NEURO-AFFIRMING SPACES AND PLACES: EMBRACING NEURODIVERSITY IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Students who fall under the neurodiversity umbrella, such as students with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma, can struggle to fit into a “one size fits all” environment. This workshop provides an overview of neurodivergent traits, as well as a strengths-based approach that supports & celebrates the uniqueness
PROCESS ART: THE JOY OF CREATIVITY AND FLOW
Process art provides a medium for children to express emotions and thoughts that they may find challenging to communicate verbally. In this workshop, participants will explore what process art is and isn’t, routines that support success and minimize chaos, and strategies for implementing it into their classroom routine, encouraging students to practice a
BUILDING YOUR SEL TOOLKIT: A GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL REGULATION
How do we feel our feelings and still respect the learning environment of others? In this workshop, participants explore strategies for emotional regulation, routines that support students in building communication and emotional regulation skills, and practical ways to integrate all of this into your classroom routines and environment.
WORKING THROUGH TEACHER BURNOUT: AUTHENTIC STRATEGIES FOR SELF CARE
“You can’t pour from an empty cup” is a phrase that everyone working with children can understand, they live it every day. This workshop explores educator-specific stressors and triggers, and offers multiple strategies, routines, and other methods of self-care to support our own mental health and well-being.
THE CREATIVITY AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION CONNECTION
Did you know that one of the best ways to support emotional well-being is through creativity? In the state of creative flow, the brain slows down and releases chemicals that promote emotional regulation and well-being. In this workshop, participants will learn and practice different strategies to support kids in tapping into their inner creativity
SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH TRAUMA
No matter who you are or what you do, being trauma informed changes your relationship with others and they way you show up in the world. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of trauma concepts and trauma’s effects on behavior, explore trauma-informed responses to escalated student behaviors, and learn strategies and interventions that help