AP Academy
Personal Growth TRaining
Preparing you for the next phase of your life
Join Our Foundation Training Boot Camp
Couples Boot Camp
Come learn together the strategies for building durable relationships. In this highly interactive camp, you will complete:
- Training modules covering all of the Foundation Training topics.
- Personal growth assessment instruments and discuss the results.
- Enjoyable and enlightening activities designed to foster relationship growth.
In addition, there will be dedicated periods for individual and couples' introspection.
You will leave the Boot Camp with a customized Action Plan for moving your relationship forward.
This is Where Your Adulting and Parenting Journey Starts
"The most crucial step you take in any relationship is the one that brings you closer together.”
Our Foundation Training Boot Camps offer invaluable tips, tools, and proven strategies to empower you to take that step with confidence.
Singles Boot Camp
Come learn the basic skills for building lasting relationships. This Boot Camp includes sessions on:
- Building Self-Esteem
- Creating a Life Plan
- A Proven Process for Selecting a Good Mate
- How to Build and Sustain Trust In Relationships
- How to Communicate with Respect
This camp is filled with interactive activities that make learning fun and informative. This life-changing camp will lay a strong foundation for a more fulfilling life.
Personal Growth Foundation Training
“Like the caterpillar’s metamorphosis into the beautiful butterfly, our foundation training will help you EVOLVE into the confident, nurturing adult and parent you aspire to become.”
Description
Lay a strong foundation for your transition into adulthood and parenthood with learning modules that help you do the personal reflection and personal growth required to allow you to build strong, lasting relationships.
Bundle includes:
- Building Self-Esteem
- Creating a Life Plan
- Selecting a Good Mate
- 4 Stages of Relationships
- Building Trust
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Personal Growth Skills Training
“Your personality, behavioral style, sense of self, communication style and more greatly influence the type of adult you can be and type of parent you will be. Our GROW training will help you be the best at both.”
Description
This Bundle focuses on the personal growth skills that are most associated with the ability to build lasting relationships. By sharpening these skills, you greatly increase the likelihood that your relationships will be rewarding and long lasting.
Bundle includes:
- Personality Style
- Communication Style
- Communicating with your Partner
- Conflict Management
- Problem Solving
- 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
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Personal Growth Application Training
“We don’t want you to just survive parenthood... we want you to enjoy every minute of it. Our THRIVE training will equip you with practical tools and strategies to make your parenting experience the best years of your life.”
Description
The courses in this Bundle will guide you through the process of applying learnings from the Foundation and Growth Bundles to the parenting stage of your life.
Bundle includes:
- Setting and Modeling Behavior Standards
- Building A United Front
- Providing Undivided Attention
- Making and keeping promises to your kids
- Elephant/Eagle Parenting Styles
- Creative Discipline
- Mentor/Coach Parenting
- Providing Positive Feedback
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Blog
Description
You say you want to improve your Adulting and/or Parenting skills. Well... here's your chance to do just that. Our Adulting and Parenting Blog will prepare you for the next exciting phase of your life.
Here you will find curated blogs, podcasts, and webinars. Content here is constantly refreshed with new information from your host, other adulting and parenting experts, and members like you.
Community
Description
YOU ARE INVITED!
To join us at our online Adulting and Parenting Community.
However, this resort is exclusively designed for you. Here you will network with individuals across the country who share the challenges and successes you are experiencing on your adulting and/or parenting journey. There is no charge to join the community and most activities are free.
The AP Community is a "Resort" designed especially for you. No, we don't meet on an exclusive island. However, we offer everything you expect at a great resort.
Best of all... its free to join.
THE AP COMMUNITY HAS EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT AT A GREAT RESORT
Comfortable Rooms
Adulting and Parenting conversations each have a separate networking room in the Community.
Great Food
The dialogue in the Community will feed your spirit, soul and mind.
World-Class Entertainment
Your host constantly posts questions to spark dialogue. In addition he hosts webinars with prominent guests. Let us know who you would like to hear from and we will invite them as a webinar guest.
Relaxing Atmosphere
The Community is a sanctuary where members can relax and be themselves. Our guidelines require members to be:
* Supportive
* Generous in their sharing
* Constructive and uplifting with their comments
* Respectful of our no spam, no promotion, and no trolling rules
Informed Concierge
Your host/concierge has over 40 years of parenting experience, children who are moving through various stages of parenting, and grandchildren in the adulting stage. He uses all of his life experiences to relate to you and the challenges you are experiencing.
Founder
William (Bill) Shackelford
(aka. PapaShack)
Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises. For me, it began with a stroke of luck – meeting my soulmate in high school. From that moment on, we embarked on an incredible journey, navigating the complexities of adulthood and parenthood hand in hand.
We grew up together, evolving from carefree teenagers to devoted partners, raising a beautiful family of three children, and embracing the joy of ten grandchildren. Together, we weathered the storms, celebrated the victories, and learned invaluable lessons about life, love, and creating true happiness.
Our journey wasn't without its challenges. We faced them head-on and, along the way, learned that a successful transition into adulthood and parenthood lies in developing essential skills before they're needed. My life journey sparked a profound desire to pass the lessons I learned to others. I do this in two ways:
* My Book, "Growing Into Your Parenting Role.": A testament to the lessons learned, the triumphs achieved, and the love that binds families together.
* The Adulting and Parenting (AP) Academy: Providing training and coaching that empower individuals like you with the tools and insights needed to navigate life's milestones with confidence and grace.
Join me on this journey. Together, we will embrace the beauty of adulthood and parenthood with open arms.
