Category: Training
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My Journey: Heart-Strong International Changemakers for Children
This past week, I was very proud to receive my certificate in the Heart-Strong International Changemakers for Children course, taught by Sandi Lerman. Signing up, I already knew that anything Sandi and Heart-Strong International had put together was going to be amazing! AASR has a long-running relationship and collaboration with Sandi and Heart-Strong International, including…
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Convince Your Supervisor that You Should Complete Our New Course “Restraint and Seclusion in Schools”
Would you like to complete our new online training course “Restraint and Seclusion in Schools: What Educators, Administrators, and Related Professionals Need to Know” but need to convince your supervisor? We’ve got you covered! Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint volunteer Trisha Thompson drafted a letter to help you convince whoever might need convincing.
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A Journey of Hope and Healing Through Neuroscience
I have been a fan of Dr. Lori Desautels on Social Media for some time. I even had a chance to interact with her as part of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint’s Book Study for her book, “Intentional Neuroplasticity: Moving Our Nervous Systems and Educational System Toward Post-Traumatic Growth.” I had also read her…
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The Lifeline That is the Self-Reg Summer Symposium
In a world characterized by constant stimulation and stress, the importance of self-regulation has become increasingly apparent. Understanding the science behind self-regulation and its practical application is key to nurturing well-being and achieving optimal performance. More importantly, it is the key to nurturing our children.
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A Self-Reg journey to reducing punitive approaches: The Self-Reg Foundations Certificate Program
Since I started the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint in 2019, I have looked for answers to the question I was so often asked, “what should we do instead of using restraint and seclusion?” I have done extensive research, talked to experts from around the globe, and participated in many hours of training. All of…