Feedback from Susan Stiffelman’s Presentations
Susan offers one-hour Parenting Without Power Struggles presentations at schools and parent groups around the country. She also offers longer, 3-hour workshops with more opportunity for in-depth practice, role plays and practice. Click here to inquire about dates and fees.
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“Thank you, Susan! I never got so many accolades for a speaker! The group REALLY enjoyed the information and did not want you to leave! I even had parents that missed it asking me for your information after hearing from their friends how interesting and informative it was! Thank you again!” T. Neve, Parent Association President, United Nations International School, New York, New York
“Susan Stiffelman was one of the most dynamic and useful speakers our parents have hosted. Her warm and informative style had our parents at ease in no time, and we had her come back again within a month to continue. Her orientation really makes you think about how we relate and respond to adolescent behavior, and find ways to be positive and supportive.” Patty Lancaster, Counselor, Archer School for Girls, Brentwood, CA
“Susan is able to find ways to help all kinds of kids, especially those who are unique and may not be able to have their needs met by the system. Because of her special insights, strategies and alternatives, she’s the one I refer children to who just aren’t succeeding with conventional approaches. Having known Susan for over twenty years, I can recommend her without reservation.” Phil Cott, Principal, Webster Elementary School, Malibu, CA
"Susan Stiffelman has a refreshing approach to parenting - one infused with humor and compassion. Her responses and reflections offer parents important opportunities to think anew. Parents left the workshop delighted that they had taken time to participate." Joan Martin, Director, Crossroads Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA
"Every parent and teacher should spend some time with Susan. She is able to impart practical solutions and guidance for the variety of behaviors that we all experience in children, enabling the teacher or parent to understand and respond in a manner highly beneficial to the situation." Shari Latta, Director, Children’s Creative Workshop, Malibu, CA
“Your talk was excellent: thought-provoking and challenging to the "traditional" view of treating the symptom of bad behavior versus the underlying cause. I was truly impressed with your knowledge, as well as your skill in creating a safe atmosphere in which parents could talk openly about their concerns. Brava!” Len Leatherwood, PTA Council Coordinator, Beverly Hills, CA
"Your use of examples and word pictures makes the lessons ‘stick’ in ways that I can access them over and over. What I like most is that this is about the importance of mutual respect in the midst of maintaining authority and the caregiver’s role as parent/mentor/guide." Kathleen Boyd, LSCSW, Bert Nash Community Mental Health, Eudora, KS 66025
“Susan Stiffelman has a remarkable ability to explain the importance of being in charge while remaining connected to your child. Her ideas are easy to implement and come from a deep understanding of the parent/child relationship.” Josie Breger, Counselor, New Roads School, Los Angeles, CA
"Susan Stiffelman’s workshop on, “How to get kids to listen, cooperate and do what you ask, without threats, punishments or timeouts”, provided an outstanding opportunity for parents to learn new skills to enhance their parenting. Susan has the unique ability to immediately develop a rapport with her audience in which she creates an atmosphere where parents felt comfortable to ask very personal questions. She is able to put people at ease even though the subject matter is often one of great stress and frustration. Participants came away with common sense, concrete strategies that they could easily incorporate into their own parenting. We felt so fortunate to have had her back in Kansas City for the second time!" Susan Hurst, MA, Director, Family Life Education/Adolescent Specialist/C.H.A.I., Jewish Family Services, Overland Park, KS
“Susan Stiffelman was one of the most dynamic and useful speakers our parents have hosted. Her warm and informative style had our parents at ease in no time, and we had her come back again within a month to continue. Her orientation really makes you think about how we relate and respond to adolescent behavior, and find ways to be positive and supportive.” Patty Lancaster, Counselor, Archer School for Girls, Brentwood, CA
“Susan is able to find ways to help all kinds of kids, especially those who are unique and may not be able to have their needs met by the system. Because of her special insights, strategies and alternatives, she’s the one I refer children to who just aren’t succeeding with conventional approaches. Having known Susan for over twenty years, I can recommend her without reservation.” Phil Cott, Principal, Webster Elementary School, Malibu, CA
"Susan Stiffelman has a refreshing approach to parenting - one infused with humor and compassion. Her responses and reflections offer parents important opportunities to think anew. Parents left the workshop delighted that they had taken time to participate." Joan Martin, Director, Crossroads Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA
"Every parent and teacher should spend some time with Susan. She is able to impart practical solutions and guidance for the variety of behaviors that we all experience in children, enabling the teacher or parent to understand and respond in a manner highly beneficial to the situation." Shari Latta, Director, Children’s Creative Workshop, Malibu, CA
“Your talk was excellent: thought-provoking and challenging to the "traditional" view of treating the symptom of bad behavior versus the underlying cause. I was truly impressed with your knowledge, as well as your skill in creating a safe atmosphere in which parents could talk openly about their concerns. Brava!” Len Leatherwood, PTA Council Coordinator, Beverly Hills, CA
"Your use of examples and word pictures makes the lessons ‘stick’ in ways that I can access them over and over. What I like most is that this is about the importance of mutual respect in the midst of maintaining authority and the caregiver’s role as parent/mentor/guide." Kathleen Boyd, LSCSW, Bert Nash Community Mental Health, Eudora, KS 66025
“Susan Stiffelman has a remarkable ability to explain the importance of being in charge while remaining connected to your child. Her ideas are easy to implement and come from a deep understanding of the parent/child relationship.” Josie Breger, Counselor, New Roads School, Los Angeles, CA
"Susan Stiffelman’s workshop on, “How to get kids to listen, cooperate and do what you ask, without threats, punishments or timeouts”, provided an outstanding opportunity for parents to learn new skills to enhance their parenting. Susan has the unique ability to immediately develop a rapport with her audience in which she creates an atmosphere where parents felt comfortable to ask very personal questions. She is able to put people at ease even though the subject matter is often one of great stress and frustration. Participants came away with common sense, concrete strategies that they could easily incorporate into their own parenting. We felt so fortunate to have had her back in Kansas City for the second time!" Susan Hurst, MA, Director, Family Life Education/Adolescent Specialist/C.H.A.I., Jewish Family Services, Overland Park, KS
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