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Chris launches Leadership Essentials, a revolutionary set of training tools that allows you to train staff as soon as you hire them.  Read More
 
Chris's homesickness prevention research, just published in the journal Pediatrics, received tremendous international coverage, including the Today Show, BBC News, Good Morning America, Ireland News Radio, NPR, and CNN Headline News.  Read Press Release
 
Chris's new DVD-CD set for new camper families was featured on The Martha Stewart Show.  View Clip.
 
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Treating Homesickness at Camps
Collaborative Problem Solving Print E-mail
Extend your skills beyond the old-fashioned problem-solving rubric of identification, brainstorming, and trial-and-error.  Because this outdated method neglects genuine empathy and identification of needs, it can backfire or escalate conflict.  This workshop draws on new research that gives staff powerful tools to identify needs, communicate effectively, and resolve conflicts durably.
 
The Power of Positive Psychology: Authentic Happiness for Campers and Staff Print E-mail
News Flash!  Psychologists no longer focus narrowly on pathology and problems...and neither should your staff.  Instead, the focus is on positive psychology, which emphasizes personal strengths and optimal experiences.  "Problem" children and staff evolve into model campers and leaders when they tap into their signature strengths and engage in truly gratifying activities.
 
"Male" Call: How to Promote Healthy Male Leadership at Camp Print E-mail
Boys and men can bring powerful leadership to their roles as campers and camp staff, but what about the corrosive side effects that can take hold, such as bullying, homophobia, and bravado?  This workshop uses case studies of male campers and staff to derive the best methods staff can use to set boundaries and lead by example when male camper behavior--or male staff behavior--starts to cross the line.
 
Ma'am, Put Down the Phone and Step Away from the Child! How to Soothe Parental Anxiety Print E-mail
We can't arrest our over-anxious, over-involved parents, but we can do lots to soothe their anxiety and curb their micromanagement impulses.  This practical session gives you and your staff realistic, effective tools to help parents manage stress so you can get on with the business of running a camp and promoting youth development.  Coach parents to let go for a bit and allow their child to blossom.
 
Testimonial--Tager Print E-mail

The the 2 clips for staff (homesickness and use of the internet) are excellent. I'm sure we'll be sending the link to our staff.

 

Dave Tager, Director
Indian Head Camp

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