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Join us for an evening of community building!
Collaborating with kids who are used to being controlled
Presented by The OccuPLAYtional Therapist
Organized by Sara Wilson
Pop-Up Community Hub to Share Neuro-affirming Practices
Locations for the event are as follows:
1-35 Duke Street, Saint John, NB
or
880 Hanwell Rd. Unit 106
(please indicate in registration which location you will be joining)
Why Join Us?
This may be right for you, if you:
Work with children.
Believe children do well when they can and are curious how to meet them where they are.
Want to gain insights into collaborative problem-solving with children.
Want to learn strategies to empower children and reclaim their autonomy.
Feel there could be different approaches to working with children that could have better results.
Want to network with professionals dedicated to neuro-informed practices.
For anyone who has purchased tickets and are unable to attend the event, a recording will be sent to the registrants email.
Topic Overview:
Even when adults want to approach children with a collaborative mindset, sometimes they find themselves encountering unexpected obstacles. Children who are used to "I'm the adult, so you'll do as I say" might have lost touch with their own self-autonomy or, conversely, might come to any conversation with an adult ready to fight. Kelsie Olds (the OccuPLAYtional Therapist) discusses how to empower children to become partners in devising creative solutions to adult-child problems in ways that help everybody get their needs met.
This community-building event is perfect for educators, therapists, and caregivers navigating children’s behaviour challenges.
Bio
Kelsie Olds is passionate about sharing her knowledge online with her thousands of followers. They seek to bring a neuro-affirming approach to parents, teachers, and professionals alike who are seeking to find alternative solutions to adversity and to discuss the healing power in play as the core meaningful occupation that underlies childhood.
A mom of two, Kelsie brings a unique perspective shift in thinking about challenging behaviours and brings play ideas for kids & adults of all ages and ability levels. They believe Black lives matter, play has no gender, children deserve respect as full human beings, kids do well if they can, and play is the thing!
https://www.occuplaytional.com/
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/occuplaytional
By attending you are joining a community of people dedicated to meeting children where they are at and helping transform lives!
The Organizer
The Organizer
Sara Wilson, MEd, is a passionate advocate for the belief that kids do well when they can. She is dedicated to transforming how children with behavioural challenges are understood and supported. Her mission is to promote inclusive environments by promoting neuro-inclusive practices, where every child is met where they are and treated with respect and dignity. In addition to having recently completed her Master of Education with a focus on Adult Learning and Neurodivergency, she is currently enrolled in the Applied Neuroscience for Educators Certificate at Butler University.
Sara is a mom of two and has lived experience supporting and advocating for neurodivergent family members. This experience has demonstrated that there is a radical shift needed in how we understand and support all kids, but especially neurodivergent children who are often discriminated against and misunderstood within their school communities. Kelsie is one of the first people Sara recommends when children need help regulating their big feelings but are on wait lists to see a local specialist.
SEPTEMBER 25TH 2024 - 7PM AST
SEPTEMBER 25TH 2024 - 7PM AST
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