Learn how auditory sensory input impacts engagement and how to effectively support sensory students’ nervous system needs. … More “It’s Not Entitlement- It’s Effective Accommodation”
When a seventh grader randomly told me to ef off and gave me some superlatives, I became curious. My unexpected “Ok. Would you like to go for a walk” response disrupted her “attack.” She was expecting me to give her big feels but I didn’t. Instant confusion followed with a hair flip and a timid … More Misdirected Big Feels
“… belonging and being loved are core to the human experience. We are a social species; we are meant to be in community—emotionally, socially, and physically interconnected with others.” – Bruce D. Perry Part 1: Neurobiological Need for Connection and Relationship Your brain is constantly seeking felt and physical safety in your environment and experiences. … More Relational Well-Being
As we are here together and you are actively listening to what I am sharing, I want you to settle in where you are. Try to find your body’s rest point and fall into that space. Once you’ve found your comfortable position, take a slow breath in through your nose, feeling your body melt into … More Checking Your “Engine” Meditation Moment
By taking the time to better understand yourself, you unleash an inner capacity that courageously propels you forward. In due time you realize what had you tethered which creates a compelling release when you become untethered. In other words- when you understand what serves you best and what you value most of all- it’s anchoring … More Unapologetically Authentic
“Thank you will never be enough.” -Me, Myself, and I Let me tell you a story of something that happened to me, on this day, 20 years ago. My dearly loved boyfriend at the time was flying off to Japan for the year. He was serving as a Marine at the Okinawa Marine Corps Base. … More The Day My Life Changed Forever
I recently did a podcast on masking but I can’t get it out of my head! Now that the concept is so fresh and real to me- I feel like I’m seeing it everywhere! Listen to my podcast episode here: Why do we need to feel like we need to hide from our true selves? … More What is “masking?”
I’ve reflected within the year of 2020 of how many historical pivots unfolded (and continue to develop). Yet, I haven’t shared with you what I’ve learned from the radical year of 2020 (one to never be forgotten). Thus, no better place then here right? I welcome you on my journey of reflection. I’ll do my … More Mind Over Matter
How have you GROWN over the last year? How are you going to NURTURE this growth? … More CovidChronicles Year 1
Google defines Normal as: [ˈnôrməl]ADJECTIVE conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. Google then defines Abnormal as: [abˈnôrməl]ADJECTIVE deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying. How would YOU define normal? Yes, context matters, but is there REALLY a line of normalcy? Why do we need … More Normal? Abnormal? By What Measure?