Building Positive Relationships

Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.

Presenter: Bruce Ivany

Building Positive Relationships - This session will examine three areas:

1. What are the ways to develop a ""group"" effectively? A group could be formed of preschoolers, colleagues, a family, what are the characteristics of an effective group?

2. How do we build effective developmental relationships? Young people are more likely to grow up successfully when they experience developmental relationships with important people in their lives.

3. What can we do to build self confidence in young people? We will examine the three-legged stool of self-confidence, understand the difference between praise and encouragement, and look at practical ways to develop a positive view of self.

Bruce has been an educator for over 45 years including 34 years in the public school system as teacher, principal and Assistant Superintendent, and 11 years preparing future teachers in the School of Education at Trinity Western University. Bruce has a wealth of experience presenting to large and small organizations on a variety of topics as well as presenting over 85 workshops throughout North America on positive youth development.