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Are you looking for this workshop I used to do?
I haven't planned any more for the foreseeable future. I'm sorry if that is a disappointment.
If it's some consolation, all the help is also in my book, my Bitesize audio collection, and you can also arrange a private call with me.
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N –
I’ve done quite a few workshops with Eva and each and every one of them has been more than worth the money – they are gold!
It doesn’t matter how many times- I still pick something up that’s new each time that I can apply to help communicate and deal with this challenging illness. But even more importantly, these workshops also serve as a reminder of what I’ve also already learned and might have forgotten about. These workshops and Eva’s materials, her passion, kindness and compassion towards us all as parents / caters is just what we need.
She keeps up with current research so that we as parents are well informed. She understands and she cares.
I believe Eva’s materials/ books/ courses should be provided by the NHS to all carers because this is what made a huge difference to us in the daily care to our child.
Anon –
A short note to thank you for the session yesterday, your calming and supportive approach was wonderful. I had, of course, read your book, but the in person session really helped to bring it all to life.
My daughter had been politely refusing to talk to be about her ED, because I go on to long, because I intrude on her personal space and because I let my own anxiety dictate my behaviour. Since the session, I have filled my heart with love for her before any interaction, some of which are by text message (on her request) and I am already seeing a more positive line of communication showing. It also occurred to me that something might need saying, but it doesn't need saying immediately, or all at once!!
I am concerned she is not eating as much as she should be (school lunch for example) when I am not there, and the after school snack is being avoided. I want to tackle ALL of that this minute, Instead, I have focused on the snack, gently reminding her that it has to be eaten and insisting it is. Her response by text was "OK Mum, love you too xx" – I can deal with the part about lunch in a few days once the snack has been re-established.
I wouldn't have done that before the session, I would have been all in as the fixer trying to resolve it all at once.
So thank you! I appreciate your work greatly and will definitely attend more courses as they are available. You do unbelivable work for so many and I have much gratitude for that.
Anonymous –
This workshop was a great complement to Eva's book, and brought many of the techniques described in there to life. Her calm, kind and compassionate approach soothes the parents as well as the child. I left feeling empowered and ready to go into the next challenging conversation with a new approach. Thank you Eva!
Anonymous –
Really useful workshop, as all Eva's are. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills, they are invaluable.
Anonymous –
Thank you Eva, very helpful input. Focused on every day problems and questions.
Anonymous –
Eva, thanks so much for your workshop on Compassionate Communication. I knew it would be relevant, despite my daughter‘s more advanced age. When our children are in an agitated state they do need to have their minds calmed in order to “get our messages.” Funny how something like this makes perfect sense, but when we are on the battlefield we can’t figure it out on our own. THANK YOU for so generously sharing your wisdom and clearly describing how to do it.
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Each time I finish one of Eva's courses I'm able to implement more of her suggestions into my relationship with my daughter and I've found it useful to participate more than once in the same course.
Eva's communication course has assisted me in managing the intense moments of emotional outpouring with better grace and more courage. As Eva points out we are being asked to gently guide and hold the journey for our children and it's easy to get lost ourselves.
Thanks to this course I'm learning to listen with love before trying to "do or solve" anything , I keep my hand on my heart to hold myself steady when I feel panic arising and l try not to react to the behaviour but instead attempt to understand the message hidden underneath my daughter's words or actions and attend to her real needs with kindness.
Non violent communication, compassion, respect and connection can only make us better parents no matter how the journey to recovery goes for our children. Thanks Eva
Sarah –
The communication workshop was brilliant. It was open, honest and I came away with some very clear and concise ideas on how to communicate and connect with my child. It gave me the confidence of knowing when – and when not – to speak and more ideas on what to say – and also how to say them. I now feel calmer and more equipped to deal with the more difficult situations that arise.
And I’ve found the techniques helpful with my youngest daughter who isn’t suffering from anorexia. The advice in the workshop is so useful in so many situations.
Thank you so much Eva!
Anonymous –
The communication workshop helped me to see that it is possible to communicate with our child and build that up. My daughter had not spoken to me for over a year and if she did, it was the illness speaking hurtful words. We are communicating again in small steps and real words through love, compassion, and Eva's guidance. Very grateful for this!
Victoria –
Eva's work is so helpful; her calm and thoughtful approach works best in our house. This workshop made me realise that I am already doing some of the 'right stuff' which boosted my confidence and also gave some simple tips to support my child further. It also highlighted some of the habits / phrases that I used from reading other literature / attending courses that perhaps aren't so helpful. I came away with renewed hope that my child and I can beat this together. Thanks Eva!
Parent –
I attended Eva’s workshop of communication and tried the suggested techniques on compassionate communication with my daughter.
I started with empathy and then repeated back what I was hearing and asked if that was correct. The difference was immediate and wonderful.
Instead of me offering direction or advice and my daughter refuting me, we had a real conversation. And when I repeated back what she was saying…she recognized for herself that her thinking was distorted by her eating disorder.
Thank you, Eva for sharing this technique. So valuable.