When working with learners of any age, it is imperative that educators have a basic understanding of how stress, anxiety, trauma, and an individual’s unique method of emotional regulation impact behavioral and educational outcomes. This presentation provides introductory education on the neuroscience behind the human stress response, coping behaviors, and the ways in which current methods of child guidance often exasperate behavioral problems. Participants will walk away with tools for appropriately guiding the development of healthy emotional regulation skills in young learners.
At the end of this session the participant will be able to:
- Identify the common coping behaviors exhibited by children in an autonomic stress response.
- Demonstrate appropriate guidance strategies for responding to children in various levels of distress.
