Neuroscience shows that humans are born dependent, requiring consistent, compassionate care and co-regulation not just to survive, but to thrive. Dr. Louis Cozolino emphasizes that we are not products of "survival of the fittest," but rather "survival of the most nurtured." Resilience is not innate; it must be nurtured through co-regulation. Our need for compassionate care never diminishes—attuned and reciprocal interactions help us navigate challenges and rebound from adversity.
In this session, we will explore the keys to fostering resilience and emotional stability through balanced regulation and co-regulation. We’ve all witnessed moments of emotional chaos—outbursts of anger, arguments, and tears—that arise from dysregulation, often leading to negative outcomes. Rooted in the principle that relationships come first, this session will highlight how just one safe, committed adult can significantly help a child heal and build resilience through the transformative power of co-regulation.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/BuildingResilience/viewFREE WEBINAR
Building Resilience and Regulation Skills through Accessible Neuroscience and Connection Strategies
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1:45 PM EST
Presenter: Ginger Healy LCSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to explain the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the importance of trauma-informed care in mental health practice.
- Attendees will learn to identify and apply co-regulation techniques and self-regulation strategies to create supportive environments for clients.
- Participants will develop skills to foster resilience in themselves and their clients by integrating insights from neuroscience and attachment theory into their practice.
Neuroscience shows that humans are born dependent, requiring consistent, compassionate care and co-regulation not just to survive, but to thrive. Dr. Louis Cozolino emphasizes that we are not products of "survival of the fittest," but rather "survival of the most nurtured." Resilience is not innate; it must be nurtured through co-regulation. Our need for compassionate care never diminishes—attuned and reciprocal interactions help us navigate challenges and rebound from adversity.
In this session, we will explore the keys to fostering resilience and emotional stability through balanced regulation and co-regulation. We’ve all witnessed moments of emotional chaos—outbursts of anger, arguments, and tears—that arise from dysregulation, often leading to negative outcomes. Rooted in the principle that relationships come first, this session will highlight how just one safe, committed adult can significantly help a child heal and build resilience through the transformative power of co-regulation.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to explain the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the importance of trauma-informed care in mental health practice.
- Attendees will learn to identify and apply co-regulation techniques and self-regulation strategies to create supportive environments for clients.
- Participants will develop skills to foster resilience in themselves and their clients by integrating insights from neuroscience and attachment theory into their practice.
Agenda:
ACEs and the three E’s of trauma 10 min
What’s attachment got to do with it? 10 min
Positive, tolerable, and toxic Stress 10 min
Stress responses and Collin's story 10 min
What do behaviors communicate? 5 min
The brain is state dependent and the hand model of the brain 20 min
Regulation Break 5 min
What we learn from otters 5 min
What behaDefining Dysregulation, Regulation and Co- Regulation 10 min
Steps to teach self-regulation skills 20 min
Regulation strategies-activities 20 min
Regulation Break 5 min
Up and Down Regulation 10 min
Calm is not always the goal 5 min
The building of resilience 15 min
Self Care and Community Care 10 min
Wrap up, Review, Questions 10 min
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives