, professional supervision, and clinical supervision. Phuong is the founder and chairwomen of Nụ Cười Trái Tim Branch of the Ho Chi Minh City Educational and Psychological Science Association (Vietnam), “Nụ Cười Trái Tim” Psychotherapy and Counselling Services (HCMC), and Smiling Hearts And Minds (Australia).
📆 Workshop Details:
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Vietnam time, GMT +7)
- Format: Online via Zoom
💲 Participation Fees (register before 11:59 PM, November 20, 2024):
- Students: 500,000 VND
- Working Professionals: 600,000 VND
- Volunteers and Members of Nụ Cười Trái Tim: 500,000 VND
- Additional fee for e-certificate: +100,000 VND/person
💲 Participation Fees (register after 11:59 PM, November 20, 2024):
- Students: 600,000 VND
- Working Professionals: 700,000 VND
- Volunteers and Members of Nụ Cười Trái Tim: 500,000 VND
- Additional fee for e-certificate: +100,000 VND/person
📜 Certification:
E-certificates will only be provided to those who attend the entire workshop and complete the registration details. Please pay via the following link upon registration: https://buy.stripe.com/28odS71eBenL2IMcMU (Specify your name + workshop 18/01/2025).
❤️ Special Discount:
5% off for groups of 3 or more when registering together.
📝 Registration Deadline & Payment by: 11:59 PM, January 10, 2025.
📧 Contact: +84 (0) 76 9534050 or dichvu@nucuoitraitim.com
👉 Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdjjngV5RAZqc…/viewform
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and build healthy relationships with parents to better support children!
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