Gaelin is back to honor National Teacher Day, May 7th, 2024!  As adults who have stepped up to care for and help youth grow, it is important to ensure that their trauma does not define their future. Did you know that the primary sources of belonging for youth are family, school, and community, in that…

When kids feel safe, they can show up as their better selves. We will consider physical, emotional, and social safety as we navigate what that might look like for children. We as parents and professionals can foster routines to help ground young people we care for and work with to help them feel connected with…

Description: This presentation provides caregivers with a basic background of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and a variety of tips and strategies to support children with FASD. Strategies included covering topics such as: communication, emotional dysregulation, sensory environments, and more. To move towards a judgement-free society where individuals feel safe to seek the support they deserve, bias…

In this workshop, we will delve into strategies for combating learned helplessness in young individuals. Our focus will be twofold: examining the factors that contribute to the development of learned helplessness in youth, and exploring the concept of learned optimism as its antithesis. Laura Thro M.P.S. focuses on healing after trauma by utilizing restorative and transformational…