Parent Effectiveness Training: Guide to Building Strong Parent-Child Relationships

Chapter 1 What's Parent Effectiveness Training<br> <br> Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) is a program created by psychologist Dr. Thomas Gordon that aims to help parents develop more effective communication and relationship skills with their children. The program focuses on teaching parents how to build positive relationships with their children, set boundaries and limits without resorting to punishment or threats, and foster mutual respect and understanding.<br> <br> P.E.T. aims to help parents reduce conflicts and power struggles with their children by improving their listening skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities. The program encourages parents to communicate openly...