The Connected Parenting Certification Program helps you master neuroscience-based parenting methods to transform family dynamics in your own life and for your clients .
The Connected Parenting Certification Program is an immersive, 4-month professional training & certification for those working to empower parents and families.
The Professional Connected Parenting Course truly helped me, it is a comprehensive, educational and prescriptive tool by which I could teach my clients the profound benefits of connection, as well as the “how-to” in achieving it.
At Connected Parenting™, our purpose is to empower families with the CALM Methodology, embracing both the Emotional and Neurobiological Components of Connections, largely through the Mirroring Technique.
By helping families increase connection and empathy in the home, it is like a pebble dropped in the water; transferring through to the outside world, and into future generations. Our mission is to make the world a better place, one family at a time using the universal language of love which is the foundational fabric that holds all of humanity together.
Whether you are a therapist, coach, teacher or parent, this training is designed to help you embody a deep understanding of this work so that you may integrate it in your life with ease.
This integrative certification program includes:
8 modules of intensive learning instruction through video tutorials, guided by Jennifer Kolari in an intimate group setting
Immersive and integrative learning with a collaborative community spanning over several months
Practicum and case study phase spanning until competency
Weekly sessions with Jennifer and a Connected Parenting team member
Recordings of most popular Q&As for each module
A comprehensive workbook that will supplement your learning with key points, diagrams and prompting inquires
Access to the exclusive FB group where you can receive support and ask questions
Face-to-face interaction with the Founder of Connected Parenting, Jennifer Kolari
Upon completion of this Certification, you will have processed a deep understanding of the Connected Parenting methodology as well as gain a greater understanding of the emerging research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology.
This unique Certification will support you in being well versed in the over arching branches of Emotional Connection and Neurobiological Connection. Through mastering this methodology and being proficient in the CALM technique, you will know how to teach it to parents with skill and confidence, while helping them set predictable, loving limits, build compassion and resilience. As a Certified Connected Parenting Therapist/Coach, you will be equipped with powerful new skills to help parents celebrate the real joy and satisfaction of parenting.
At Connected Parenting™, our purpose is to empower families with the CALM Methodology, embracing both the Emotional and Neurobiological Components of Connections, largely through the Mirroring Technique.
By helping families increase connection and empathy in the home, it is like a pebble dropped in the water; transferring through to the outside world, and into future generations. Our mission is to make the world a better place, one family at a time using the universal language of love which is the foundational fabric that holds all of humanity together.
Whether you are a therapist, coach, teacher or parent, this training is designed to help you embody a deep understanding of this work so that you may integrate it in your life with ease.
This integrative certification program includes:
9 modules of intensive learning instruction through video tutorials, taught live by Jennifer Kolari in an intimate group setting
Immersive and integrative learning with a collaborative community spanning over several months
Practicum and case study phase spanning until competency
Weekly coaching sessions with Jennifer (and access to a Connected Parenting mentor on the off weeks)
Recordings of most popular Q&As for each module
A comprehensive workbook that will supplement your learning with key points, diagrams and prompting inquires
Access to the exclusive FB group where you can receive support and ask questions
Face-to-face interaction with the Founder of Connected Parenting, Jennifer Kolari
Upon completion of this Certification, you will have processed a deep understanding of the Connected Parenting methodology as well as gain a greater understanding of the emerging research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology.
This unique Certification will support you in being well versed in the over arching branches of Emotional Connection and Neurobiological Connection. Through mastering this methodology and being proficient in the CALM technique, you will know how to teach it to parents with skill and confidence, while helping them set predictable, loving limits, build compassion and resilience. As a Certified Connected Parenting Therapist/Coach, you will be equipped with powerful new skills to help parents celebrate the real joy and satisfaction of parenting.
At Connected Parenting, after working with thousands of families over three decades, we've discovered that by combining behavior-based parenting approaches with the science of connection, you can shape your child's brain development for the better. By improving the parent-child bond, you increase reward chemicals in the brain which have been proven to increase trust, deescalate heated situations, decrease anxiety and significantly improve emotional resilience.
Upon completion of this Certification, coaches and therapists will have processed a deep understanding of the Connected Parenting™ methodology, as well as gain a greater understanding of the emerging research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology.
As a Certified Connected Parenting™ Therapist/Coach, you will be equipped with powerful new skills to help parents celebrate the real joy and satisfaction of parenting, you will help children feel deeply loved and cherished, moreover, you will be empowering families to authentically connect while strengthening lifelong relationships with family dynamics.
This structured certification is designed to train professionals to:
Master the CALM™ Methodology to transform family dynamics
Teach and inspire parents to positively impact their children while deepening their connection
Make a difference in the world by empowering families to break generational cycles that no longer support them
Gain knowledge of research in neurobiological development and the science of interpersonal relationships
Inspire and show parents how to nurture their children in loving ways while providing developmentally appropriate limits
Confidently utilize and teach the Connected Parenting™ method as a way of being, connecting the mind, body and energy
Connected Parenting™ Therapists and Coaches strengthen family dynamics and increase the well-being of the world, one family at a time.
You'll learn exactly how the foundational model of Connected Parenting works – the CALM technique.
We'll teach you the the four different types of mirroring statements and how they differ from Active Listening. We also introduce you to Self-Psychology, the modern psychoanalytic theory that forms the backbone of Connected Parenting.
You'll walk away with a strong overview of connection-based parenting.
Explore the psycho-neurobiology that underpins the CALM Technique.
We'll discuss the “here and now” chemicals that are key to hacking happiness and ways to build your emotional fitness.
This thorough, science-based review of the CALM Technique will ensure you're well-versed in not just how it works, but why it works.
Discover how to embody the CALM methodology in every aspect of your life.
You'll learn the value of self-mirroring and get an introduction to neuroanatomy as it relates to mirroring. We'll also cover how childhood memories, autobiographical narratives, scaffolding, and the growing mind shape how we organize our emotions and build motivation.
Understanding the importance of setting limits is critical for effective parenting. We'll discuss how parents serve as a 'substitute frontal lobe' for their children and why setting limits equates to love. Dive deep into the impact of limits on boundaries, self-regulation, anxiety, and security. You'll learn how to create natural, meaningful consequences (and why it's key to remain in a neutral stance).
Turn the spotlight on self-care, self-compassion, and self-forgiveness.
We explore the science of belief and its role in self-fulfilling prophecies. Learn brain hacks to help your clients improve their self-regulation and discover a useful limit-setting toolbox.
Take an immersive journey into the CALM Technique.
Through role-playing exercises, you'll learn practical ways to implement this technique with your clients.
We'll further clarify the differences between Active Listening and the CALM Technique and provide role-playing demonstrations to hone your skills.
This one is essential: You'll earn the skill of predicting scenarios and road mapping with your clients.
We'll discuss the complexities of change and how to recognize when old behavioral patterns re-emerge.
Gain valuable insights on what to include in your initial client sessions. We’ll cover how to address specific conditions like learning disabilities, Giftedness, and ADHD.
Familiarize yourself with essential professional responsibilities such as the duty to report and client confidentiality.
Learn the ins and outs of insurance and annual recertification requirements.
The module concludes by setting expectations for your journey ahead as a Certified Connected Parenting Practitioner.
Child & family therapist, parenting expert & international speaker
One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and parenting expert, child and family therapist, author of two leading books, and the founder of Connected Parenting™.
Kolari’s powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behaviors and build children’s emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.
Jennifer also leads workshops, is the host of the Connected Parenting™ weekly podcast and the co-host of The Mental Health Comedy Podcast. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and U.S. magazines, such as Today’s Parent, Parents Magazine, and Canadian Family.
Connected Parenting training not only changed my practice, but the way I relate to others; supporting me to grow and expand in my own parenting.
Jennifer offers a deep, rich and unique learning experience that is hard to come by. Jennifer is an exceptional trainer and practitioner. She embodies the material she teaches with great skill. She creates a safe environment for learning and imparts a balance of both experiential and theoretical knowledge.
What I love most about Jennifer’s work is that it bridges the gap between traditional and modern day parenting.
As a trained Psychotherapist, I knew I wanted to learn and teach Jennifer’s model only when I was able to implement it in my own life as a parent of three children. I experienced firsthand how effective it was for me and my family, and didn’t hesitate to do the training as I knew this is what resonated the most with me and my own teachings.
It has made me a better coach, counsellor and human.
Her 30 years of experience working with families, coupled with her examples rooted in research and real-life settings, provided us with applicable and practical strategies that could be implemented with clients.
She was excellent at keeping all of us engaged and explaining concepts in a clear and concise way, while being empathic to the various skillsets and needs of the group. There is so much to learn from Jennifer and I am deeply appreciative for this training.
My experience using The CALM technique has been the single most empowering tool in my work with children, teens, and families over the last 15 years.
Jennifer’s coaching sessions, teaching me the principles of The CALM technique and Mirroring, has transformed the way that I not only interact and work with my clients but in my communication with the people in my life.
Learning alongside other professionals was a gift... Jennifer helped me expand my client base and transform the way I work with families to create a safe place for parents to learn about limits and listen to their child’s behavior in a completely different way; to help a parent learn how to respond instead of reacting and the value of staying neutral.
The Connected Parenting Certification Program has been a game-changer for me.
As a parent of a gladiator, I often found myself overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate the challenges that were presented to us.
Not only did it provide me with invaluable insights and techniques to support my child, but it also equipped me with the confidence and skills to support other parents on their journey.
The impact is immeasurable as it has completely transformed how I show up in the world and subsequently what I get out of it.
In addition to the knowledge I am armed with to share with fellow parents I got tremendous personal growth benefits as a side effect and my family is reaping the rewards by proxy.
It is my hope that one day this kind of knowledge and training is available to everyone as foundational curriculum.
I sincerely enjoyed the Certification Program – every aspect of it:
The fact that I was being taught and guided by Jennifer, the material itself, the format which allowed us direct, live instruction and discussion with Jennifer and Barrett, the fact that I was part of a small and selected group of students (which was particularly appealing), and my fellow students themselves, each of whom are wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful and kind individuals.
The CALM Technique is the backbone of the Connected Parenting method, and has helped this body of work grow on to reach thousands of parents around the world. It stands for Connect, Affect Match, Listen, and Mirror. It's designed to neutralize arguments, stress and anxiety... and bring you into a more connected, loving state with your child.
The certification is an immersive and integrative learning process spanning over several months. It includes 8 modules of intensive learning instruction through video tutorials plus bonus material that is dropped weekly. It includes weekly, live sessions guided by Jennifer Kolari in an intimate group setting. This is followed by a practicum and case study phase, spanning until competency.
The recorded training videos are made available for life and can be reviewed at any time.
Whether you are a therapist, coach, teacher or parent, this training is designed to help you embody a deep understanding of the Connected Parenting Methodology and the CALM technique so that you may integrate it in your professional and personal life with ease and confidence.
All applicants will be considered and interviewed on an individual basis. Jennifer is looking forward to working with other like-minded individuals who are aligned in helping make the world a better place. At some point before the Certification begins, you will also need to complete the Masterclass which is foundational in this Professional Certification.
We want to curate a container of Connected Parenting Practitioners who truly want to make a difference in parents' lives. To ensure the best learning environment possible, the application will help us (and you) determine if this is the next best step for you.
The entire program is taught by Jennifer Kolari, child & family therapist, parenting expert & the founder of Connected Parenting.
Yes! Jennifer will coach you as you practice implementing the material in real-world situations with clients or family members of yours. We're here to ensure you not only understand, but can embody and teach the Connected Parenting method to others.
