Ruth presently runs her own business, providing workshops for educators, parents and caregivers. She is a parent and has been a Teacher, Guidance Counsellor and Behavior Intervention Facilitator, providing support to children, educators and parents through a variety of programs and initiatives. Ruth has given workshops to numerous staffs and parent groups throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan. She has worked closely with communities to ensure the safety of the children in the community. She has taught courses on Restitution/Control Theory, Developmental Therapy/Teaching (DTT), and provided training for Theraplay – Taking Care of Each Other. Ruth has taught students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, specializing as a Language Arts Teacher and Guidance Counsellor. In her years as a Guidance Counsellor, she discovered Restitution/Control Theory and DTT which were both instrumental in facilitating successful learning and problem solving for many challenging situations. Then during the years, working divisionally as a Behavior Intervention Facilitator, she discovered Theraplay as a program to support and guide parents whose children are struggling to succeed in the school systems. Through her workshops, people learn how to teach students to become more self-reliant, responsible and intrinsically motivated. Her workshops are enjoyable and include many interactive and meaningful opportunities for the participants.
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