Emotional Regulation for Improved Behavior in Children and Youth

4039 Legacy Parkway,Lansing MI 48911

14 April, 2023

Description

Why are so many of us dysregulated and what can we do about it? The ability to self-regulate is at the foundation of intervention and therapy. In this three-part series you will gain an understanding of the development and practice of self-regulation. While self-regulation is what we strive for, it begins with state regulation. State regulation begins with the nervous system and finding healthy ways to have a flexible nervous system that can meet the demands or challenges of life in the moment. As you work with clients, they will naturally become dysregulated at times as they become triggered with past experiences or need to work with current challenges. We will learn what is occurring in the nervous system and the body during these times and how you can work with clients prior to becoming dysregulated, during a dysregulated state. 3 CECHs Trauma Informed Care Certificate elective course. Beginning and introductory skill levels. As a result of this workshop, participants will be prepared to: 1. Describe the practice of self-regulation 2. Recognize and respond to clients in a dysregulated state 3. Develop practices that support a regulated nervous system Instructor: Ginny White, Ph.D., MA, BA Dr. Ginny Witte is a licensed educator in the state of Michigan who focuses on trauma informed teaching as foundational to learning for all children, specifically supporting children who have, or are experiencing trauma. Ginny currently uses her expertise to coach and educate individuals through trauma recovery and to educate professionals and trauma survivors about trauma and trauma informed practices.