Trainings
Empowering families, educators, and leaders with evidence-based tools grounded in respect, connection, and long-term wellbeing. Each training is designed to create lasting, positive change.
Positive Discipline for Montessori & Early Childhood Educator (Birth – Age 6)
Positive Discipline Parenting Coaching & Training
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Leadership Training & Coaching
Every child deserves to feel capable, connected, and counted
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Discipline is not about control — it is about connection
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Kind and firm — not one or the other, but both at once
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Great leaders lift others before they lift themselves
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Every child deserves to feel capable, connected, and counted * Discipline is not about control — it is about connection * Kind and firm — not one or the other, but both at once * Great leaders lift others before they lift themselves *
Psychological Safety at Work
Creating Encouragement, Accountability, and Stronger Teams
Join educators, leaders, parents, and professionals for a practical and reflective conversation on how psychological safety impacts communication, teamwork, emotional regulation, and belonging in the workplace.
Together we will explore:
• Encouragement vs. criticism
• Accountability without shame
• Adult discouragement and workplace behavior
• Creating emotionally safe teams and classrooms
• Practical Positive Discipline and Adlerian tools for leadership
Hosted by Yogi Patel
Positive Discipline Trainer and EPW Master Trainer
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 8:00–9:15 AM PST
Location: Live on Zoom
Cost: Complimentary
A supportive community space to reflect, learn, and grow together.
Date
August 1, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Location
Live Online (Zoom)
About the Workshop
Young children’s behavior is communication.
In this interactive 3-hour workshop, you will learn to understand children's behavior ages 0–6 through an Adlerian and Positive Discipline lens. This session focuses on building connection, supporting co-regulation, and creating environments where children feel safe, capable, and respected.
This workshop is ideal for early childhood educators, caregivers, and parents who want practical tools they can use immediately.
What You Will Learn
• Understanding behavior in infants, toddlers, and early childhood
• Supporting co-regulation and emotional development
• Creating psychologically safe environments for young children
• Responding without punishment, shame, or power struggles
• Encouragement vs praise in early childhood
• Practical tools for daily classroom and home use
Professional Development Certificate
Participants will receive a Professional Development Certificate of Completion through Sarasota University at no additional cost.
About Yogi Patel
Yogi Patel is a Positive Discipline Trainer, Montessorian, leadership coach, and founder of Yogi Patel – Transformation Through Empowerment. With over 30 years of experience in education and leadership, Yogi supports educators, parents, and organizations in creating environments rooted in dignity, encouragement, and connection.
Investment
Early Bird: $45 (Before June 15, 2026)
Regular: $60 (After June 15, 2026)
Registration Details
Once registered, you will receive:
• A confirmation email
• Zoom access link
• Reminder emails
Reserve your spot and begin transforming how you understand and respond to behavior in early childhood.
Contact Yogi Patel for individual school training - yogi@yogipateltte.com
Workshops
Join a live session, earn certification, or access recordings at your own pace. Every workshop is grounded in Positive Discipline principles — practical, evidence-based, and transformative.
Become a Certified Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator
Join our next online cohort beginning June 8, 2026, designed for HR professionals, managers, supervisors, school leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking to build high-trust, high-impact teams. Facilitated by internationally recognized Positive Discipline Trainer and Leadership Coach Yogi Patel, this training empowers you with experiential tools grounded in Positive Discipline and Adlerian Psychology.
Workshop Schedule:
Location: Online via Zoom
Session Dates (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST)
Week 1: June 8, 10, 12
Week 2: June 15, 17, 19
Cost:
Early Bird Rate: $599 (ends May 25, 2026)
Regular Rate: $655 (begins May 26, 2026)
Group Discount: $50 off per person for groups of 3 or more (email yogi@yogipateltte.com to register a group of six or more)
What’s Included (Digital Materials):
EPW Facilitator Manual
EPW Workbook
EPW Tool Cards
Who Should Attend:
Human Resources Professionals
Directors, Supervisors, Team Leads
School & Franchise Administrators and Directors
Coaches, Mentors, and Business Owners
Certified Positive Discipline Educators & Trainers
Training Outcomes:
Use Positive Discipline principles to build respectful, effective workplace environments
Understand how early memories impact team behavior
Gain facilitation tools like the Top Card, Team Problem Solving Steps, and Team Meeting Model
Learn to lead by encouraging others and promoting accountability
Certification: Participants will receive formal recognition as Certified Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitators after completing the full training and participation. This training is American Montessori Society (AMS) CE-approved.
About the Facilitator – Yogi Patel: Yogi is a Trainer for Empowering People in the Workplace, founder of two Montessori schools, a certified Positive Discipline Trainer, and a Harvard-certified leader with over three decades of experience. She’s trained thousands of professionals across schools, franchises, and businesses, with a mission to build compassionate leaders and collaborative cultures.
Transform Family and School Communities with Positive Discipline
Join us for an immersive Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Certification Training, a highly interactive program based on Adlerian Psychology designed for educators, parent coaches, therapists, and family support professionals.
Participants will learn how to facilitate experiential parenting classes that help families build stronger relationships, improve communication, and raise capable, responsible children using research-based Positive Discipline tools.
This internationally recognized training was developed by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott, founders of the Positive Discipline movement.
Training Details
Training: Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (TP) Certification
Facilitator: Yogi Patel, Certified Positive Discipline Trainer
Format: In-Person Certification Training
Location:
Manor Barn House
Water Stratford
Buckinghamshire
MK18 5DS
United Kingdom
Schedule:
August 22-23, 2026 Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, BST
Two-day immersive experiential training
Registration
Early Bird: $449 (approx. £335) ends on June 15, 2026
Regular Rate: $499 (approx. £375) after June 15, 2026
Group Rate: Four or more registering together receive €35/$45 off each registration.
Limited spaces available to ensure an interactive learning experience.
If you prefer to pay in GBP, please email us, and we will send an invoice in pounds.
Email: yogi@yogipateltte.com
What You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
• Facilitate experiential Positive Discipline parenting classes
• Teach discipline that is both kind and firm
• Support parents in developing stronger relationships with their children
• Use practical tools that build cooperation, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills
• Lead parenting workshops and community-based parent education programs
Materials Included
Participants receive:
• Positive Discipline Book
• Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Manual
• Parenting Tool Cards
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
• Parenting educators
• Montessori teachers and guides
• Early childhood educators
• School counselors and therapists
• Parent coaches
• Social workers
• Family support professionals
• Community leaders supporting families
Facilitated by Yogi Patel
Yogi Patel is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, Montessori educator, leadership coach, and international speaker with more than 30 years of experience working with schools, families, and leadership teams worldwide.
Her work integrates Positive Discipline, Adlerian psychology, and Montessori principles to support healthy development, respectful relationships, and thriving communities.
Participants often describe the training as transformational, practical, and deeply engaging.
Contact
Email: yogi@yogipateltte.com
Phone: +1 (619) 356-1149
Interested in booking a training or becoming certified in Positive Discipline for your school or community?
Use the form to contact me about scheduling a training. After I receive the inquiry I will reach out to you to schedule a time where we can meet to discuss your goals and answer any questions you have about the trainings or options.
Prices depend on various factors and will be discussed on our call.