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‘Respect’ has become the word of the decade. Every school identifies respect as one of its core values. Every educator wants it in the classroom and playground. Every parent wants it in the home. And every person deserves it and needs it in a world that has become frighteningly disrespectful in too many ways.

But what is respect? What does it actually look like in practice? And can we do more to promote respect, respectfully?

Research reveals that many of our best efforts to build respect – through anti-bullying programs, conversations about gender and equality, and punishment of disrespect – may be undermining the very value we seek to build.

In fact, it’s ironic that the typical way we respond to bullies is to become bullies ourselves: we systematically use our power to treat them negatively – often to ‘teach them a lesson’, just like bullies.

This suite of sessions is designed for schools who want to build genuinely, authentically respectful communities by being truly respectful.

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES FOR YOUR SCHOOL

After doing this Respectful Relationships series, your school will:

  • understand why bullying programs don’t work, and what to do instead;
  • learn new strategies for building respectful relationships between staff, students, and families – based on empirical research rather than best-guesses or disproven theories;
  • understand the science of restorative justice – and practical solutions – to enhance and build respectful environments and a culture of deep respect;
  • create a school climate where students are more engaged in learning (with the test scores to prove it) and feel happier because they feel safer;
  • enjoy stronger relationships between students, staff and parents;
  • be more engaged and satisfies with school and with life; and
  • even an improvement in academic outcomes!
STAFF STUDENTS PARENTS
 3.1 BULLYING

From Bullying to Respect

Get Respect

A Parent’s Real-Life Guide to Bullying
 3.2 BULLYING   UNCOVERED

 6 Step Bullying Framework

A Walk in Someone
Else’s Shoes

Real-Life Strategies for

Online bullying
 3.3 MASTERCLASS

The very personal but

quite life-altering

Relationships Masterclass

The Masculinity

Masterclass

The Positive Parenting

Masterclass

"Justin presented to our parent community and we found him warm, engaging and funny. Justin used examples that our families could relate to and his down to earth approach meant that many of our families left feeling empowered and that others shared their experience of parenting."

Rita Sakr – Student Wellbeing Coordinator – Emmaus Christian College

"We loved having Justin work with CMC. He was engaging, entertaining and a delight to listen to. Our staff appreciated the balance of insights based on research and practical application. Justin was funny, animated and kept our teachers interested and engaged."

Lisa Atholwood – Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing – Clairvaux MacKillop College, Brisbane

"Dr. Justin Coulson presented to both our staff and to our school community. He was able to use school specific data and information to tailor a package that will have a positive long term impact on the way that we interact with each other."

Andrew Buesnel – Principal – Garran Primary School, Canberra

"What i like about Justin is that he gets a feel for the group and then adjusts his presentation to meet their needs. He is engaging from the very first sentence.His topics are and responses are very practical and down to earth. he has a very realistic view of families and people immediately sense his genuineness."

Pauline Walkom – Education Officer – Catholic Education Office, Bathurst

"The way in which Dr Coulson supported our Design Make Create Faire theme of strengthening connections of dads with their kids was inspirational. His humorous and practical insights into Love, Laughter and Limits I am certain would have had a positive impact on all of the families that were present. What our teachers present shared with me afterwards was the practical implications for the strategies he suggested for families and how they would be applied in the school setting. Truly a gifted, kind and warm human being who is a breath of fresh air, mainly because of his unique ability connect with every parent and every child."

James Forrest – Principal Kimberley Park State School, Brisbane

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