Training

Training


10 "GRANDCOACH" Strategies

Being a "second-time-around" parent can lead to manage challenges in the home and with family members.  Learn 10 strategies for overcoming the challenges of raising grandchildren, including:

  • Developing techniques for managing time, space and stress
  • Building communication skills among family member
  • Reducing conflict in the home
  • Building self-esteem in children

For more information about the 10 GRANDCOACH Strategies, go to GRANDCOACH E-book or Contact Me to submit a question.

 

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Stress Management

 

 

 


Most individuals experience some levels of good and bad stress in their environment.  Good stress can be motivating and energizing, where bad stress can cause anger, hostility, health issues and conflict.  Participants of this seminar will learn:
  • The difference between good and bad stress
  • What causes stress to different personality types
  • Challenges that lead to stress
  • How to identify stress in their environment
  • Signs and symptoms of stress - how does it affect your health?
  • How different personality types react to stress
  • Techniques for managing stressful situations
  • How to recognize when bad stress is out of control
  • When to seek a professional

For more information about Stress Management, or to inquire about the next available training, please click on Contact Me to submit your questions.

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Conflict Resolution

 

 

 

Conflict is an ever growing concern in our families.  Conflict can arise from inconsistencies in parenting, stress factors around the home, communication barriers and trust issues.  Personality differences can also create conflict in the home and school due to unlikeness of preferences toward time management, organizational skills, communication, interests and hobbies.

Using tools and techniques for building collaborative relationships and strengthening communication in the home can lead to a reduction in conflict, increase in productivity and trusting relationships.  Participants of this seminar will learn:

  • How to recognize conflict
  • Barriers to effective communication that lead to mistrust among family members
  • How personality type differences affect communication and conflict
  • How to build trust


For more information about Conflict Resolution, or to inquire about the next available training, please click on Contact Me to submit your questions.

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Managing Change and Transition

Having new family members in your home can create stress, conflict and communication problems in the home.  Change can affect you physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially.  Learn strategies for managing change including:

  • How to become resilient during times of change
  • What resiliency means
  • Recognizing signs that change is affecting you
  • Techniques for managing change and transition

For more information about Managing Change and Transition, or to inquire about the next available training, please click on
Contact Me to submit your questions.
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Setting and Achieving Goals

Whether you are a stay-at-home or retired grandparents raising your grandchildren, or you are working full or part-time, goals can end up on the back burner.  If you are interested in pursuing your personal, wellness, financial or business/career goals, having a plan of action can help you achieve your dreams and ambitions. 


Learn 10 strategies for putting your goals into POWERDRIVE.  Find out how to:

  • Find your purpose and put it into action
  • Optimize your time
  • Overcome negative self-talk and fears
  • Techniques for setting goals and keeping track of progress

For more information, go to POWERDRIVE E-book or click on Contact Me to find out about the next POWERDRIVE to Success training.
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True Colors Personal Success Seminar
 

 

 

The True Colors Personal Success Seminar can improve relationships by educating grandparents on how to recognize their greatest strengths, the strengths of their grandchildren and create harmony in the family. True Colors has been used successfully for over twenty-five years to gain higher levels of self-esteem, academic achievement and improved personal relationships in schools and with families.

Implementing the True Colors Communication System is an effective method for grandparents and grandchildren to discover and understand each of their natural strengths and talents.

True Colors has been successfully implemented with:

  • Students, teachers, administrators and entire school districts
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Governmental Agencies
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Major Corporations
  • Small and Medium-sized Businesses
  • Thousands of individuals, their families and friends

True Colors programs in education have been successful because the program:

  • Blends natural teaching styles of teachers and natural learning styles of students.
  • Recognizes the need for teachers' and students' self-confidence, pride, dignity, respect, and sense of worthiness in every teaching situation.
  • Provides the language skills of effective communication.
  • Individualizes teaching strategies, lesson plans, and relational skills to better succeed with each student.
  • Improves the skills and attitudes of the teacher as advisor, counselor, consultant, and trouble-shooter, so that teachers achieve a greater level of student success.
  • Facilitates achievement of common goals by everyone in the education community or organization.

 

 

 

For more information about True Colors, click on Assessments.




Kay L. Fontana, C.C., M.A.Ed.
"The Grandcoach"

P.O. Box 26699
Prescott Valley, AZ  86312

(928) 255-3713
FAX (602) 357-7403
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