Abstract
In our day-to-day work relations, we still experience a widespread use of rewards and punishments in educational contexts, while unaware of the general effects. In this workshop we want to zoom in on the implications of the ‘reward & punishment-logics’ on attachment and on efforts of resistance in the process of new authority.

We will share practical experience from parental counselling and coaching, and reflect our thoughts in relation to the principles of New Authority/Non Violent Resistance, regarding the impact of reward and punishment on the relationships and the restraints it gives to the core values of NA/NVR. We will give a presentation and will take time for groupwork and en open discussion with the participants.

This workshop will explore how professionals can be aware of these underlying emotions and connect again with a hopeful stance. So, they can help parents regain their authority, emotional presence, slowly reduce family accommodations around the disease and foster a clear and supportive family environment.