Special Programs for Educators

Throughout its 30–year history, Kolbe Corp has provided thousands of scholarships for K-12 and university educators to attend training programs and has conducted research projects with 23 universities.

Kolbe's groundbreaking research with children is revealing the truth behind supposed learning disabilities. Many children – who could thrive in school if only they were given the freedom to learn according to their natural instincts – are being misdiagnosed and given unnecessary drugs.

Kolbe theory sees every child as perfectly capable of creative problem solving, though always in a unique and personal way. Instead of judging children against one arbitrary, impersonal standard, this method focuses on the child's natural instinctive abilities and innate strengths. By encouraging the expression of these individual gifts, then linking them to wise decision making and personal enthusiasm, the theory helps teachers and parents find the "naturally perfect" capabilities in every child.

Perfectly Capable Kids is a one-day session jam-packed with unique strategies for igniting the capabilities of kids 2 to 15 years old. The program is sponsored by The Center for Conative Abilities, a not-for-profit foundation. Participants will learn techniques to bring out the best in kids and help them self-manage their mental energy.

Parents, teachers, child psychologists and child advocates will gain expertise in guiding kids to successfully use their instinctive talents. This is a place for those special people who relieve youngsters of frustrations, self-doubt, and missed opportunities.

Topics include:

• Preventing frustration for the child – and others – when how things are supposed to be done doesn't work well for the child.
• Dealing with conflicts in the home and classroom when a child's natural approach differs from the expectations of a parent or teacher.
• Converting natural abilities into academic, social, and emotional strengths.
• Explaining to others the needs tied to a child's instinctive talents.
• Giving appropriate freedom to act on instinct.
• Designing a "Conasium" environment, which is to the mind what a gymnasium is to the body.

For more information about upcoming programs, contact us at info@conativeabilities.org, or call (800) 642-2822 Ext. 117.