Taking a trauma-responsive approach to student intervention and discipline can mean making a lot of changes to how we respond to students. We can focus on using regulation, we can use neuroscience-aligned interventions, and we can provide significant levels of support, but what about when it’s STILL NOT WORKING? What can we do when all the things that SHOULD be working AREN’T?!
Consultations with school districts across the country, often on their most difficult student cases, have provided Rick & Doris with a unique opportunity to see themes in the deeper layers of how to help staff effectively work with students who are struggling and suffering the most, and often presenting the most challenging behaviors. Come learn how to take things a layer deeper to accomplish a shift in these students for whom nothing else has worked!
Nationally regarded experts on the topics of Trauma-Informed and Resiliences practices, Bowman Consulting Group is known for their content solidly anchored in the most current neuroscience and coherence research, and translating these into actionable practices for educators and mental... Read More →
Embark on a dynamic exploration of brain-based learning for K-2 students. Discover innovative strategies that demystify the brain's complexities, empowering young learners. Gain insights into introducing key concepts about the brain, amygdala, pre-frontal cortex, and hippocampus. Our session offers practical tools, making neuroscience accessible and enjoyable. Learn to seamlessly integrate brain education, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Explore Amygdala Reset Stations strategically placed in the learning environment, providing invaluable tools for emotional regulation. Join us for an interactive session equipping educators to create a positive, brain-friendly atmosphere for the youngest learners, fostering curiosity, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
After many years of providing therapy and psychological evaluations to young people and their families, the presenter has first-hand experience of understanding how parents may react to others' concern about their child. Understanding parents' reaction to these reported concerns using a trauma informed lens can be very helpful. Utilizing a trauma sensitive approach also assists in helping parents accept that their child may need assistance in school or referral to therapy/other services. Time will be spent providing some of the reasons parents may have difficulty accepting that their child has challenges. Relatively simple strategies can assist parents in moving toward acceptance. Participants will also be encouraged to talk with others about how they might use these strategies to intervene with one of their most challenging situations.
After providing therapy to primarily children and adolescents and their families for over 30 years, I have developed and have been training early childhood educators and parents in the area of trauma informed care. Through grants obtained by KC Healthy Kids, we are working with... Read More →
Immerse yourself in this interactive session on how to promote healing with trauma-informed physical practices. Participants will learn current research on the relationship between the mind and body and how to implement physical activity techniques. Topics include: grounding techniques, classroom based physical activities, cross-lateral exercises, and therapeutic movement.
Director of Essdack Learning Centers/ Resilience Team , Carmen
Carmen Zeisler is the Director of the ESSDACK Learning Centers, an Educational Consultant/Coach, and a co-founding member of the ESSDACK Resilience Team. In Learning Centers, she has been instrumental in leading a Redesign process through Project-Based Learning. In schools, Carmen... Read More →
