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10th Edition — Milestone Conference

Raising with Respect Conference

"Teenagers: Understanding the Most Misunderstood Years"

Spring 2025 — Date TBC
Wrocław, Poland
Open to parents, educators & professionals
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About This Year's Conference

A decade of conversations about children, family, and respect and we are marking this milestone with our most ambitious conference yet, focused on the teenage years.

Expert Keynotes

World-class speakers, psychologists, researchers, and educators sharing the latest thinking on adolescent development and family communication.

Practical Workshops

Small-group hands-on sessions where you practice real communication skills not just theory. Leave with tools you can use the very next day.

Community Connection

Meet hundreds of like-minded parents, teachers, and professionals. Our conferences are known for their warm, open atmosphere and lasting connections.

Conference Schedule

A two-day programme packed with inspiration, learning, and connection. Full details will be confirmed closer to the event.

9:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Foyer
10:00

Opening Keynote: Who Is the Teenager in Your Home? Keynote

TBC — Leading Adolescent Psychologist
11:30

The Brain on Fire: Understanding the Adolescent Nervous System Keynote

TBC — Neurodevelopment Specialist
13:00

Lunch Break Break

90 minutes
14:30

Workshop A: Talking So Teens Will Listen Workshop

Certified NVC Trainer | Max 30 participants
14:30

Workshop B: Setting Limits Without Power Struggles Workshop

Family Therapist | Max 30 participants
16:30

Panel: What Do Teenagers Actually Need from Us? Panel

Panel of experts + open Q&A
18:00

Evening Reception

Optional networking dinner for all attendees
9:30

Morning Coffee & Open Space

Foyer
10:00

Keynote: When School and Home Speak Different Languages Keynote

TBC — Education Specialist
11:30

Keynote: Self-Regulation in Adolescence — The Shanker Approach Keynote

TBC — Certified Shanker Facilitator
13:00

Lunch Break Break

90 minutes
14:30

Workshop C: Screens, Social Media & Teenage Identity Workshop

Media Psychologist | Max 30 participants
14:30

Workshop D: The Resilient Teenager — Building Emotional Strength Workshop

Adolescent Therapist | Max 30 participants
16:30

Closing Ceremony & 10th Anniversary Celebration Special

All speakers + Foundation team

Confirmed & Invited Speakers

Full speaker lineup to be announced. In the meantime, here are the fields of expertise represented at this year's conference.

AP

Adolescent Psychology

Keynote Speaker

Understanding the psychological landscape of teenagers identity, emotion, and the search for independence.

FT

Family Therapy

Workshop Leader

Practical tools for navigating conflict, building trust, and maintaining connection with teenagers.

ND

Neurodevelopment

Keynote Speaker

The science behind the teenage brain what it means for behaviour, decision-making, and how we respond.

EP

Education

Panel Member

Creating respectful, inclusive school environments where teenagers feel seen and supported.

NC

NVC Communication

Workshop Leader

Nonviolent Communication techniques adapted specifically for the parent-teenager relationship.

SR

Self-Regulation

Keynote Speaker

The Shanker Self-Reg approach applied to adolescence helping teenagers (and adults) manage stress.

Previous Conference Editions

Nine years of bringing the parenting and education community together — here is a look back at where we have been.

9th
2023

"Emotions in Family Life"

Exploring how emotional awareness transforms parent-child relationships at every age.

8th
2022

"After the Pandemic: Rebuilding Connection"

Supporting families in reestablishing closeness after the isolation of the pandemic years.

7th
2021

"Family in the Digital Age"

Navigating screens, technology, and childhood in an era of constant connection.

6th
2019

"Boundaries with Love"

How to set healthy limits in a way that respects both parents' and children's needs.

5th
2018

"The Courage to Be Imperfect"

Inspired by Brené Brown — exploring vulnerability, shame, and the power of authenticity in parenting.

1st–4th
2015–2017

"Foundations of Respectful Parenting"

Our earliest editions — introducing the core ideas of Juul, Gordon, and Rosenberg to the Wrocław community.

Reserve Your Place at the 10th Conference

Registration for the 10th conference will open soon. Register your interest now and be the first to receive full details, speaker announcements, and early-bird ticket information.

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