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 Should Register for Real Parents, Real Daughters?

Girls in grades six – eight and one parent

Program Summary:

• 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!

Pricing:

$370 per parent-daughter pair  
Scholarship assistance available; please inquire.

Location and Dates:

April:

April 20, 21 and 22, 2012

Julia Morgan School
5000 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94613

Friday: Workshops 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: Workshops 9:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Sunday: Workshops 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Teachers

Lindsey Dedow, Educator
 Lindsey recently moved back to Colorado from Florida, where she spent the past 12 years working with college students as an advisor and counselor, most recently at the University of Florida. Lindsey was born in England and moved to the US when she was 8. She grew up in Florida, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida where she established the campus volunteer program and wrote her undergraduate thesis about a mentoring program she started with middle school students. Lindsey earned her doctorate in psychology from the University of Denver and is excited to be back in Colorado again.

Julia Loonin, Educator and Associate Director of Camp
 Julia moved to California from Boston, Massachusetts where she was the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Wellesley College. Before coming to GLI, Julia was a program assistant for Tenacity Inc., a youth development organization whose mission is to build resiliency and life-skills in inner city youth. Julia grew up in New York City and graduated from Bowdoin College. A former basketball player at Bowdoin, Julia’s team graduated with a winning record of 112-9. During her four years, the team won 4 NESCAC championships and made 4 NCAA elite 8 appearances. She was elected tri-captain and graduated ranked 5th for all time leading 3pt scorer. Upon graduation, Julia received the President Award and was a Sarah and James Bowdoin scholar.

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 me 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 or credits are available within 30 days from the start of a program.