Relational Presence

<p>Relational Presence: The Group Facilitation Manual is a practical evidence-informed guide for professionals supporting parents and carers of children with challenging behaviours. Grounded in the principles of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) this manual equips practitioners to deliver an 8-week parent group program that fosters calm presence connection and courageous action.</p><p>Whether you're a psychologist social worker counsellor or educator this resource provides the structure language and support you need to facilitate meaningful change in families. Inside you'll find:</p><ul><li>A clear breakdown of the Presence Pyramid-a stepwise model for greater confidence and calm in parenting</li><li>Tools to help parents reclaim influence without escalation or control</li><li>Week-by-week session plans with facilitator notes and reflection prompts</li><li>Access to printable handouts to support parents between sessions PowerPoint slides of the whole 8-week program and Messages of Hope PowerPoint slides from previous participants</li></ul><p>This manual offers an evidence-informed framework designed to help parents move from reactivity to relational influence-grounded in calm connection and compassionate action.</p><p><br><strong>About the Author</strong><br>Tamar Sloan is a registered psychologist trainer and leading practitioner of Relational Presence a parenting framework grounded in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). With over 25 years of experience across youth work education and private practice Tamar has a primary focus in supporting families navigating challenging behaviours device addiction and anxious avoidance.</p>