Bi-Annual Fall/Winter 2021 Newsletter Free Resources, announcements, events and more... |
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Applications are open for the 2022-2023 National Early Childhood Training of Trainer, Trauma-Responsive Institute for Authorization (ToT-TRIA) Listen to the heartfelt interview with teacher Connie King, who explains how she finds calm in the middle of stress and chaos The long awaited interview with 3 authors of the book: Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms Plus free resources, links and so much more for those of you working with children ages 4-18... |
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An Interview with Teacher Connie King, an Early Childhood Educator and Family Childcare Provider Her Lived Experience and Wisdom Taught Her How to Find Joy and Peace in the Middle of the Emotional Storms of Life! Did you know in the eye of the storm it is calm? Teacher Connie King shares her wisdom of how she finds inner peace even in the middle of chaos and disorder of everyday life. She’s found that if she waits for happiness only when things are calm then it would be very hard to find it. She shares how she has learned to "tune inward to notice her inner state" and how she takes part in simple intentional daily activities that help her restore and find tranquility. She does this because she says "I innately deserve joy, happiness and peace." Also Connie states, "children pick up on our inner energy and when we are internally stressed, they absorb it and they can become increasingly dysregulated as a result of our stress levels." I first met Ms. Connie when conducting a training where she stood out clearly in the sea of voices. She spoke in such a way, that my heart and soul were moved. I had to meet her. I had to learn from her. I had to listen! I hope you will take the time to do the same and absorb the joy that emotes from her pores! Listen in to this 30-minute life changing interview right here, right now! | | |
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Now recruiting for our next National Training of Trainer Trauma-Responsive Institute for Authorization (ToT-TRIA)Become authorized to train on trauma in your early childhood community (PreK-2)The deadline to apply is June 15, 2022More details and information available by clicking the links below
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An Interview with 3 of the Authors of Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms Description: What an honor to listen, learn and interview 3 of the 8 co-authors of the book, Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Practical Guide. Encian Pastel, Julie Nicholson and Nathanael Flynn are interviewed by Julie Kurtz at the Center for Optimal Brain Integration where they discuss why they created this important book and the concrete steps educators can take to support gender inclusion and diversity in their classrooms. Together we will learn from the authors practical steps for adults who work with young children to build inclusive and intentional spaces where all children receive positive messages about their unique gender selves. This interview and their book increase our awareness about gender diversity in learning environments such as childcare centers, family childcare homes and preschools. By including the voices and lived experiences of gender-expansive children, transgender adults, early childhood educators and parents and family members of trans and gender-expansive children, it contextualizes what it means to rethink early learning programs with a commitment to gender justice and gender equality for all children. Click the image above to go to amazon to purchase a copy of their book. Click a button below to access their glossary of terms/information sheet, listen to the interview or to visit their wonderful website. | | |
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📘Two Newly Released Books: Understanding My Brain: Becoming Human(E)! Ages 5-10 or Ages 4-8 💡Think of this as a science/psychology book for children, made fun through the lens of four animals. Lizzie the Lizard Plays the Hindbrain, Malcolm the Meerkat Plays the Amygdala, Elsie the Elephant Plays the Limbic Brain and Ozzie the Owl Plays the Prefrontal Cortex! 🔭Complex topics are broken down to help your child understand the science behind their brain and their behavior. Through learning and exploring, they will have increased self-awareness and the tools to stay healthy, safe and calm – socially and emotionally. 🧐What better way to help children learn to identify their emotions and sensations, the size of their emotions/sensations and to promote practices for self-regulation and self-awareness. 🔗Available on Amazon |
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Top Tips to Support Children in Times of Uncertainty and Stress Listen to our PSA in English and Spanish on our Center for Optimal Brain Integration's YouTube Channel. In only 5 minutes, learn the top tips to support children during times of uncertainty and stress. Share with your families and colleagues. Build this into your training for educators or families of young children! Click the PSA button below to listen in English or Spanish. |
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Do you want to know the difference between a Trauma Training and a Social Emotional Training? We offer a free downloadable brief and a 5-minute YouTube video explaining more! |
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Congratulations to the 2021 Graduating Class These folks dedicated over 85 hours to completing a Training of Trainer, Trauma-Responsive Institute for Authorization through Center for Optimal Brain Integration®. They can now train in their own community on Module 100: Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Building Practices for Early Childhood Providers. Thank you for your dedication in spreading the message of light and healing. The children and families in your community need you now more than ever. For a full list of authorized trainer, check out our website link at www.optimalbrainintegration.com. Audra Coburn Nathanael Gale Denise Gale Stephanie Gomez Shadaneca Harbour Cher Her Ramee Serwanga Stacy Sewell Cathy Sprints Rochelle Sweet |
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Join me as I join an incredible line-up of experts sharing their expert knowledge tools and strategies in my live show How to Calm Prickly Children (all ages). If you are a parent, health care professional, or teacher and want to gain more skills to understand children’s emotional and behavioral challenges… then this FREE one day on December 4th (from 9-3 PST) event is for you! Each expert will share their tools, strategies, and expert knowledge in their field with you! This show is a must if you want to see positive changes in children’s (early childhood to teen) behavior and coping skills. You will walk away with so many tools to help your child succeed. Link to register: https://healingmomsjourneyshow.com/?utm_source=speaker&utm_medium=JulieKurtz |
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