Workshops and Training
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.
A welcoming community where educators, leaders, caregivers, parents, and anyone interested in personal and professional growth come together to learn, reflect, and support one another.
Each month we’ll explore a different topic that strengthens relationships, confidence, communication, and well-being—at home, in the workplace, and in our communities.
Topics rotate throughout the year and may include:
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Leadership & Team Development
Caregiving with Confidence
Positive Discipline for Home and School
Executive Function & Emotional Regulation
Communication & Conflict Resolution
Encouragement & Accountability
Building Belonging and Resilience
Every session includes practical strategies, meaningful discussion, and time for questions, reflection, and shared learning.
Hosted by Yogi Patel
Leadership Trainer • Positive Discipline Trainer • Educator
📅 Second Wednesday of Every Month
🕗 8:00–9:00 AM PST
💻 Live on Zoom
🎟️ Complimentary
Together, we’ll create a community where people feel connected, capable, encouraged, and empowered to contribute.
In-Person Certification Training | California
Dates: October 2-3, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Location: 1130 Camino Del Mar Suite 8 San Diego, CA 92014
Investment:
$449 Early Registration
$499 after September 3, 2026.
Group Discount:
$50 off per person for groups of 4+. For groups larger than four, please contact Yogi Patel directly.
A Training That Transforms How We Support Parents
This is not just a training. It is an experience that shifts how we see children, families, and ourselves as educators and leaders.
The Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way workshop, developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen, is an evidence-based parent education program designed to help you guide parents with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
You will learn how to support parents in raising children who feel capable, connected, and responsible without relying on punishment or permissiveness.
Who This Training Is For
This space is intentionally designed for individuals who are already supporting others and want to deepen their impact.
• Educators and school leaders who work closely with families
• Counselors, therapists, and social workers
• Parent coaches and facilitators
• Montessori and Positive Discipline practitioners
• Family support professionals and community leaders
If you are having real conversations with parents who feel overwhelmed or unsure what to do next, this training will give you practical tools that truly help.
Why Attend?
Many of us are doing our best to support children and families, yet we were never shown how to guide behavior in ways that build long-term skills.
This training helps you:
• Move from reacting to guiding
• Support parents without judgment or shame
• Teach tools that build responsibility, connection, and resilience
• Create spaces where parents feel encouraged and capable
You will leave with language, structure, and confidence to lead parenting groups and meaningful conversations.
What You Will Learn
Research-Based Tools
Learn how to teach discipline that is both kind and firm, rooted in Adlerian principles and Positive Discipline.
Facilitation Skills
Practice leading experiential activities that help parents reflect, connect, and apply learning.
Experiential Learning
You will experience the tools yourself before teaching them. This is what makes your facilitation authentic.
Flexible Application
Adapt what you learn for:
• Parenting groups or your own family
• Workshops
• One-on-one coaching
• School communities
Included Materials
• Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Manual
• Positive Discipline Book by Jane Nelsen
• Parenting Tool Cards
Meet Your Facilitator
Yogi Patel – Certified Positive Discipline Trainer (CPDT)
Yogi Patel is a global educator and leadership trainer with over 30 years of experience. Her work integrates Positive Discipline, Montessori, and Adlerian principles to support lasting transformation in families, schools, and communities.
Before You Attend
To get the most from this experience, we encourage you to review the reference videos shared prior to the training.
This training will help you:
• Become familiar with the language of Positive Discipline
• Reflect on your own experiences as a parent or educator
• Arrive ready to fully engage in the experiential process
What Makes This Training Different
This is not lecture-based learning.
You will:
• Participate
• Reflect
• Practice
• Experience the tools as a learner first
That is what allows you to guide others with authenticity.
Testimonials
“This training gave me the confidence to lead my first parenting group. The hands-on experience made everything click.”
“I left with tools I could use immediately and a completely different perspective on how to support parents.”
FAQ
Do I need prior Positive Discipline experience?
No. This training is designed for both new and experienced participants.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. You will receive a certificate of completion after 13 hours of full participation. This allows you to offer Positive Discipline parenting groups. This is not a trainer certification.
Are sessions recorded?
No. This is a highly interactive training. Full participation is required.
Final Note
If you are looking to support parents in ways that build connection, confidence, and long-term life skills for children, this training will meet you there.
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience meaningful.
Contact Yogi for Group Registration or CEUs Request - yogi@yogipateltte.com
13 Continuing Education Credit Hours
The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723. 13 13 American Montessori Society Professional Development Hours available - 13 Hours
August 22–23, 2026 | Buckinghamshire, UK
Join Certified Positive Discipline Trainer Yogi Patel for an experiential two-day certification training designed for educators, parent coaches, therapists, counselors, and family support professionals.
Learn how to facilitate Positive Discipline parenting classes that help families build respectful relationships, strengthen communication, and raise capable, responsible children.
Training Details
Location:
Stowe School
Dates & Times:
August 22–23, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM BST
Registration
Early Bird: £335 ($449)
Regular Rate: £375 ($499)
Reserve your place with a non-refundable £115 ($150) deposit and pay the balance by August 15, 2026.
Group Discount: £35 ($45) off each registration for groups of four or more.
What You’ll Learn
Facilitate Positive Discipline parenting classes
Teach discipline that is both kind and firm
Help families improve communication and cooperation
Support emotional regulation and problem-solving skills
Lead engaging parent education workshops
Materials Included
Positive Discipline Book
Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Manual
Parenting Tool Cards
Facilitator
Yogi Patel is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, Montessori educator, leadership coach, and international speaker with more than 30 years of experience supporting families, educators, and leaders worldwide.
Contact
+1 (619) 356-1149
Become a Certified Empowering People in the Workplace (EPW) Facilitator
Leadership Certification for HR Professionals, Managers, School Leaders, Coaches, Consultants, and Business Owners
Many participants receive reimbursement through professional development, leadership development, HR training, or continuing education budgets. Contact us if you need an invoice for employer sponsorship.
October 2–14, 2026 | Live Online via Zoom
What if you could lead with greater confidence, build stronger relationships, increase accountability, and create a workplace culture where people genuinely want to contribute?
The Empowering People in the Workplace (EPW) Facilitator Certification is an experiential leadership training designed to help professionals create workplaces built on trust, respect, belonging, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Grounded in Positive Discipline and Adlerian Psychology, this internationally recognized certification provides practical tools that can be applied immediately in schools, businesses, nonprofits, franchises, healthcare organizations, and community settings.
Whether you lead a team of five or five hundred, EPW offers a framework for developing people while achieving meaningful results.
Professional Development Funding Available: Many organizations are able to use leadership development, professional development, employee engagement, or training budgets to support participation.
Training Schedule
Location: Online via Zoom
Pacific Time (PT)
* Friday, October 2 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Monday, October 5 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Friday, October 9 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Monday, October 12 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Wednesday, October 14 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET)
* 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on all training dates
Central European Time (Paris/CET)
* 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on all training dates
Total Training Time: 18 Hours
Training Fees, which include digital materials and a certificate for successfully completing an 18-hour session with full participation.
Early Bird Registration – $599
Register by August 28, 2026
Regular Registration – $655
Beginning August 29, 2026
Group Registration
Receive $50 off per participant for groups of three or more.
For larger teams or organizations, contact yogi@yogipateltte.com.
What Your Registration Includes
* EPW Facilitator Manual (Digital)
* EPW Workbook (Digital)
* EPW Tool Cards (Digital)
* Six live interactive training sessions
* Experiential learning activities and breakout discussions
* Facilitator certification review
* Official EPW Facilitator Recognition upon successful completion with participation in full via video and attendance
Who Should Attend?
This certification is ideal for:
* Human Resources Professionals
* Managers and Supervisors
* Directors and Team Leaders
* School Administrators and Educational Leaders
* Coaches and Consultants
* Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
* Nonprofit Leaders
* Franchise Leaders
* Organizational Development Professionals
* Positive Discipline Educators and Trainers
What You Will Learn
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Build Trust and Psychological Safety
Learn how to create environments where people feel respected, heard, and encouraged to contribute their ideas and talents.
Lead with Encouragement and Accountability
Move beyond reward-and-punishment systems and develop leadership approaches that foster ownership, responsibility, and motivation.
Strengthen Communication Skills
Develop practical tools for navigating difficult conversations, providing feedback, and resolving conflict while preserving relationships.
Facilitate Effective Team Meetings
Learn proven processes that increase participation, engagement, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
Understand Motivation and Behavior
Explore how beliefs, perceptions, and experiences influence workplace behavior and team dynamics.
Develop High-Performing Teams
Create cultures of belonging, contribution, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
Practical EPW Tools You Will Experience
Participants will engage with and learn to facilitate tools such as:
* The Top Card - Understanding yourself and others
* Team Problem-Solving Process
* Team Meeting Model
* Encouragement Skills
* Curiosity Questions
* Mistakes as Opportunities for Learning
* Collaborative Leadership Processes
* Respectful Accountability Practices
These tools are designed to be used immediately in professional settings.
Certification
Participants who attend all sessions and actively engage in the learning process via online video will receive recognition as:
Certified Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator
This certification equips participants to facilitate EPW activities and concepts within their organizations and professional communities.
Meet Your Facilitator
Yogi Patel
Yogi Patel is an internationally recognized leadership trainer, Positive Discipline Trainer, and Master Trainer of Empowering People in the Workplace with more than 35 years of experience supporting leaders, educators, and organizations.
As the founder of two Montessori schools and a leadership coach, Yogi has trained thousands of professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Her work integrates Adlerian Psychology, Positive Discipline, Montessori leadership principles, workplace culture development, and contemporary leadership research.
Yogi is known for creating highly engaging and practical learning experiences that help participants develop both the mindset and skills needed to lead effectively in today’s workplaces.
Why Organizations Choose EPW
Organizations around the world are seeking alternatives to leadership models based solely on authority, compliance, and control.
The EPW approach helps leaders:
* Build cultures of trust and respect
* Improve employee engagement
* Strengthen accountability
* Reduce workplace conflict
* Increase collaboration
* Foster belonging and contribution
* Develop future leaders within their teams
Participants leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately to strengthen workplace culture and improve team effectiveness.
Ready to Lead Differently?
If you are looking for practical leadership tools that help people feel valued while achieving meaningful results, this training is for you.
Join a global community of professionals committed to creating workplaces where people thrive.
Register Today
Questions about registration or group discounts?
Yogi Patel
Empowered People Create Empowered Workplaces.
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