Neuropsychology Tools for Teachers:
Professional Development for Educators by a licensed teacher, adjustment counselor, and psychotherapist
- Student needs are increasing.
- Funding for schools is decreasing.
- Teachers are being asked to do even more with less and burnout rates are at an all-time high. ​​​​
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Bring professional development to your school that addresses the root of the problem with student behavior--dysregulated nervous systems in adults and kids--and what to do about it. ​
The Science of Safety: Trauma-Informed behavior management that works.
Helping educators befriend their nervous systems, manage student behavior, and address the impacts of trauma on learning
Module 1
Foundations of trauma and how it presents in the classroom: Symptoms, disorders and terminonolgy
Module 2
Overview of the nervous system, neurophysiology of trauma, and Polyvagal Theory
Module 3
Applications in Education: Applying Polyvagal theory to behavior mangagement
Participants walk away with...
A deep understanding of how trauma affects learning and behavior, and concrete strategies to increase student access to learning
De-escalation techniques that work and can be implemented immediately- no additional training or certification steps required
Steps to working WITH our own nervous systems, not against them, to prevent burnout and manage workplace stress
An understanding of Somatic Regulation, and how to use it to actually regulate students (when deep breaths and walks don’t work!)
Flexible Service Delivery
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All Staff Sessions PreK-12
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Specialized Groups: Admin, School Counselors, SLPs, Special Education etc.
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Half day, full day, and hourly sessions
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Full 6-session series
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Parent adaptation course
Alignment with district initiatives around equity, SEL and behavioral health!
I am so glad that I took this professional development course with Ellie! As a mental health professional working with youth in schools, this course added to my knowledge about how trauma impacts children and how educators can use proactive strategies to support their needs. Ellie's knowledge and passion is evident in her work as a presenter and educator. All school professionals working with youth should take this course!
- School Psychologist, Acton MA
Designed for Educators.
What educators are saying...
Ellie's course was immediately actionable. She presented complex information fluidly and efficiently and in a manner that was so enjoyable it made the time go very quickly, even after a long day at work. I am excited to begin implementing her different ideas with my small groups. Thank you, Ellie!
- Elementary Math Specialist, Acton MA
Grounded in Neuroscience.
This was my favorite class on Trauma-Informed Teaching. I have taken them in the past, but Ellie's wealth of knowledge, approach to teaching about the brain and how it relates to our students with experienced trauma has been the most informative and relative. I feel that I can take what I have learned and actually apply them to my classroom. Everyone should take this class!
- Special Educator, Acton MA
Focused on Connection.
Consultation Services
​ With a unique background as a classroom teacher and adjustment counselor for a specialized therapeutic program, I understand firsthand the challenges general educators, special educators, and school-based mental health professionals face today.
Areas of Expertise
Trauma-informed practices for schools​
De-escalation and crisis intervention
Strategies for supporting student regulation
Therapeutic program development
Increasing educator capacity and resiliency ​
One-time and ongoing consultative services available, both virtually and in-person. Click below to get connected today.