Dr. Lori Desautels has been an Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016, teaching undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. She was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for 8 years where she founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium. Currently, the Symposium is in its 10th year and is sponsored by Butler University College of Education. Through these conferences and symposiums, educators, parents and the community learn how adversity, trauma and resiliency impact the developing nervous system, helping our students feel a sense of autonomy and purpose along with social, emotional and cognitive well-being. 

What we discussed:

→ Lori's inspiration to write her book- Intentional Neuroplasticity: Moving our Nervous Systems and Educational System Toward Post-Traumatic Growth

→ What Educators need to know about neuroplasticity

→ The repercussions of Covid on student and adult behaviour and nervous systems 

→ The polyvagal theory and its importance to educators

→ How Educators can teach neuroception to their students

→ How Restorative Practice fits into nervous system regulation

→ The responsibility of leadership teams in moving towards this new paradigm

Connect with Lori Desautels the IG https://www.instagram.com/lori.desautels/  and 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lori.l.desautels/ 

Find her work and book here: https://revelationsineducation.com/the-book/intentional-neuroplasticity-book/?v=4096ee8eef7d  

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2023 for me at The Grad Guide has been filled with special moments, memories, and highlights:

🎉 Launched TGGM and added a new tier for aspiring and new leaders supporting over 250 people

🎉 Delivered online and in person workshops for schools, conducting my first ever whole school professional development day

🎉 Delivered two presentations at a National Conference only 6 months into my business when public speaking *was my worst fear

🎉 Started a podcast and hit 15k downloads

🎉 Started a coaching course to become a qualified coach and to continue to prioritise my own inner work and nervous system regulation

🎉 Continually pushed myself out of my comfort zone to do things differently whilst committing to being a present mum to Raffi

Enjoy! Em x

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In this episode, Em talks about the importance of reflecting on and processing the year we've had. It is very easy to look towards 2024 without spending time reflecting on the year you've had and feeling proud of all you've achieved.

Listen to this episode to give you prompts and suggestions about how you can reflect on the year just gone and look towards the year to come!

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Today's episode is a snippet of a Private Podcast that Em and Steph record every month for TGGM Members.

We explore interoception's role in emotional development, defining it as the understanding of internal body signals. We speak about the crucial link to emotional regulation and its significance in helping children recognise and manage their feelings.

Em and Steph share practical strategies for teachers to integrate interoception into classrooms, advocating for activities like body scans and discussing how bodily sensations link to emotions.

We emphasise the importance of extending these practices to upper primary and secondary students, creating a safe space for exploration.

Em and Steph highlight how prioritising well-being from early learning through university and workplaces positively impacts decision-making and self-trust, fostering lifelong emotional intelligence.

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Find Steph: https://www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com

IG: sgroccupationaltherapy

Dr Kristy Goodwin is on a mission to promote employee wellbeing and bolster workplace productivity in an always-on digital world. She's the author of 'Dear Digital: We Need to Talk' , a book that shares realistic, research-based micro habits that people can apply to tame their digital habits and thrive in the digital world. As one of Australia's digital wellbeing and productivity experts, she shares practical brain-based hacks to tame tech habits and the latest evidence-based strategies to decode the neurobiology of peak performance in the technological era.

What we discussed:

Tips for teachers to manage digital consumption and prevent digital burnout

Systemic changes and individual accountability needed to improve teacher well-being

→ The role of leaders in schools when setting an example for healthy technology use and work-life balance

→ The potential negative impact of technology on time and attention

→ How technology is influencing mental and physical well-being

→ The need for setting digital guardrails at both school and personal levels

→ The importance of being good digital role models for children

→ The role of teachers in integrating technology into education effectively

→The importance of knowing students, curriculum, and making informed decisions about technology use

→ Tips for graduate teachers to monitor their own tech habits, including having a digital curfew, managing notifications, and creating VIP lists

Connect with Dr Kristy Goodwin on most social media platforms:

https://www.instagram.com/drkristy/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kristy-goodwin/ 

https://www.facebook.com/drkristygoodwin

Visit her website:  https://drkristygoodwin.com/

Order her book here: https://drkristygoodwin.com/deardigitalbook/ 

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Chrissie Davies is a child behaviour specialist, trauma informed educator, consultant, author, keynote speaker, loving mama of two and passionate advocate for understanding neurodivergent children.  She is committed to empowering and supporting families to live their life with radical playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and a bucket load of love.  She has a particular passion for supporting the ADHD Community and creating Inclusive Educational communities.  

What we discussed:

→ Who is Chrissie Davies?

→ What is a trauma informed lens?

→ The challenges teachers face in classrooms when supporting neurodivergent students

→ The importance of relationships between children, teachers and parents

→ Chrissie's thoughts on teacher retention and recruitment

→ Potential solutions to address the lack of support systems for teachers, especially in their first three years

→ The role school leadership plays in shaping the education system

Connect with Chrissie Davies the IG https://www.instagram.com/chrissiechaostocalm and 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chaostocalmconsultancy/  

Check her website at https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/ 

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Aimee Parkinson is the founder of Well-Nest, a passionate advocate for holistic well-being in education. With a background of 12 years as a teacher and school leader, she brings a wealth of experience to her work. Amy's journey led her to a career shift towards health and wellness, driven by a realization that her heart wasn't fully in the classroom anymore. She is now supporting teachers and middle leaders with their wellbeing via her business 'Well-Nest'.

What we discussed:

→ A bit about Aimee

→ How do you define well-being?

→ Wellbeing is the responsibility of the individual and the school

→ Aimee's opinion about what she thinks is the hardest thing for teachers to implement or achieve around well-being

→ Wellbeing success stories

→ Advice for new teachers who want to establish healthy wellbeing practices

Connect with Aimee Parkinson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-parkinson/  and check her website at https://www.well-nest.com.au/ or send her an email at [email protected]

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Ginny Lalieu has been teaching for 7 years and is currently on her way to becoming a Child Play Therapist. She is the founder of Courageous Cubs.

What we discussed:

→ A little bit about Ginny

→ Ginny's experience in the UK as a teacher

→ Her desire to move out of teaching towards becoming a child play therapist

→ The role of a Child Play Therapist within a school

→ Why we need to embrace more opportunities for play in schools

→ What play is and what it looks like in the classroom

→ Tips and strategies for integrating more play into ALL classrooms, Kindergarten through to Secondary

→ Ginny's 3 biggest tips for educators who are wanting to bring more play into their classrooms

→ Ginny's strategies for secondary teachers about how they can incorporate play or playfulness into their classrooms

Find Ginny Lalieu on https://www.instagram.com/courageous.cubs/ 

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I've been pondering the concept of balance in teaching. Often, it implies an equal distribution of time and energy between work and personal life. But let's face it, the demands of teaching can make this challenging. Prioritising fulfilment over perfect balance acknowledges the different seasons in teaching.

In today's episode, I discuss bringing awareness to aspects of your wellbeing so that you can work towards fulfilment. I speak about non-negotiables, marigolds vs walnut trees, switching off in the digital age and why radical responsibility is crucial when looking at our own wellbeing. 

If you're a new teacher and you want to join our Masterclass next Monday night (there will be a replay), JOIN US HERE

If you want to go into educational leadership or you're already there and you're struggling with self doubt, constantly questioning yourself at every corner THIS MASTERCLASS IS FOR YOU

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Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC- is a licensed speech and language pathologist and co-director and co-owner of Communication Works (CW), a practice providing speech, language, and social communication therapy in the San Francisco Bay Area.

After having her own children, Elizabeth followed her professional passion for supporting those with social, self-regulation, and executive functioning challenges and started CW as a private centre providing individual and group therapy. 

Currently, Elizabeth provides training, consultation, supervision, and program development in schools and organizations as well as presentations on social communication and regulation in the US and Canada. She works closely with Leah Kuypers, who developed the Zones of Regulation curriculum®, and she is a collaborative trainer on the Zones.

What we discussed:

Find Elizabeth Sautter on INSTAGRAM and you can everything about her work here.

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