You Have a Lot of Nerve! Resetting the Nervous System for Better Educator Mental Health

Learning Level 1: Introductory/Awareness

Intended Audience – Administrators, ECSE/General Educators, Paraeducators, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social Workers, SLPs, OT/PTs

Description – Working in early childhood brings us joy and stress and contributes to feeling stuck in survival mode for some. This workshop zeroes in on the role our nervous system plays in our stress response and overall mental health. We will explore why and how we become dysregulated and how our emotions impact our students and our ability to offer co-regulation. Emphasis will be on practicing strategies to boost the “feel good” neurotransmitters, prevent amygdala highjack, and activate the vagus nerve. Come learn how to reset your own nervous system to break free of being in survival mode and find balance, calm, and joy again.

Continuing Education – This training will provide 2.5 contact hours for the following:

• Educator License Renewal
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 3
• CE credit for SLP, *SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals
  * Social Work credit will not require passing a post-course quiz.
• Gateways to Opportunity credit in area B (Org. ID# B40093, Event ID# )

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate.

In collaboration with: Four Rivers Special Education • Early Years