Saying Sorry
When saying "sorry" is not enough!
2 sessions Date: see calendar dates on the right“I am certain that relationships break down because we have never been taught skills in how to prevent resentment from sabotaging our good intentions.”
The quickest way for a relationship to breakdown is when we feel let down and resentment clouds our judgement. How do we convey understanding and care to people we have inconvenienced? How do you convey that you really want the relationship to work better than it currently is? Why does “saying sorry” not always work? And how do we apologise for something which we feel was not our fault in the first place?
By the end of this 2 session workshop you will be able to:
- articulate your understanding of a situation to another person
- be aware of where communication breaks happen
- be skilled in taking responsibility for your actions.
- be able to shift a significant amount of the negative 'baggage' in your relationships with your peers or with your children.
- know how to manage your broken promises with integrity.
! NB News !
- Listen to the SAFM interview of Robin's workshops. This interview covers a wide range of topics including Manipulation, Discipline, Parent Support, Techniques etc. Highly recommended listening (16 minutes).
- Robin presented at Montessori conference in July 2009 and the National Education Week Conference in August.
- Listen to Robin's radio Interview on this Siblings workshop: April 2009
Workshop Calendar
| CAPE TOWN WORKSHOPS |
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| Type | Venue/ Info | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Rondebosch Primary School. See more info here. | Start 10th Feb 2010 |
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Synergy School. | Both series Start 22nd April.
Morning series 8:30-11:00am Evening series 6:45-9:15pm |
| JOHANNESBURG WORKSHOPS |
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| Type | Venue/ Info | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Victory Park, JHB | 13th Feb, 27th Feb, 13th Mar |
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Waverley, Johannesburg | 14th Feb, 28th Feb, 14th Mar |
Testimonials
The irony is that I am so sorry that I never knew how to convey my sincerest apologies to the people that I mistakenly inconvenienced. No matter how much I tried to make them feel I was sorry, it was just not enough. After having done the workshop, I used the new skills and this time I got through to them.
SamanthaHow can I put any words to the following: Before: My brother refusing to speak to me because of something that happened eight years ago. Now: We are talking and beginning to re-establish our relationship which is something extremely important to me. Not even huge amounts of money can convey the impact this workshop has had.
JonathonI am aware that my son mistrusts me. It has not been my intention to let him down and yet when I have to change my plans he gets really angry. I have realised that although there will always be times when I let him down, I now have the skills to keep our relationship from being let down. Now that is priceless. And the funny thing now is that he is beginning to trust me more again, just because of these simple skills.
NoncebaWhat an eye-opener! I’m so embarrassed by how I have behaved. I used to get so angry with people who did not accept my apologies. I used to say to them angrily, “I said I’m sorry didn’t I? What more do you want!”
Nolene





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