The Parent Partnership Framework Workshop
This workshop is for you - pediatric SLPs, OTs, and PTs
To learn how to confidently partner with parents -
building meaningful progress through
Hope, Joy, Trust, and Accountability.
You were trained to support children.
You were not trained to support parents —
yet you’re expected to do it every day.
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“I know what would help, but I don’t know how to get parents on board.”
“I give homework for parents, but they never do it.”
“I don’t want to pressure parents — but I also know much more progress the child would make if parents practiced at home.”
“I spend so much emotional energy trying to support families, but I’m always questioning how to do it because I was never trained to do this.”
“I leave sessions wondering if I said too much… or not enough.”
If you’ve felt this tension, you are not alone,
and you’re not doing anything wrong.
This is why we created the Parent Partnership Framework, so that you don't have to feel uncertain about how to support parents.
The Parent Partnership Framework Workshop
About the Training
This intensive 1-day VIRTUAL training is designed for clinicians who want to strengthen their partnership with parents. It offers practical tools, reflection, and real-world examples to support meaningful progress beyond the therapy room. The focus is on trust, clarity, and sustainable change—for families and clinicians.
At a Glance
Who SLPs, OTs, PTs
Location VIRTUAL
Duration 1 day
Cost $200
When Sat, May 30th
Time 9am - 4pm PST
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Hope
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Support parents in developing realistic, hopeful perspectives on progress by reframing challenges into achievable next steps.
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Use reflective communication to help parents feel capable, empowered, and invested in their role.
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Joy
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Recognize and leverage moments of joy, connection, and success to increase parent engagement and motivation.
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Integrate strengths-based practices that help families experience progress as encouraging rather than overwhelming.
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Trust
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Build trust-based partnerships with parents by using language and strategies that validate family expertise and lived experience.
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Identify moments in parent–clinician interactions where trust can be strengthened or unintentionally disrupted.
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Accountability
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Co-create clear, manageable action steps with parents that feel supportive and sustainable, rather than prescriptive.
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Establish shared accountability through follow-up, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving.
What Participants Will Learn
This is not a typical CE workshop
Most trainings focus on techniques for children. This workshop focuses on the relational work that makes those techniques actually stick.
Instead of scripts and checklists, you’ll practice:
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real conversations
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realistic planning
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compassionate accountability
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language that supports parents without shaming or rescuing
This is hands-on, reflective, and grounded in real clinical work.
“Exceptional workshop. Engaging, reflective, and immediately applicable to real clinical work.”
— Sarah, Washington, Pediatric SLP in early intervention
Full-Day Virtual Schedule Outline
9:00 AM The Parent Partnership Framework Overview
10:00 AM HOPE: Validation and Values
11:00 AM JOY: Connection over Compliance
12:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM TRUST: Confidence and Relationships
2:15 PM ACCOUNTABILITY: Creating Clarity and
Follow-Through
3:30 PM Integration, Reflection, and Commitments
Times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Workshop officially ends at 4:00 PM.
What clinicians are saying about The Airplane Spoon's trainings...
"The opposite of trust is control! Wow!"
"Very real examples that we can put into practice immediately."
"Sarina's enthusiasm and love of this subject shine through and inspired many of us. Really wonderful presentation. Grateful you exist in the world."
"Practical strategies, trust breakers, and the 5 keys to building trust with parents — fabulous reminders."
Research consistently shows that when caregivers feel confident, supported, and respected, children make stronger and more sustainable progress.
This workshop reframes common assumptions
❌ Parent partnership is not about “getting buy-in.”
❌ Accountability is not pressure or blame.
❌ Joy is not a distraction from progress.
❌ Trust is not built by being overly flexible or apologetic.
✔ Partnership is built through clarity, consistency, and care.
✔ Accountability is structure without shame.
✔ Joy supports regulation, learning, and connection.
✔ Trust grows when professionals are confident, grounded, and human.
“Easy to listen to, thoughtful, and incredibly well-structured. I actually enjoyed the small group discussions - which never happens- and all of it was immediately applicable to real clinical work.”
— Sam, California, Pediatric OT in private practice
You’ll leave this workshop able to:
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Support parents without constantly doubting or burning out
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Set expectations with clarity and compassion
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Build trust without people-pleasing
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Create home carryover that fits real family life
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Feel more confident in parent conversations
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See lasting, generalized progress that feels meaningful — not just "structured"
If you want therapy to feel more effective and more human, this workshop is for you.
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for any pediatric therapy professional - SLPs, OTs, PTs, etc.
There will be setting-specific information for professionals who work in early intervention, schools, private practice, and virtually.
Even if you don't do direct treatment with parents present, the tools and concepts are relevant to you!
Can students attend?
Absolutely! Whether an undergraduate, grad student, or therapy assistant, you are also welcome!
When is the workshop? What time zone? This workshop will happen on Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pacific (UTC-7)
How much is the workshop? What's included?
The workshop cost is $200.
Your registration includes:
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A full day of live, interactive virtual training (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST)
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A downloadable PDF workbook and question guide
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Certificate of completion (applicable toward CPD/PDH hours)
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Live Q&A with workshop leaders Sarina and Cris
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Small group breakout discussions with fellow clinicians
Where will the workshop be held and how many participants will there be?
This is a fully virtual workshop held on Zoom. You'll participate in both large-group sessions and small breakout discussions — all from the comfort of your own space. You'll receive the Zoom link upon registration.
What is the format? Will I need my camera on?
Since this is an interactive workshop, cameras on is highly encouraged. You will be going multiple times into breakout rooms to have partner discussions as well.
Will there be a recording if I miss part of the training?
This training will not be recorded for future use.
Who are the workshop leaders?
This workshop will be led by both Sarina Murrell and Cris Paredes-Murrell.
Sarina is a multilingual medical SLP with over 15 years of experience in the field. She has worked across children's hospitals (NICU, inpatient, outpatient, autism centers), in-home early intervention, public schools, non-profit organizations, and now, private practice at The Airplane Spoon. She is a nearly 20-year international presenter and trainer and is passionate about supporting not only children, but their parents as well.
Cris is an educator, speaker, trainer, and parent coach with experience working across the US, Latin America, and China. Her unique coaching practices utilize simple, human-relational-based strategies to support parents to better care for themselves so they can better support their children.
Will there be CEUs?
This training may be applied toward Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Professional Development Hours (PDH) requirements. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. We recommend checking with your state licensing board to confirm eligibility, as requirements vary by state and profession.
Is this workshop evidence-based?
Yes. This workshop is grounded in research on family-centered care, caregiver coaching, and relational practice. The framework draws on evidence showing that when caregivers feel confident, supported, and respected, children make stronger and more sustainable progress.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
14+ days before: Full refund (minus processing fees)
7–13 days before: 50% refund
Less than 7 days: Non-refundable
Can't make it? You may transfer your spot to another clinician at no cost — just email us 48 hours before the training. No-shows are not eligible for a refund.
If The Airplane Spoon cancels, you'll receive a full refund or a transfer to the next available date.
Refunds are returned to your original payment method within 5–10 business days.
Recording & Materials: Recording is not permitted. Materials are for personal use only and may not be shared or distributed.