Regulate Then Educate! This workshop will illustrate the connection between trauma and its impact on regulation and relationship and academic, social, and behavioral struggles, all while working towards a better understanding of what influences behavior and what behavior is communicating. With better understanding comes a better response, one that supports healing, facilitates connection build resilience. This workshop will offer a working definition of trauma and will explore a simple antidote to the trauma response that is surprisingly at the fingertips of anyone at any time. The workshop is interactive incorporating multiple learning opportunities. 

Workshop gives participants the opportunity to put on a trauma sensitive lens and deepen understanding of the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and soul. A practical overview of basic brain function and impact of trauma on the brain’s organization, function, and structure, especially the stress response system. Workshop will provide ideas and suggestions, activities, and methods to utilize with children/youth/families impacted by trauma.