Co-Founders
David Litman, MA received his master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has been teaching effective communications techniques in both personal and corporate settings for over 18 years. He has developed and delivered curriculum for children's mentoring organizations and is a Certified Parent Mentor. He also practices ChildShift "in the field" with his two wonderful children.
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Christina Litman, LMT, has been working with children for over 12 years teaching and practicing emotional intelligence and empathic communication through art, energetic healing and body/mind/spirit integration. She is a Certified Parent Mentor, and also practices these techniques "in the field" with her two amazing children.
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Advisory Board
Rodger Sorrow is a certified trainer for The Center for Nonviolent Communication since 2001 and he brings an abundance of knowledge and skills from education, training and experience combined with enthusiasm and compassion. Rodger initiated the Compassionate Leadership program that is now drawing people from all over the planet. You can learn about it at www.CompassionateLeadershipTraining.com.
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Ruth Beaglehole, MA Founder of the Center for NonViolent Education and Parenting, Ruth Beaglehole has spent her life considering the needs of children, seeking support and nurturing for children as full human beings, using the principles of respect, healing and connection. Her early interest in childhood education earned Ruth a B.A. in Education from Victoria University, New Zealand and a Diploma in Preschool Teaching (known in New Zealand as Kindergarten teaching). Ruth earned her M.A. in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy from Phillips Institute, Los Angeles. With her newfound degree, Ruth’s work with Los Angeles Unified School District expanded with the birth of the model program she founded; the Teen Parenting and Child care Program at the Los Angeles Technology Center. This program enabled teen mothers to earn their High School diploma while their children were enrolled in Ruth’s child care program. It was this child care program that birthed the term nonviolent parenting.Ruth’s big heart, her deep feelings for children, adults and humanity at large have made the CNVEP the thriving organization that it is today.
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And of course our special advisors:
Jai Litman is a valued member of the ChildShift team. In his 12 years on this planet, he's managed to develop and display a surprisingly keen insight into children's needs. He continually reminds us of the importance of and the benefit of meeting children's needs for autonomy and acceptance.
Naia Litman is also a valued member of the ChildShift team. In her 9 years on this planet, she's displayed and developed an incredibly intuitive perception of truth. Her keen mind and deep wisdom cuts through the fog of confusing situations, bringing clarity and focus far beyond her years.