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A Problem of Epidemic Proportion - Hybrid (Edinburg Area)

We all adapt to our world in ways that help us survive. When a child has layers of challenges to face, this can manifest as survival behavior. The child will externalize or internalize. What we observe on the surface: the explosiveness or withdrawal, the academic challenges, difficulties attending or concentrating, and the rigid needs to control can later show up as depression, eating disorders, substance abuse or self-harm. However, underneath the behavior is a brain doing its best to ensure survival by sacrificing some tasks for the sake of others. Exposure to adversity in childhood increases the risk of negative outcomes. When the adversity is perceived as traumatic, it becomes toxic to the brain. This session explores adverse childhood experiences and the proven approaches that enrich the brain.

Objectives:
1. To examine the concept of adverse childhood experiences and their influence on emotional and social development and learning.
2. To identify and apply seven effective approaches to enriching a brain at risk because of early life experiences.
Presenter is Jeanine Fitzgerald

ECSE Teachers, PreK & Kinder Teachers, Inclusion Teachers, Head Start Teachers, Counselors,

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Diversity and Special Needs Populations
Early Childhood
Special Education

Workshop Materials

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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
Education Service Center
Rio Grande Room
11/10/2021 8:30 AM 3:30 PM

Workshop Contacts

Name Type E-Mail Phone
Juanita Lovejoy Presenter jlovejoy@esc1.net
Ruben Cervantes Contact rcervantes@esc1.net (956) 984-6261
Elizabeth Alvarez Contact ealvarez@esc1.net (956) 984-6176
Juanita Lovejoy Contact jlovejoy@esc1.net (956) 984-6215
Marissa Chavana Contact machavana@esc1.net (956) 984-6241
Tere Longoria Contact tlongoria@esc1.net (956) 984-6032
Hilda Aguirre Contact hvaguirre@esc1.net (956) 984-6142

Special Accommodations
For requests for special accommodations for this workshop, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least ten(10) business days prior to the workshop date.