Professional growth seminars, llc

09/04/2022

07/09/2022

Very helpful

I think Self-Reg by Dr Stuart Shanker is a must-read. It delves beneath the behaviour we see on the surface and explores the reasons WHY kids behave in “problematic” ways. It helps us to see “misbehaviour” as “stress behaviour” by looking through the lens of five domains:

• Biological domain - eg, hunger, temperature, fatigue, bright lights

• Emotional domain - eg, change of routine, conflict, embarrassment, helplessness, connection with parent

• Cognitive domain - eg, organising thoughts, following instructions, concentrating, distractions

• Social domain - eg, crowds, small talk, feeling excluded, bullying

• Prosocial domain - eg, worrying what others think, others’ stress

From how these domains can affect your baby’s sleep, to how they can affect a teenager’s desire to sit at the table for a family meal, Self-Reg sheds light on what we can do to help, by following 5 steps:

• Reframe the behaviour

• Recognise the stressors

• Reduce the stress/lighten the load

• Enhance stress awareness by listening to our bodies

• Respond with strategies that restore energy and reduce tension

The foundation of Self-Reg is that it is only by being regulated by another that a child develops the ability to self regulate (co-regulation). So it starts with us. And it’s important to note that it’s never too late to learn how to co- and self-regulate.

05/26/2022

11/26/2021

11/21/2021

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The loss of Sam Price and of our former employee Sam August weigh heavily on our hearts today and everyday. We honor their lives and memories by continuing the work they cared so deeply about— creating safe and empowering spaces for the trans and nonbinary community. Later today Trans Mentor Project holds space for our mentees and mentors to reflect on TDOR together.

We remember the 47+ trans and nonbinary people whose lives were cut short in 2021 due to anti-trans violence, recognizing that Black trans women continue to be disproportionately targeted. We say their names, knowing that behind each name was a unique person who deserved acceptance, love and safety.

Tyianna Alexander
Samuel Edmund Damián Valentín
Bianca “Muffin” Banks
Dominique Jackson
Fifty Bands
Alexus Braxton
Chyna Carrillo
Jeffrey “JJ” Bright
Jasmine Cannady
Jenna Franks
Diamond Kyree Sanders
Rayanna Pardo
Jaida Peterson
Dominique Lucious
Remy Fennell
Tiara Banks
Natalia S**t
Iris Santos
Tiffany Thomas
Keri Washington
Jahaira DeAlto
Whispering Wind Bear Spirit
Sophie Vásquez,
Danika “Danny” Henson
Serenity Hollis
Oliver “Ollie” Taylor
Thomas Hardin
Poe Black
EJ Boykin
Aidelen Evans
Taya Ashton
Shai Vanderpump
Tierramarie Lewis
Miss CoCo
Pooh Johnson
Disaya Monaee
Briana Hamilton
Kiér Laprí Kartier
Mel Groves
Royal Poetical Starz
Zoella “Zoey” Rose Martinez
Jo Acker
Jessi Hart
Rikkey Outumuro
Marquiisha Lawrence
Jenny De Leon
Angel Naira.

11/18/2021

What Trauma Looks Like in the Classroom - a podcast from the Attachment & Trauma Network: https://bit.ly/30jKGHL

11/17/2021

A most basic concept of DIRFloortime- Presume Competence

11/17/2021

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via Earth Based Fun

11/06/2021

From TLDEF (Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund):
This is a Zoom event on November 11 at 7 PM Eastern (6 PM Central / 4 PM Pacific).

" ...hear our panelists’ personal perspectives and experiences of learning from and advocating for the trans young people in their lives, and to learn what you can do to ensure a more thriving future for us all. "