Becoming Trauma Informed is the portal to healing Yourself, Your Relationships, Systems and Communities and the World
Read MoreWith courage and clarity Krista will share some very challenging aspects of her journey, and how recognizing them as experiences from the past she could step away and let them pass through her.
Read More“This experience has given me greater confidence to encourage others to go on this journey. It also gives me hope, knowing that there are others who understand the importance of this work.”
Read MoreI believe my world is connected to your world, and together we can co-create the world we wish to see by acknowledging our lives, feelings and consciously deciding to put our energy on what we want instead of ruminating in what we don’t want and past issues. Re-framing situations is so powerful.
Read MoreRegardless of where people have worked, they bring their lived experiences and their relationship patterns to their roles and positions. Those patterns are either subconscious or somewhat conscious as they may or may not be self aware. When we surround ourselves with people who are “leading us” or “modeling for us” or “directing us” we want those relationships to be healthy.
Read MoreOnce you understand your Journey to a certain point, you can begin to live each day with a sense of “cohesion” and understand what you do and why you do it. Your choices become more intentional and meaningful.
Read MoreOur essential workers are burning out taking care of people who are not “well”.
How are you showing up as a “patient”… how are anxiety and mental health challenges which compromise the immune system possibly present in your body and mind?
Read MoreImpact: have a strong effect on someone or something.
Read MoreMy work as a Speech Language Pathologist and being a Parent were my greatest teachers. I was becoming self-aware. …that changed my life!
Read MoreThe power of presence was the motto in our room.
Luisa shared with me that the meaning of her name is “warrior” one day when I gave her this note!
Read MoreUnfortunately, by putting the problem on the students we are causing more trauma. We are making “something wrong with them” and trying to fix it. But I don’t think it is working. Because the families and the teachers are not addressing the root cause and children are stressed, suicide rates are up, and teachers are leaving the profession.
Read MoreWe started with the Character and and moved to the Setting and eventually we were able to work through a complete story including a critical thinking triangle.
Read MoreWith the support of a coach you are provided with an environment where you can reflect on your thoughts and practices and make decisions about change. Change can be uncomfortable, however, when paired with clarity it is empowering!
Read More…our need and desire to keep up with these changes requires grounding in personal beliefs, understanding our emotions as well as how the brain and nervous system coordinate and interact to either inhibit or promote learning.
Read MoreStory telling is powerful. It allows us to become clear about who we are, where we have been, what life events have been impactful, how we have felt and our ability to overcome problems.
Read MoreThere is a shift occurring in our society and I am hopeful that you will join me in taking time to reflect on the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on yourselves and your students and families.
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