Mirrors can be helpful when you want to check how you look on the outside...and at the same time, they can reveal things you want to ignore and pretend aren't there (even things that are on the inside). … [Read more...]
I can remember when health experts, researchers, educators, and even policy makers started talking more consistently and systematically about "trauma-informed care", "trauma-informed practices", and "trauma-informed services". I also remember that the word "trauma" (and associated phrases) didn't … [Read more...]
A day doesn't go by that someone doesn't ask me, in one way or another, "How do I get my staff to change their mindset?" And with good reason...our mindset impacts how we think, feel, and act. So when we face resistance, when staff seem unwilling to change their perspectives or actions, or … [Read more...]
When there is a practice we don't like or agree with...how do we get others to "see the light" and change? In this FB live broadcast I give the answer...and it's not what you may think. … [Read more...]
In our work with children, we talk about the importance of intentionally teaching and supporting their self-regulation skills. But what about the self-regulation of adults? What role does self-regulation play in our lives? And what extent does our ability to self-regulate, ensure our success … [Read more...]
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