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NVR parenting course: Tools for Teenage Years

A Non-Violent Resistance programme that helps parents take back and keep control of the home from teenage children, calmly and without violence.

A six-part workshop, one booking  ·  Online via Zoom, with in-person groups for communities  ·  From £15
What is NVR parenting?

Calm, planned responses instead of escalation.

Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) is a parenting approach for responding to aggressive, controlling or destructive behaviour from children and young people without punishment or escalation.

NVR is an approach, philosophy and therapeutic method rooted in the civil rights movement. It emphasises planned, delayed reactions, parental presence and positive relationships. It was developed for parents by Professor Haim Omer (learnNVR).

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Tools for Teenage Years

Take back and keep control of the home.

  • Respond calmly with planned, delayed reactions instead of arguments in the moment.
  • Strengthen your presence as a parent.
  • Rebuild a positive relationship with your teenager.

A six-part workshop. One booking covers all six sessions of a programme, delivered online via Zoom.

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What is NVR parenting?

Non-Violent Resistance is a parenting approach for responding to aggressive, controlling or destructive behaviour from children and young people. It uses planned, delayed reactions, parental presence and positive relationships instead of punishment or escalation.

Who is the NVR course for?

Parents and carers of teenagers who want to take back and keep control of the home calmly and without violence.

Is the NVR course online or in person?

The open programme runs online via Zoom, and one booking covers all six sessions. In-person groups can be arranged for community organisations.

How much does the NVR course cost?

Open programmes cost from £15. Current prices are shown with each date on our Events & Dates page.

How do I book?

Use the “Book on Eventbrite” button next to the upcoming dates. If no dates are listed, register your interest and we will tell you about the next programme.

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