Real Parents, Real Daughters is a unique opportunity for a weekend workshop on girls’ relationships and the best practices in communication, emotional intelligence and healthy conflict. This is not a three-day lecture! We blend our trademark sense of humor with games and activities that keep participants laughing as they learn about themselves and practice new approaches to old habits. You will not get lost in the crowd; with only 30 participants, every participant is guaranteed attention to his or her individual goals.

Who:
Girls in grades six – eight and one parent

Program:
Participants will

• Explore how "pleaser" behaviors limit your strength and interpersonal relationships
• Identify your difficult conversations and practice new skills to change them
• Discover how to model empowering behavior
• Learn the importance of emotional intelligence and how to increase it in your family
• Bond with your daughter and have fun!

Price:
$385 per registered parent-daughter pair

Location & Dates:

Grace Church School *SOLD OUT
86 Fourth Ave, New York, NY 10003
March 9, 10, & 11, 2012
Friday: Workshops 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday: Workshops and Lunch 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Workshops 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Teachers:

Stephanie Bratnick
Stephanie Bratnick has been a teaching artist for the past eight years. She has spent the majority of her teaching career guiding children and teens in the development and creation of their own original theater pieces. She has also created the classical theater program for children at The Henry Street Settlement, where she teaches children Shakespeare and Chekhov. She is currently working at Dalton, as a Seventh grade English teacher. Other programs she has taught at include The Wisdom Bridge Arts Project, in Chicago, and The Theatre Development Fund, in New York. She is the Artistic Director of Terra Firma Theatre Company.

Jackie Wolff
Jackie Wolff is a professional director, performance artist, oral historian and educator. Her work has taken her to Brazil, Guatemala, the Czech Republic, California, Chicago, New York City (where she currently lives) and now Wickenburg, AZ! Jackie holds a Masters degree in Educational Theatre from New York University and a BFA in Acting and Directing from Miami University. Jackie loves world music, dance, yoga and has recently discovered her inner-cowgirl!

Testimonials

Parents Say:

Dear GLI,
I can't find the words to adequately describe my gratitude to you for the Mother/Daughter Retreat. Your workshop is a gift to the mothers and daughters who attend. The skills we learned from you are invaluable and will be the key to diffusing contentious moments in the future.

The workshop was the perfect blend of important concepts and hands on work, mixed with humor and fun. Your feedback after our last dialogues were presented was so valuable. It was honest, precise and insightful. The exercise was the perfect way to crystallize all of the work we had done over the weekend.
– Coni Frezzo, NJ

Girls Say:
"I would definitely recommend this workshop. It is really fun and a life changing experience."
"I liked meeting new friends, and the food. It was not what I expected, because I thought it would be boring."
"Because of this workshop I will now be able to talk to my friends about a problem that I have with them."
“Don’t change anything!”

FAQ

How should I explain this weekend to my daughter?
We would say, “This is a chance for the two of us to have a weekend where we get to hang out, have fun and learn new skills that will help us in every relationship in our lives – with each other, our friends and other family members. You’ll also meet other girls there and make some new friends.”

Can I come to the workshop and leave early?
We don’t recommend it. We begin the workshop by building community, then accumulate new skills throughout the weekend. We close on Sunday morning with an exercise that draws upon all the information learned over the three days. The workshop is designed to be experienced from start to finish.

Can I bring two daughters?
You can! Many folks have done this over the years. It requires a little juggling back and forth between the two girls, but we can help you make it work. We charge you half the normal cost for your second daughter. If possible, the ideal way to work with two daughters is to also have two parents present.

Is there food?
Yes, snacks, beverages and lunch are provided.

Cancellation Policy

Full tuition refunds are available up to 60 days prior to the start of the program. If you cancel more than 30 days, but less than 60 days prior to the program, we can offer you a 50% tuition refund. No refunds are available within 30 days from the start of a program.