"I feel so grateful for all that you shared and for the loving respect for children and for their teachers I experienced in your presentation. Your work feels infused with presence and commitment.  Not a rote moment in the time we were together!"

- Attendee at Trauma-Informed Schools Part I

Upcoming SEL Forums

Strategies to Support Student Work Completion

October 8, 2024 | 4:00-5:30 pm MT

To be successful in life, youth need to learn Executive Functioning Skills. The ability to plan, organize, complete, and turn in work is an essential life skill that builds resilience and fortitude for everyday life. One of the main components of school for students is the ability to do just this!

In this forum, we will provide you with ways to integrate simple activities within the school day so students can seamlessly learn the skills necessary to meet with success and decrease stress for themselves, teachers, and families.

Stress, Learning, and the Importance of Relationships

November 12, 2024 | 4:00-5:30 pm MT

The future of any society depends on its ability to foster the healthy development of its youth.

This can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems; adversely affecting learning, behavior, and health. However, when youth have supportive relationships with adults, these negative effects are diminished.

In this forum, we will discuss how to create that supportive relationship with your students. It starts with us! Come ready to discuss the coping skills adults can develop for their own stress response.

"Loved this workshop! It was so helpful in teaching about brain development and the effect that stress has on it. I also learned strategies to help reduce stress in my classroom for me and my students, and how doing so will increase student engagement and performance."

- Cammi M, 5th grade teacher, Lake Forest Academy, NC