Now also in English!
Starting May 20th 2025, you can follow the original ‘Parent Effectiveness Training’ course online in English on 8 Tuesday evenings.
The course will be led by the highly experienced trainer Jan Dirk van Abshoven, who has been successfully teaching the parenting course since 2004, receiving very positive reviews. In addition to Amsterdam, he has conducted trainings in Zaandam, Alkmaar, Haarlem, The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, Utrecht, and Hilversum.
“I found the training to be a very valuable and enjoyable experience. Thanks to the covered content and practical examples, as well as the great interaction with the group, I learned a lot. Thank you so much!”
Dates: Tue 20, 27 May, 3, 10, 17, 24 June, 1, 8 July 2025
Time: 19:30-22:00
Cost: € 360 (your partner, when joining, pays just € 295,-)
The online training for parents takes place via Zoom. The course materials will be sent to you by mail in advance.
The ‘P.E.T.’ course is a practical training for parents and caregivers of children aged approximately 2-14 years. It offers an alternative to punishment and rewards, providing space for both parent and child. It promotes effectiveness through better and clearer communication and mutual understanding.
The Gordon Method is a parenting and communication approach that equips you with tools to prevent conflicts and resolve them when necessary, ensuring no one loses.
Gordon Training Amsterdam
Respectful Communication | Training & Coaching
Jan Dirk van Abshoven has been a licensed Gordon trainer since 2004.
He also conducts training in childcare and is active as a trainer in companies (teams and management).