For: Parents of ages 4 – 11
Positive Discipline is an Adlerian-based program for parents who want to invest in a strong, connected, and authentic relationship with their kids based on non-punitive, respectful methods. Through experiential activities, parents have the opportunity to practice new skills and to have fun in learning by doing.
Through this parenting class, you will learn new tools and skills to use at home while also becoming aware of the fact that other parents are dealing with similar questions or struggles. Each week, you will leave with practical tools you can put to use right away. Taking this parenting class will help you become more confident within your role as a parent and will increase the connection with your children and within your family.
Are you ready to transform your approach to parenting and nurture harmonious relationships with your child? These workshops are designed to create a fundamental change in perspective and patterns through 3 components:
- Education: The science behind the behaviors.
- Experiential activities: Role-play activities will deepen your understanding of the concepts being taught.
- Parents Helping Parents: Guided by Positive Discipline tools and concepts, you can volunteer to share experiences, brainstorm solutions, and grow together! You are not alone in this journey.
Course Type: Face 2 face
Instructor: Vicki Klimou
Vicki Klimou
Vicki Klimou is a Greek-Canadian who was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. There, she completed her BA at Simon Fraser University with a concentration in both Psychology and French Literature and Linguistics. She obtained her TESOL Diploma and is a certified ESL teacher. She studied at Moreland University and completed her teacher certification program and is in the process of obtaining her US teaching license. Furthermore, Vicki is a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator, as well as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and, most recently, she was accepted as a Positive Discipline Trainer Candidate.
Prior to coming to Greece, Vicki Klimou’s teaching career began in Canada at a Montessori institution, teaching the French language at Early Childhood levels. She moved to Greece in 2007, and, before joining ACS, worked at private language schools teaching both ESL and Kindergarten. She has been an educator at ACS Athens since 2008. An extensive and varied teaching experience, she has taught French in the Middle School, and at almost all Early Childhood levels! She is thrilled to be back in 1st Grade! Her classroom runs on Positive Discipline. Vicki is also passionate about Growth Mindset, where her students understand and learn that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching, and persistence. She believes education should empower a child to make a positive contribution to the world and cultivate conscious citizens.
Considering herself a lifelong learner, constantly looking for new knowledge and challenges, keeping abreast of new research and in the socio-emotional realm, she also attends and participates in many conferences. Vicki traveled to ACS in Doha, Qatar in November 2023 as she was selected to present at the 2023 ECIS Early Childhood Conference. The theme of the conference was “Rise Up, Elevating and Empowering the Joy of Early Childhood Learning” and her workshop was titled “Class Meetings the Positive Discipline Way”. In October 2024, she participated in the European Positive Discipline Think Tank in Barcelona. She also regularly leads workshops on Positive Discipline for Elementary School educators.
Vicki is married with two sons, ages 8 and 10, and has felt and seen such positive changes in her life by implementing the Positive Discipline philosophy and model within her own family.
Friday, May 9th @ 4pm – 7pm and
Saturday, May 10th @ 10am – 1pm
Interested? Contact us at theinstitute@acs.gr
– For those registering with a plus one for this session are eligible for the couple discount, or if you are a faculty or staff member, please contact us at theinstitute@acs.gr.
– This masterclass is open to parents within the ACS Athens community as well as the wider public.
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, May 6th
* Time indicated is based on Athens, Greece time zone.
** Price is inclusive of VAT
Kleoni Manousaki –
Ms. Klimou is such an inspiring facilitator. Attending her introduction was deeply motivating. I can’t wait for her workshop to take place !!
Eleni Vlahakis –
Incredible class full of practical tools to help improve your relationship with your children! Ms Klimou in a very effective educator and the class was set up so we could apply the strategies with each other while learning them. We were encouraged to work together, to share and to support each other in learning this new framework. I have already seen the effects of using Positive Discipline strategies in our home and I’m very thankful for this experience!
Chrissa Moustaka –
Incredible Workshop! Such workshops should be mandatory for all parents/guardians! I was introduced to Positive Discipline from this workshop and i could not believe how effective it was from day one!!! Ms Klimou is an amazing educator. I would absolutely recommend this workshop.
Donna ElSayed –
This outstanding workshop provides numerous practical tools to enhance your understanding of your children and strengthen your bond with them! I found the class highly enjoyable, especially as it was structured to facilitate the application of strategies among participants, making it both accessible and realistic. Ms. Klimou is an exceptional educator who simplifies the complexities of parenting. I’ve gained valuable insights and have already begun implementing these Positive Discipline strategies, witnessing their positive impact in our home. Grateful for this enriching experience!