8:30 - 10:30 AM Keynote Address
Session 13
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Tina Payne Bryson
In this keynote, Dr. Bryson uses an interpersonal neurobiology lens as we rethink discipline, assumptions, behavioral interventions, and outdated science when it comes to challenging behaviors. Touching on the science of attachment, stress regulation, states of nervous system arousal, neuroplasticity, development, and the changing brain, Tina will present in a way that’s clear, interesting, and immediately practical. She’ll begin by defining the true meaning of the “D” word (“Discipline," which means to instruct so that kids learn skills), and explain how to connect and redirect, and turn big feelings, big behaviors, and big problems into teachable moments.
The goal of this presentation is to help us better understand what children’s behaviors are communicating, and how child care providers and clinicians can respond to those behaviors in effective ways that build the brain, with relationship and regulation in mind, in order to set them up for successful change. This talk will largely focus on an application of her books The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline (co-authored with Dr. Dan Siegel), combined with her clinical and educational experiences.
Full of candid stories and a great deal of compassion and humor, this presentation will give attendees a new framework for understanding and evolving their own work, and will teach several specific strategies to elevate discipline and rethink our conceptualization of difficult behaviors, so we can learn to help young kids move from reactivity to resilience.
Presenter: Tina Payne Bryson
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
Tina Payne Bryson
Session 14
Workshop, Part One: 10 Big Ideas for Discipline with the Brain in Mind
In this more intimate breakout session, Dr. Bryson will share 10 big ideas that can be our “Go-To” guide, helping us rethink and change our approach to the behavioral challenges we see in early education, clinical, and caregiving settings. With the developing brain in mind, we'll dig deeper into reframing the behavior educators and caregivers see, and redesign interventions with a focus on regulation and relationships. By “chasing the why” and combining nurture and structure, we’ll focus on how the brain changes, behavior changes, and relationships get stronger. We’ll also have a chance to answer some questions!
*Strategies will be slightly geared toward clinicians & therapists in one-on-one settings.
Presenter/Facilitator: Tina Payne Bryson
Ashley Barlow
Session 15
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences/H.O.P.E. Starting on the Bright Side
Positive experiences can ease toxic stress and help children and youth grow into more resilient, healthier adults. HOPE identifies ways that our communities and systems of care can better ensure that all children have more positive experiences and that all families have support to nurture and celebrate their strengths. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE in this training are composed of key positive childhood experiences (PCEs). The sources of those experiences and opportunities are the foundation for healthy childhood development.
Presenter: Ashley Barlow
Julia Yeary
Session 16
Trauma, Pregnancy, and Post-Partum: Supporting the New Parent
Pregnancy creates so many changes to a body, it can leave the expectant parent feeling like they have no control. When that parent is also holding traumatic memories, it can impact the well being for both parent and child. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can be triggered or exasperated. This workshop will share information about trauma, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances for the expectant and new parent and will explore strategies for addressing these concerns to optimize parental well-being and attachment to the newborn.
Learning Objectives
Create a shared understanding of pregnancy and the perinatal period, highlighting how hormones can impact the expectant parent.
Share research on the impact of trauma on parental attachment to their newborn.
Describe the role of breastfeeding/body feeding in supporting the new parent.
Discuss potential strategies to address the “unspeakable,” as Dr. Alicia Lieberman shares, to help the expectant or new parent find their sense of well-being and attachment to their new baby.
Presenters: Julia Yeary & Gretchen Crabb
Gretchen Crabb
Dr. Liraz
Session 17
Brain Boosting Early Development
Building better brains during early childhood is both an art and a science. This science-driven presentation is designed for those passionate about helping children maximize their fullest developmental potential. By combining personal stories and scientific insights, we will take you on a deep dive into the young child’s mind. Discover how to supercharge the young brain using the key pillars of early brain development. Learn effective teaching strategies to prime the brain for a lifetime of success. This interactive presentation is filled with practical advice and hands-on tools to elevate your knowledge of child development.
Presenter: Dr. Liraz
1:45 - 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions
Tina Payne Bryson
Session 18
Workshop, Part Two: 10 Big Ideas for Discipline with the Brain in Mind
In this more intimate breakout session, Dr. Bryson will share 10 big ideas that can be our “Go-To” guide, helping us rethink and change our approach to the behavioral challenges we see in early education, clinical, and caregiving settings. With the developing brain in mind, we'll dig deeper into reframing the behavior educators and caregivers see, and redesign interventions with a focus on regulation and relationships. By “chasing the why” and combining nurture and structure, we’ll focus on how the brain changes, behavior changes, and relationships get stronger. We’ll also have a chance to answer some questions!
*Strategies will be slightly geared toward early education providers, home visitors, and others in group settings.
Presenter/Facilitator: Tina Payne Bryson
Daniela Guerrero
Session 19
Culturally-Sensitive Approaches to Attachment Work with Families and Individuals
Attendees will learn and expand on knowledge of attachment and early childhood experiences, as well as learn techniques and activities to do with children, families, and individuals to help build secure attachment.
Attendees will be challenged to consider cultural factors that may not align with techniques, skills, and information often taught and encouraged by direct-care staff and clinicians, learned within a Euro-centric system.
Presenter: Daniela Guerrero
Abby Taylor
Session 20
Anti-Bias approach to peer mediated interventions/Strategies to Support Children with Internalizing Behaviors in the Early Childhood Classroom
Internalizing behaviors can be unobtrusive and may lead to children being overlooked in the classroom. We will discuss what internalizing behaviors may look like in the classroom and how to know when a child may benefit from support. We will explore interventions and ideas for supporting children with internalizing behaviors in early childhood classrooms. Attendees will learn:
Strategies to know when a child might benefit from support around internalizing behaviors.
Strategies for supporting children with internalizing behaviors in the classroom.
Ways to set up the environment and classwide activities to be accommodating and sensitive to the preferences and needs of children with internalizing behaviors.
Presenter: Abby Taylor
Dr. Lizzie Maxwell Hovis
Session 21
Evaluation and Management of Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders in the Perinatal Period
The goal of this session is to highlight the prevalence of perinatal mood, anxiety and substance use disorders and discuss evidence-based treatment of such. In addition, this session will review risks of medications in the perinatal period compared to risks of untreated mental illness and substance use.
Recognize the epidemiology of perinatal mood, anxiety and substance use disorders.
Identify treatment recommendations for perinatal mood, anxiety and substance use disorders.
Consider the risks of medications in pregnancy and lactation vs the risks of untreated perinatal mental illness and/or substance use.
Presenter: Dr. Lizzie Maxwell Hovis
