What People is saying about the "Hold me tight, Let me go" Workshop:
What I liked best about the workshop:
Teens:
"FINALLY, family conversation!"
"family discussions"
"being
able to talk with an open mind"
"the first explanation video about the
people with the signs"
Parents:
"The interactive activities."
"The family time."
"The
opportunity to talk as a family."
How has this workshop made a difference in your family life?:
Teens:
"It's given me and my mom some better understanding about how we
each feel."
"I think it helped us understand each other more."
"Better
listening."
"I was able to explain myself."
Parents:
"Opened up in new ways to talk to my child."
"I hope the
kids felt heard!"
"Stop, ask, and listen from the perspective of my teen.
"
"Understanding my kid."
"The kids told us some really important
stuff!"
What was the most helpful concept you learned?:
Teens:
"Talking"
"Knowing the specific emotions and thoughts that go
on in my mom's head."
"It's ok to speak your mind and get things off your
chest. I've used it on the breaks."
"Communication."
Parents:
"Empathy."
"The prompts in the workbook."
"That I can
really disagree with what my child is saying but still hear it. I tried to
talk very little."
"The creation of space and time to connect."
"Self-compassion."
"I
like the list of feelings/behaviors for parents and teens."
How do you plan to maintain the knowledge you have gained?:
Teens:
"Continue to have helpful dialogue."
"By continuing to talk
to people."
"Practicing and acknowledging the emotions."
"By using
it on a daily basis."
Parents:
"Keep making time to talk, acknowledge, and hear form the people
I love."
"When my kids advise me to 'shut up and go away', don't take it
personally."
"This is a way to keep talking as a family."
What would you suggest we say to other parents/teens about the value of this workshop?:
Teens:
"It's nice to have my parent actually listen without trying her
input."
"Communication and listening to each other."
"Talking!"
Parents:
"This is a chance to do a positive reset as a family."
"The
growth to be had is equal to the vulnerability that I demonstrate, my child
demonstrates, as well as the whole group."