RECONNECTING: What Our Young People Need Now

935 Maple Avenue,Downers Grove IL 60515

12 April, 2022

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Mary Ellen Young will explore the impact of trauma and reveal "The 7 Keys" to connecting with and supporting your children now. RECONNECTING: What Our Young People Need Now Presented by Mary Ellen Young In today's unprecedented, uncertain and unique environment, we all need more social emotional support than ever. Fear, loss, anxiety and disappointment have significantly impacted many people's ability to cope. The changes in all our lives have us stressed and exhausted. How do we support ourselves and our young people during these challenging times? In this workshop, we will explore: How trauma impacts the brain, behavior and learningThe #1 antidote for traumatic experiences"The 7 Keys" to connecting with and supporting your children nowMary Ellen Young, a DuPage County Regional Office of Education (ROE) Service Provider, has led a variety of parent and educator workshops on topics including bullying, family engagement, trauma and social emotional learning. She is a Restorative Practices trainer, a Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer, and was the Family Advocate for a multi-year Social emotional Learning Implementation Project. She is a former school board member, founded the non-profit Helping Girls Navigate Adolescence, and co-authored a book for pre-teen girls.