Beyond Behaviour: Building Your Child’s Thinking Brain
Full-Day In-Person + Live Stream Conference
August 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC | In-Person + Live Stream
If you have tried everything and still feel like something is missing, this full-day conference will help you understand your child, and your role in their growth, in a new way.
Many approaches focus on what children do: their behaviour, compliance, skills, or outward performance. But lasting change starts underneath, in how a child thinks, adapts, communicates, relates to others, and makes sense of the world.
This experience-rich conference introduces a developmental lens that goes beyond behaviour and into the foundations of flexible thinking, resilience, communication, and independence. Parents, caregivers, and professionals will leave with a clearer framework, practical examples, and renewed confidence for supporting meaningful growth in everyday life.
Who This Conference Is For
This event is designed for:
- – Parents who want to move beyond managing behaviour and better understand their child’s development
- – Caregivers who want to take a more confident and active role in growth
- – Professionals looking for a deeper, relationship-based developmental framework
- – Anyone who feels like traditional approaches are missing something important
This may not be the right fit if you are looking for quick fixes, compliance-based strategies, or a step-by-step behaviour program.
What You’ll Learn
During the conference, you will explore how to:
- – Shift from focusing only on behaviour to supporting dynamic intelligence, including flexible thinking, adaptation, and real-life problem solving
- – Use everyday interactions as powerful opportunities for growth
- – Support resilience, flexibility, and a growth-seeking mindset
- – Build communication that encourages reflection, engagement, and true connection
- – Better understand why your child struggles, not just what to do next
What You’ll Walk Away With
Participants will leave with:
- – A clear, practical framework to use immediately
- – A deeper understanding of their child’s development
- – Tools for turning everyday life into meaningful learning
- – Greater confidence, clarity, and direction
- – A renewed sense of capability and hope
- – Access to the recorded event
Event Details
Date: August 7, 2026
Conference: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Location: Okanagan College, Kelowna, British Columbia
Format: In-person or live stream
Hosted by: Mindful Guide Consulting
Exact room location, parking details, and Zoom access will be provided after registration. Please indicate whether you plan to attend in person or by live stream.
Led By
Lisa Palasti
Director of RDI™ Professional Training, Canada
Lisa brings more than 22 years of experience supporting families and professionals through developmental approaches. She is the Director of RDI™ Professional Training in Canada, an SSP and NeurOptimal practitioner, a parent coach, and the parent of two adult sons living with strong well-being and independence.
Gabby Howes
RDI™ Certified Consultant and SSP Consultant
Gabby has 12 years of experience supporting families and collaborating with professionals in developmental approaches. She is an RDI™ Certified Consultant, SSP Consultant, Infant Attachment Assessor trained in the Ainsworth Method, and parent coach.
Together, Lisa and Gabby bring professional expertise, lived experience, and practical insight to help families and professionals see development in a more connected and meaningful way.
Registration
Early Registration: $125
Available until July 1, 2026
Standard Registration: $150
After July 1, 2026
Group Registration: 20% off for groups of 5 or more
All registration options include full conference access, conference materials, guided reflection tools, and lifetime access to the recorded event.
