Tag: Emotions & Behavior

The school year is upon us and, in any normal year, that often brings its own stress and anxiety. Of course, 2020 has proven to be anything but normal. How can we cope with the stress of all of the uncertainty that dominates our current

The National Council for Behavioral Health reports that 70% of adults in the US have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives, that’s 223.4 million people.  As Seedling mentors, we must be mindful that many of our mentees have already

In a recent Washington Post article on parenting, author Braden Bell presented his perspective on why it is important for children (as well as parents and caring adults) to be able to differentiate between mean or unkind behavior and bullying.  As a teacher, Bell deals

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, Dr. Bruce Perry and Dr. J. Stuart Ablon spoke to AISD staff, students, and partnering organizations about their current research and work on The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach, a model that has shown great “effectiveness with children and adolescents with

Knowing the signs and behaviors that indicate something might be wrong in a child’s life is important information for caring adults and mentors, as it is our obligation to keep kids safe from harm and mistreatment. It is up to adults to recognize when something

It’s hard to imagine someone intentionally hurting a child. Yet KidsHealth.org reports that nearly 1 million children are abused every year in the United States alone. This staggering figure reflects only confirmed cases of child abuse. Kids Health says, “many more cases are unreported and

Presented By Linda S. Classen, M. Ed., LPC Core Symptoms of ADHD: Poor sustained attention/vigilance to boring/routine tasks Impulsive/ age inappropriate focus/difficulty with self-regulation Diminished rule governed behavior Immaturity Disorganization Poor sense of time Difficulty with fine motor skills 50 to 70% chance of co-morbid

Many mentors have experienced, at one time or another, a mentee who just couldn't sit still, had endless energy, and lacked the ability to focus.  While these behaviors are sometimes associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the disorder itself is much more complex and

CONNECTION CONNECTION Positive bonds with people, including peers, family, school, and community, that provide a sense of structure, safety, and belonging Spend time learning each other’s likes and interests and connect over shared interests or experiences.   Follow the child’s lead as they set boundaries

How Does Trauma Affect The Brain? How Does Trauma Affect The Brain? Trauma causes the brain to function from the "survival center." Trauma responses come from the autonomic nervous system. When students are faced with a perceived threat they will go into a flight, fight,