POISED Parenting Workshop: Motivating Your Child to Succeed

Workshop Summary

Explore strength-based motivation, encouragement strategies, and how to support your child in setting and achieving meaningful goals.

Motivating a child can feel challenging, especially when stress, school pressure, or disconnect gets in the way. This workshop teaches parents how to inspire their child using proven strategies from Positive Psychology, SEL, and Restorative Practices. You’ll learn simple tools to build confidence, strengthen communication, and support your child in setting and achieving meaningful goals.

What Families Struggle With

• Low motivation or inconsistent effort

• Pushback, shutdowns, or power struggles

• Difficulty setting goals or following through

• Stress, distractions, or negative self-talk

• Communication breakdowns between parent and child

What You’ll Learn

• Strength-based motivation strategies

• Encouragement vs. nagging (and how to avoid power battles)

• Child-friendly goal-setting tools (WOOP, SMART, GROWTH model)

• Restorative communication that reduces defensiveness

• How to rebuild motivation after frustration or burnout

You Will Walk Away With

• Clear strategies to boost your child’s motivation

• Practical communication scripts

• A simple, collaborative family goal plan

• Tools you can use immediately at home

Who It’s For

Parents and caregivers of children who want to improve motivation, communication, and follow-through—without constant conflic