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Welcome
Let's talk about ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences have been shown to negatively impact both physical and mental health into adulthood.
Though abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction are common (70 % of kids and adolescents have at least one by age 16), research shows that resilience can be taught.
"What's predictable is preventable".
First, we mitigate the impacts of childhood trauma by providing the training organizations need to meet their target population with unconditional positive regard and empathy, reducing the risk of re-traumatization.
Next, we pair that transformative mindset shift with practical research-based strategies that focus on sensory regulation. Children and adults who feel empowered through felt-safety, healthy coping, and having their basic needs met are free to move from merely surviving to thriving.
Empowering Systems
Education is an ever-changing landscape of programs and initiatives. But, one thing remains constant- if children's basic needs aren't met, they simply can't thrive.
That's where we come in. This trauma-informed, sensory-focused training empowers staff with the research-based strategies needed to meet all kids where they are and address their needs to feel safe, heard, and cared for.
These research-based trainings and tools provide a preventive approach to resilience within your organization.
Services Offered
Schools with GRIT™ Training Part I
The Restorative Power of a Trauma-Informed Lens
This comprehensive learning opportunity highlights the impact of ACEs on the child: brain chemistry, learning, and world view, and the importance of healthy attachment in stopping childhood adversity.
Changing our focus from:
"What's wrong with you?" To "What happened to you?".
Best suited for:
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Boards of Education
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Administrators
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School Counselors
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Educators
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Faith Based Organizations
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Community Support Agencies
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Law Enforcement Agencies
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Hospitals
Schools with GRIT™ Training Part II
Sensory Support at All Tiers (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) MTSS
Once you've identified the impact of ACEs, these empirically-based resources will provide your students and staff with tools for self-regulation: the key to maintaining healthy emotional balance under stress. Based on an original research study in a high-risk school, students who received small-group and individual school counseling using sensory supports as a part of a trauma-informed lens had higher grades and lower behavior incidents for the quarter.©
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Sensory Supports:
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Sensory Bins for Calming and Focusing
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Customized Sensory Pathways
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Universal Check-In
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Sensory Regulation Room for Tiers 1-3
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Program Planning that Fits Your Needs
Know Better, Do Better.
This complimentary service helps identify the opportunities within your organization to empower your staff and target population with tools for resilience, inclusion, and empowerment.
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Additional Services Upon Request:
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Trauma-Informed Principles
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Policy Setting
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Train-the-Trainer
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School Counseling Program Planning
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Support Specialist Training
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Parent Workshop Planning
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Community Partnership Planning
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Transformation Tables
Testimonials from Clients
What Our Clients Have to Say
Elizabeth W., Educator
I can now look for connections between what I know about students' personal lives and really reflect on how their home lives could possibly be affecting their learning or behavior. This training has deepened my empathy and strengthened my relationships with my students and the students' caregivers. It means so much to them to know that their teacher truly "sees" their child.
Christine T., South Carolina Montessori Association
We cannot thank you enough for your wonderful presentation at our annual conference. We have received such positive feedback. It was truly a pleasure working with you.
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