Thomas Gordon (Parent Effectiveness Training)

Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training (PET) is a communication approach that helps parents build respectful and trusting relationships with their children. It emphasizes listening actively, understanding children’s feelings, and solving problems collaboratively rather than through punishment or control. PET encourages parents to express their concerns calmly and to see situations from their child's perspective, fostering mutual respect. The goal is to promote healthier, more effective interactions that empower children to develop responsibility and independence, while helping parents handle conflicts constructively. It's about creating a supportive environment where both parent and child can communicate openly and work through challenges together.