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Top Ten Strategies For Self Care

By Dr. B One thing that seems to be a constant theme the last few years is that most are operating in a constant state of crisis and stress.  People are tired, students and teachers, so what are the best things to do for self care?  I could tell you the typical things of eating… Continue reading Top Ten Strategies For Self Care

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How Did You Get Them to Do That??

By: Dr. B Photo by Yan Krukau on Pexels.com How did you get them to do that? I must hear this at least 10x a day.  My usual response is that I shrug and say I was able to connect with them and they wanted to, I made it fun.  Many times Educators will say… Continue reading How Did You Get Them to Do That??

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Do We All Have Toxic Stress? Maybe…

By: Dr. B I received a text from a Special Education Director a few days ago, stating, “Dr. B we need you, we have a kiddo that looks like your kind of student.” I set up a meeting and met with the team and found out that the child was diagnosed with ADHD and this… Continue reading Do We All Have Toxic Stress? Maybe…

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“Crafting” the Way to Safety, Connection, and Regulation

By: Dr. B Are you a Crafter? I am not, however, many of our team members are, and among them is Behaviorist, Liz, who runs a middle school program and she is the craftiest of crafters! The day she set up her classroom she was so excited to tell me about the “sensory area” the… Continue reading “Crafting” the Way to Safety, Connection, and Regulation

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How to Support High Stress and Panic Attacks

By: Dr. B.  August 29, 2020coremethods It is likely that most of us have been experiencing high levels of stress lately. During the Coronavirus pandemic, many of our lives changed drastically in a matter of months. Many of us have had to adapt to new routines, have had a lack of access to the outside… Continue reading How to Support High Stress and Panic Attacks

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“End of the Burp” – Behavioral Techniques To Put a Stop To Annoying Behavior

By:  Dr. B.  As parents, educators and caregivers, we often encounter behavioral situations that frustrate us. Our limits are tested, and our boundaries are pushed to their limits. Many of us struggle with techniques to end this annoying and irritating behavior.  How to get them to just STOP? A friend recently relayed a story in which her… Continue reading “End of the Burp” – Behavioral Techniques To Put a Stop To Annoying Behavior