THE POWER OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

ONLINE CEU COURSE

Online CEU Course Reveals How Pediatric Therapists Can Teach Caregivers to Play with a Purpose to Reach Their Child’s Highest Potential.

This Online Course is For Pediatric Therapists and Educators Alike

This Online CEU Course is uniquely designed for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, and Educators alike.

Join us today

and learn how you can

provide client-centered techniques to promote
engagement, collaboration, trust, and effective communication, the fundamental components of a strong therapeutic alliance.

Instant Access to Our On-Demand Online CEU Course

You start as soon as you enroll and will have immediate 12-month access to our self-paced,
4-contact hour online curriculum. Rest assured, you can have peace of mind knowing you’ll never feel alone in your journey because we are here with you every step of the way. Dedicate
only 1 hour per week
and you'll finish the entire online course in 4 easy weeks.

Receive 4 AOTA CEUs, 4 Contact Hours

This evidence-based, Distance Learning - Independent program is at an

"Intermediate" educational level and awards 0.4 AOTA CEUs, 4 contact hours, and is result-oriented. We provide you with an

evidence-based approach to improve parent involvement, evidence-based measurement instruments, assessments, templates, resources,

and much more.

Are parents asking YOU to "fix" their child while they run errands or wait in the car?

And you are tired of it?

You KNOW that if you could just get the parent to engage in therapy and DO the home program, what you are doing would ACTUALLY work!

But week after week they avoid participating...

Their cell phone is suddenly the most interesting thing in the world.They have errands that can’t wait until after their child’s appointment.They avoid the clinic altogether and wait in the car.Or they’re physically present but mentally checked out.

It feels like they don’t care, or worse yet they make it feel like it’s
your problem
to solve...The
frustration,
fatigue, and
burnout
are growing like wildfire...You know parents are part of the treatment team and outcomes would be
10x
better with their support and participation.

Why does it seem so hard to connect with parents and draw them into the therapy sessions?

It's NOT like you haven't tried to engage the parents by...

Asking them questions to pull them into the activities

Having them participate in the actual activity

Making policies about parents joining sessions

Providing more handouts… but they keep getting “lost”

At the end of the day, you just wish parents could understand just how crucial their role is in the therapeutic process.

You wish they could see how what you’re doing could support their child and the entire family unit… if only they’d just buy in and trust the process!

What would your session look like if...

Parents were off their phones and on the floor with you and their child
Home activities were done well each week
Parents were honest about their ability to follow through with your recommendations and ideas

And most of all, the parents were a true part of the therapy team — meaning they collaborated, responded, and even added ideas.

What’s been missing up to this point is a combination of...

Knowing the right questions to ask parents
kills to have the tough conversations
Understanding the barriers parents face and being able to adjust your therapy to meet their abilities.

Therapy feels easier and fun again when you’re not solely responsible for shifting a child’s trajectory in only an hour a week.

IS THE POWER OF PARENT

ENGAGEMENT COURSE

RIGHT FOR YOU?

Have you ever felt like something is missing in your treatment? No matter how hard you work, and how hard you try to get your parents engaged in the process you aren't always successful.

Do you feel burnt out from treatment after treatment, paperwork, and productivity standards?

If so, then the Power of Parental Involvement: Techniques for Maximizing Home Program Involvement is definitely for you.

You will develop the confidence to engage even your toughest parent. With a new bag of tools and techniques, you will easily be able to implement these methods immediately!

When you implement the methods, your sessions will be immediately easier!

When the parent is on board this means fewer emails, after treatment follow-up, and creating programs that will never even make it out of their car.

The parent will be the one engaging with THEIR child as you take a breather and coach them through the process.

At the end of the day, you will have MORE energy to live your life not to mention improve children's outcomes!

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This course is perfect for you if YOU...

Know your clients will EXCEL if you can get parents on board
Would like to be able to discharge long-term kids whom you are just doing maintenance care
Want parents to understand why you do what you do - It's not just PLAY
Are newer in the field (0-5yrs), just transitioned to peds, or have noticed that parents are just different since COVID
Effectively engage MOST parents but want ALL parents on board.

The Power of Parental Involvement Online CEU Course

Watch the course on your terms!

Dive into six immersive modules
Videos enriched with evidence-based research
Implement findings instantly
Over 20 downloadable handouts to support your learning
Start your journey to successful parent engagement now!

Hi, I'm Stephanie

I’ve been swinging kids and cleaning up shaving cream for over
20 years as a peds therapist...

I'm no stranger to the challenge of getting parents to engage in the therapy process either. If you ever feel like you're like you're not making a difference - know you're not alone!

I noticed a slow decrease in parent engagement over the years… but COVID flipped therapy on its head because suddenly parents could avoid being part of the sessions altogether...

As a private practice owner, I saw the impact it had on the therapists, kids, and even the parents themselves...

It intrigued me so much (and was impacting our ability to serve more kids) that I dove into the topic of parent engagement during my doctoral capstone...

What I discovered was far different than what I expected when I started my research. It went deeper than simply “talking to the parents” more often...

The insights derived from my Capstone research have significantly contributed to the enhancement of our clinic's practices...

This has led to a significant reduction in appointment cancellations, a more substantial reduction in our waitlist, and an increased sense of empowerment among our therapists, enabling them to fully realize the transformative impact they were meant to achieve...

Recognizing the widespread relevance of this information for occupational therapists. I am delighted to introduce this comprehensive online course to YOU.

Increased parent engagement is just around the corner!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Wagers, OTD, OTR/L

Speaker and Author

[email protected]

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Stephanie Wagers is the author of this PD Activity and receives royalty payments for delivering this course and is an employee at CTD - Learning Center LLC. Non-financial: Stephanie Wagers has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

Testimonials

Christy Strange, OTR/L

"I'm so thankful that Stephanie has made her wealth of knowledge available to therapists. I am a pediatric OT with 20-plus years and have turned to her for advice many times. She can navigate extremely complicated situations and break them down into practical, step-by-step solutions. I value her expertise and incredibly grounded approach as a therapist."

Kelli Iranshad, OTD, OTR/L

"Stephanie has combined the research with her expertise and passion for helping kids and families into a valuable tool. I highly recommend this program to improve the experiences for both therapists and clients."

Arianna M., COTA

I took Stephanie's course "The Power of Parental Involvement" and let me tell you, it was a game-changer! With experience as a pediatric OT Practitioner, her teachings really opened my eyes to the importance of connecting with and coaching primary caregivers. It's not just about the child; it's about the whole support system around them. Stephanie goes beyond the basics taught in school and dives into skills that truly make a difference but often get overlooked. By emphasizing these deep connections and effective coaching strategies backed by new evidence-based research, she's not just helping the kids; she's revolutionizing how pediatric practitioners do their jobs. This online CEU course is a must if you want to level up your impact as a pediatric therapist.

AOTA Approved

0.4 Contact Hours = 4 AOTA CEUs

After completing this Intermediate, 4-hour self-paced course, you will be awarded 0.4 CEUs (4 contact hours) only if you:

☑️ Complete all 6 modules.

☑️ Pass the simple quizzes.

☑️ Complete the required post-course satisfaction questionnaire.

You'll have lifetime access to the content but have 12 months upon enrolling to complete the course to receive the CEU.

CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Module 1 | The Importance of Parent Engagement in Therapy

Significance of Parent Engagement
Family-Centered Care and Its Benefits
Fostering Therapeutic Partnerships
Unlocking Success: Meeting Parental Needs

Module 2 | Parent and Therapist Factors Influencing Engagement

Perspective from Parents and Therapists
Beyond your Skillset
Understanding the Parental Experience
Tailoring Information for the Family
The Key Ingredients

Module 3 | How do I Get Parents to Engage?

Uncovering Parents' Motivation
Coaching Parents
Boosting Your Interview Skills
It's more than just words
Implementing in Your Setting

Module 4 | Collaborating on the Home Program

How to Tease Out Parent Resources
Teaching the Why
Establishing a Routine

Module 5 | Playing with a Purpose

Teaching Parents to Play
Home Program Games and Activities
Coaching Parents to Think Like a Therapist

Module 6 | Recognizing, Managing and Mending Strains in the Relationship

Shared Power
Tools to Repair the Therapeutic Relationship
How to Have Honest Communication Without Feeling Bad

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this CEU Course, you'll be able to:

1. Identify two factors that allow or hinder engagement between the client and the therapist and how to use therapeutic use of self to influence the relationship.

2. Identify two ways therapy practitioners can develop trust according to the parent’s

perspective.

3. Compare and contrast specific ways their organizational culture can encourage parent

engagement.

4. Identify two evidence-based principles, characteristics, and components that create a Therapeutic Alliance (TA).

5. Identify three ways Occupation Performance Coaching (OPC) enables parents to perceive themselves as the expert on their children's development.

6. Develop three questions aimed at gauging a parent's motivation to assist their child, utilizing principles from motivational interviewing.

7. Recognize two techniques to promote engagement and participation in Home Programs.

8. Analyze Family Centered Care (FCC) and identify three skill sets for delivering FCC.

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Choose the package that's right for you and receive INSTANT ACCESS to the course content.

Parent Engagement Course

$897

($1,899 Value - Savings of $1,002)

Immediate access to full parent engagement curriculum ($1,500 value)
Real-life therapy role-play scenarios (priceless)
Over 20 downloadable worksheets and handouts are included ($399 value)
Accelerate Your Path to Parent Engagement with:

A Compilation of the Top 10 Questions for Fostering Parent Engagement
Enhance Your Proficiency in Decoding Nonverbal Signals
Determine if Your Organizational Culture Encourages Parent Engagement?
Uncovering Key Hindrances to Parent Engagement and Their Remedies
Identifying Essential Parental Resources for Successful Home Programs
Proactively Addressing Initial Challenges in Home Programs
Understanding Parental Play Preferences
Deconstructing Play Based on Different Skillsets

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CEU Course and

6 Months of Online Coaching

$700

($2,499 Value - Savings of $1,799)

Immediate access to full parent engagement curriculum ($1,500 value)
Real-life therapy role-play scenarios (priceless)
Six individual thirty-minute coaching calls spread out over 6 months ($600 value)
Over 20 Downloadable worksheets and handouts are included. Accelerate Your Path to Parent Engagement. A few of our favorite handouts... ($399 value)

A Compilation of the Top 10 Questions for Fostering Parent Engagement
Enhance Your Proficiency in Decoding Nonverbal Signals
Determine if Your Organizational Culture Encourages Parent Engagement?
Uncovering Key Hindrances to Parent Engagement and Their Remedies
Identifying Essential Parental Resources for Successful Home Programs
Proactively Addressing Initial Challenges in Home Programs
Understanding Parental Play Preferences
Deconstructing Play Based on Different Skillsets

Clinical Options Available

✔️ Train your team

✔️ Get monthly coaching

✔️ On-site training available

Contact us for packages and pricing

14-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

Embark on a risk-free journey with our transformative online course,

The Power of Parental Involvement: Techniques for Maximizing Home Program Results

If our comprehensive program doesn't meet your expectations within the initial 14 days with less than 1 (one) module completed, simply reach out to us for a full refund. Our unwavering confidence in the efficacy of this evidence-based course is rooted in its ability to revolutionize your therapeutic relationships right from the start. Dedicate yourself to absorbing every video and implementing each tool provided in the course. In the rare event that you don't experience the desired level of parent engagement, don't hesitate to notify us within the first 14 days. Your investment will be promptly returned, no questions asked. As you explore the boundless possibilities within our program, rest assured that your contentment remains our paramount concern.

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More Testimonials...

Hannah Hocking, DPT

"The section related to HEPs to increase engagement and consistency of performance was especially very helpful. Lots of good practical advice that I feel I could be better at. I intend to be more intentional in the collaboration of goals and home exercises from the initial evaluation. In doing so, parents will have a clear understanding of why we are doing what we are doing and therefore be more of an active participant in the plan of care."

Madeline K., OTR/L

"The information on why it’s so important to built collaboration and trust during an eval and ensure parents feel like you’re on the same team. Also liked the ideas for how to get parents involved in the session."

Iris C,. SLP

"The role playing was helpful to problem solve problems and address specific client/family needs. I intend to incorporate the knowledge into my own practice, especially increasing engagement from parents. I will start understanding the parents' needs and how to accommodate those needs in order to best support carry over and generalization of the learned skills in session into their home environments."

Carly F., OTR/L

"I found it valuable to dive deeper into the parents perspective of how to build trust when collaborating with them, especially during an evaluation. I also think it was helpful to talk about how to handle situations when things don't go as planned and what questions to ask if this seems to be the case. As an OT student I plan to take this information and work on developing rapport with the parents I see along with my FWE. I will be able to ask questions that highlight the parents need and collaborate on ways to find a solution together."

Savanah C., SLP

"Talking through different scenarios and giving explicit examples of what to say was the most valuable."

Marielise J., OTR/L

"Thanks Stephanie—you are personable and very knowledgeable. With what I've learned, my plan is to make better home programs the parent will engage with to help progress their child. I also want to better coach the parent to have the skills to generalize with their child in other environments."

Here's a Summary of What's Included in this Course

Practical, evidence-based tools ready for immediate integration into your sessions.
An instructor who understands and empathizes with your day-to-day challenges.
Effective strategies for seamlessly incorporating these tools.
Real-life scenarios that resonate with all of us, accompanied by guidance on addressing these issues.
Concise, easily digestible videos for flexible viewing.
Over 20 downloadable handouts to enhance your session preparations.
Education on how to plan a home program that works!
Lifetime access!
And SO much more!

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Mission Statement

Connect the Dots Learning Center is dedicated to empowering pediatric therapists, parents, and community members by delivering high-quality, evidence-based continuing education and resources that connect the dots between theory and practice and foster a collaborative environment that unlocks the full potential of every person.

Who is this course for?

This course is for Pediatric Therapists and Providers such as OTs, COTAs, SLPs, PTs, PTAs, ABA therapists and Child Therapists.

Is this course pre-approved for CEUs?

Yes, this course accredited by AOTA, is a total of 4 contact hours therefore you will be awarded 4 CEU only if you complete all the module phases, pass all the quizzes, and complete a post-course satisfaction questionnaire within 12 months of enrolling. You'll have lifetime access to the content and 12 months upon enrolling to complete the course to receive the CEU.

That means that if you are in the US you can use it for your state and national license renewal.

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

This course is not approved by any speech or physical therapy associations. However, you can check with your state board to see if it meets your license renewal requirements.

Do I receive a certification of completion?

Yes, if you watch all module phases to 100% completion, pass all the multi-choice quizzes after each module (multi-attempts are allowed), and complete a post-course satisfaction questionnaire, you will receive your certificate of completion via email within 7-10 business days.

Are My Results Guaranteed?

Just like any endeavor in life, your experience with this online class and coaching will be determined by the effort you invest. Although we provide a 14-day money-back guarantee, the outcomes you achieve are within your control. We can assure you that by fully engaging in the process and leveraging the evidence-based therapeutic tools provided, you will witness tangible progress.

Is there a group discount?

Yes! Contact us at [email protected] to get group pricing.

I'm in a different time zone, can I complete this course on my own time?

Yes, this is a self-paced course and you will have unlimited access from anywhere in the world with an internet connection on your mobile device, desktop laptop or computer, or iPad.

How do I request accommodations for special needs?

If you have special learning needs, please email us at [email protected] before registering.

Accommodations will be made to support learners in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

How long is the course?

This self-paced course is 4 contact hours. We recommend 1 hour per week for only 4 weeks. You will have 12-Month access to complete the course to receive the CEUs due to Provider's PD Activity expiration and renewal dates.

How do I contact you?

Cancellation Policies Learner and Provider

If the learner is not satisﬁed with the content of the PD Activity for any reason and the PD Activity has not been started, the learner may request a full refund within 14 days of purchase.

If the learner is not satisﬁed with the content of the PD Activity for any reason and the PD Activity has been started with less than 1 (one) module completed, the learner may request a full refund within 14 days of purchase.

If the learner is not satisﬁed with the content of the PD Activity for any reason and has completed more than 1 (one) module and or completed the PD Activity in its entirety and was awarded CEUs, the learner is not eligible for a refund.

Learners may request a refund within 14 days of purchase according to the terms above by contacting Connect the Dots Learning Center LLC at [email protected]. Please allow up to 14 days for the refund to be processed. Refund requests submitted after 14 days of purchase and or with more than 1 (one) module completed are invalid and will not be honored.

A CEU will not be awarded for any type of refund issued.

Cancellations: If for any reason the course if canceled by the instructor before the course is started, a full refund will be provided within 14 business days.