Create Happy Kids - Shirin Sherkat Psy.D.

Parent Education Classes

Classes By Topic

Level I: Behavior management through positive reinforcement

  • Decrease negative behaviors such as, tantrums
  • Increase child’s motivation to comply
  • Gain some insight into your child’s perspective
  • Decrease power struggles with your child
  • Teach your child the difference between rights & privileges
  • Communicate clearly and effectively

Level II: Advanced cooperation building
(You may be ready for level II if you feel that you are mastering some of the level I skills)

  • Foster more independence in your child
  • Negotiate (when appropriate) more effectively
  • Teach kids how to EARN privileges
  • Problem solving techniques that work
  • Take charge but learn to share control
  • Raise responsible kids NOT have to police them constantly.

Private Classes

COST:
Two HOUR class: $30/per person ($45/per parent pair).

Four-week series are also available: Meeting Once per week. 2 hours each.
Space is limited: Max 12 people per class.
$160 per person for the entire series. (Discounted rate for parent pairs: $130/person)

Contact me for location and schedule. Most of my private classes are held in Bellevue.




What Happy Parents are saying about Shirin's Workshops & Seminars


mother and daughter

Excellent presenter, very approachable.  Made concrete points, good examples, good humor, professional, very organized.  Answered questions clearly and completely, gave examples to clarify.  Good use of time.  Best presentation of  the conference” Sandy Call

“Your presentation was informative & concise.  I liked the real world examples!” Kim Busenbark

“This class was what I needed I am going to use these strategies & ideas” Amy Roman

“Loved the format, content and presentation.  I greatly benefitted from the information will recommend to friends & family.” Aileen Aquino O’Leary”

“Positive and relevant.  I can start implementing these changes at home immediately.” Leslie Graf

Shirin had lots of good positive ideas of teaching our kids how to become responsible, happy people. She did it concisely and with humor.  Lovely lady with a nice voice.  She spoke slow enough to be able to write notes & let the info sink in” Sharon Holguin

Very informative on a level we all understood” Kathy Hempel

“I loved the tip of taking pictures of a clean room for your child to have a visual goal.  I can’t wait for my kids to have a model to work at to earn their privileges”  Carnie Raflowski

Thank you, the presentation was clear, concise, concrete and consistent! Great tips and ideas on how to creatively lend some control to the kids as they are able, while still staying in charge” Jennifer Chilson

“Excellent material presented in an easy to understand format” Barbara Stork

“I can’t wait to read your book.  These ideas are great and it will be wonderful to try them at home” Teresa Snoozy

“You can’t stump her, she’s remarkable!” Cathy Mulkey