There's No Such Thing as a Bad Kid - The Self-Reg Show - Ep.1

We dive deeper into how Self-Reg can be a useful tool for staying curious with individuals; while providing examples, practical strategies and useful tips. We also discuss the importance of restorative practices for ourselves, so that we can be fully present when supporting others. Joel Gunzburg Joel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade. Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff.

We're shifting the conversation from education to mental health. In this episode, Trisha, Ines and Joel explain how they bring Self-Reg into their therapy practices with children, youth, adults and families. We have a candid conversation around how hope, resilience and belonging play a role in their work. Joel Gunzburg Joel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade. Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff.

Join us for a captivating conversation between Susan Hopkins (EdD) and Dr. Jean Clinton, a distinguished clinical psychiatrist, as they delve into the WIRED for Wellbeing areas of Wellness, Inclusion, Resilience, Equity, and Development. This engaging dialogue marks the 10th annual summer symposium, with Dr. Jean’s participation spanning nearly every year of its existence. Focused on the holistic well-being of children, youth, parents, educators, and various professionals, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and empowering. Dr. Jean’s renowned belief, encapsulated in her acclaimed book “Love Builds Brains,” will serve as a guiding principle as they explore the profound impact of love and connection on brain development. Expect an abundance of insightful stories, moments of laughter, and deeply moving anecdotes as Susan and Dr. Jean share their expertise and experiences. Follow Susan on X: https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5 Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre: https://self-reg.ca/online/

This week Susan chats with elementary school principal Claudio Moschella. Claudio discuss using Self-Reg in the area of conflict resolution and how the the 5 Steps can be applied. He also shares his first hand experience of de-escalating conflict in those Red Brain moments. Follow Susan on X: https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5

On this episode Susan welcomes Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor at Lakehead University as well as Director of the Applied Self-Reg Knowledge Network (ASK) to discuss the power of relationships when working with children and using Self-Reg in both a personal and professional capacity. Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo's Email: [email protected]