5 Keys to Understanding Parent / Youth Communication!
An Empowering Event for Parents (Grades 4-12)

When Dr. Karyn speaks to parents across North America, one of the most popular questions she hears is, “How can I get my child to open up to me?” Learning how to communicate effectively is an extremely important life skill. When youth and parents communicate effectively they feel respected, understood, valued and safe, and they are able to deal with life’s obstacles together. When communication is unhealthy, people tend to shut down, avoid, blame, attack and become increasingly distant.

In LOST IN TRANSLATION, Dr. Karyn helps you understand the enormous power you have in your child’s life. Learning how to communicate is an art that needs to be learned especially when it comes to maintaining healthy parent / youth relationships. In this workshop, Dr. Karyn explains many practical, relevant and solution-focused techniques to help you open up the dialogue more effectively with your child.

Specifically in this 75 minute workshop,
Dr. Karyn will teach you:

o The different kinds of communication styles.
o The positive and negative impact of your communication style on your relationship with your child.
o How communication is connected to self-esteem.
o How to communicate effectively during a conflict.
o 5 practical strategies to get your child to open up to you.


“We are so thankful for Dr. Karyn’s events. What impacted parents and students alike was her passion for what she had to share coupled with her practical application. We were left hopeful knowing how teens and adults could interact effectively.”
John DeBoer, VP, Kings Collegiate Private School, Oakville