Working with Dysregulated Children & their Families

Sponsoring Organization: The Right Door for Hope Recovery and Wellness

Date: December 5th, 2024

Time: 9am – 4:30pm eastern

Location: Ionia, MI

Description: All behavior makes sense- except the ones that don’t! Some children have big, baffling behaviors that leave even seasoned professionals and clinicians feeling confused, overwhelmed, burned-out or referring-out.  This confusion leaves clinicians feeling ineffective and parents feeling hopeless.

Theories of human development and behavioral neuroscience, including polyvagal theory (Stephen Porges), the neurosequential model of therapeutics (Bruce Perry), and attachment theory (John Bowlby) help us make sense of even the most baffling behaviors in our play therapy clients.  Understanding what behavior really is begins the roadmap for treatment planning.  Clinicians (and parents) can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole and experience better client outcomes by shifting the focus away from behavior and toward the brain and autonomic nervous system.  

Attendees will learn a playful paradigm that will decode even the most confusing behaviors in children, as well as in parents and even ourselves. Participants will increase their confidence in working directly with dysregulated children, as well their parents. They’ll leave with practical skills that can be implemented in their sessions immediately.

Registration Information: This is a private training for The Right Door for Hope Recovery and Wellness.  If you are interested in scheduling a similar training for your organization, contact Robyn’s team at hello@robyngobbel.com