“The presentation was so engaging, user-friendly, and memorable that we were able to implement many of the techniques immediately.”
Dr. Erin Heller, School Psychologist & Aja Filardi, LCSW, Social Worker
Our philosophy is simple.
Learning happens from experience. We design our workshops so participants interact directly with concepts and have fun at the same time! That’s how they walk away with practical strategies to use right away with students and clients.
This innovative initiative, led by the exceptionally talented Robin Fox, has become a beacon of inspiration, fostering not just social communication skills but also overall wellness and confidence among our students.”
Lori Susi, IEA Executive Director
Our programs are customized to what your group needs.
Here are the topics we cover most frequently:
Brain science, non-defensive communication, safe gun storage
Regulating challenging emotions for self and others
Creating collaborative, joyful, Yes, And! classrooms
Empowering connections and boundaries
Social Emotional Learning
Trauma Aware Teaching
Neurodivergence in the classroom and beyond
Cultivating compassion and empathy with students and clients
Our Highly-Requested Workshops
Stressbusters: Going from Chaos to Calm
The "Stressbusters" workshop is for anyone who interacts with and works with children of all ages. Participants experience practical strategies to manage stress and enhance their well-being.
Understand the short- and long-term effects of stress on the mind and body
Discover how the nervous system functions and how it responds in high-stress situations
Walk away with techniques for guiding themselves and students in to a state of equilibrium
Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The Yes, And! Classroom
This interactive, dynamic presentation or workshop series offers practical, easily implementable SEL (Social Emotional Learning) tools and techniques to use right away with your classroom or small group.
Participants will:
Experience the efficacy of using enjoyable, applied improv activities to improve relationships and build self-confidence
Learn how applied improv encourages flexibility, resilience, ability to work in groups, and willingness to try new things while inspiring a culture of belonging
Gain unique mindfulness tools to teach students how to quiet thoughts, regulate emotions, and bring themselves back to the present moment, ready to learn!
Trauma-Aware Teaching
This experiential presentation and workshop helps educators identify dysregulated behaviors associated with trauma. They learn effective strategies to bring students from reactiveness into responsiveness. The strategies presented align with and support existing SEL programs and restorative practices.
Participants will:
Acquire skills to identify trauma-related behaviors and gain insight into the physiology of trauma
Understand the misconceptions associated with trauma that complicate student-teacher relationships
Learn to incorporate trauma aware strategies into the classroom to increase students' self-regulation and decrease referrals and suspensions
Become aware of "Post Traumatic Wisdom”
Neurodivergence: We All Belong
Imagine kids not afraid of peers who are different. What if all kids felt like they belong? This workshop explores how neurodivergent students experience the world around them and how to best support them.
Participants will:
Gain a better understanding of neurodiversity including characteristics for many of the common neurodiverse conditions
Learn effective modifications and strategies for both the classroom and for families at home
Recognize fundamental differences in the way neurodiverse people process shared social and environmental space
Discover how strategically applied improv exercises help neurodiverse people feel safe, build self-esteem, connect productively with others, and build community
Learn how to cultivate an inclusive school environment through compassionate empathy and perspective-taking
Gain new tools for supporting emotional self-regulation for both adults and student
“We found these methods helpful with a variety of students including those in both special education and regular education.”
Dr. Erin Heller, School Psychologist & Aja Filardi, LCSW, Social Worker
How can Robin help your organization?
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