TRAININGS
GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER!
Our trainings are designed to promote mental and emotional well-being and strengthen the sense of community and support among participants. We focus on trauma-informed care and the social-emotional-creative learning and healing process, with the aim of empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being and help others do the same. By prioritizing community-based care, we hope to create a more supportive and connected environment for all members of our society.
Trainings are Trauma Informed, Neuro-Divergent friendly, anti-oppressive with an ACE lens.
Are you interested in having one of our trainings at your school or organization?
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability of each of us to understand how we individually interact with ourselves, the people around us and the environment. Built on this understanding is the ability to make changes to our behaviors to enhance our relationships and society. Consider how the relationships in your community and organization impact the world around you. Learn out loud with us as we explore a new way to think! It's okay to change your mind!
Creative Intelligence
This 6 week workshop is created to rehabilitate your innate creative intelligence that has become underdeveloped due to lack of arts education or access to arts in our daily lives. We have teamed up with visual and teaching artist Katie Schuessler from INNER VISIONS in New York City to help you better understand the creative process. You will learn the the vital importance creativity and creative expression have on our wellbeing and mental health . We are all born creators and have the ability to create what we can imagine in this world. In this course we will heal, grow and learn about our innate creative intelligence so we can create the world we imagine.
Heart Intelligence
Learn how to build your heart intelligence to gain mental toughness to better navigate the times. We know just how hard it can be to stay heart centered during these turbulent times. That's why we bring you Pierre Debar from Heart Math! He is a certified Heart Math instructor who has worked with clients in the NFL, NBA, NHC and with Olympic champions. He helps coach them to become more resilient and mentally agile by using alot of heart! He knows about tough but truly believes in the transformative power of our heart intelligence!
ACE Neuro-Diversity
"Join us for an educational workshop on the long-term impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences, the role of supportive environments in mental health, and strategies for creating inclusive and trauma-informed environments in schools and communities. We will also address the daily social and emotional challenges faced by students with Invisible Neuro Differences and offer empowering solutions for support and understanding. This workshop is sure to be both informative and intriguing. This training is available in Spring 2023!
6 Human Needs
Every day you make certain decisions and take concrete actions that come about as a result of how you think, feel, and the habits you indulge in. Most of the time you probably don’t give these decisions or actions a second thought. However the 6 Human Needs are the basis of motivation of human psychology. Learn how to identify your own needs to better understand the needs of those you are in service to.
The Root Cause
Rankism underlies thought systems that are extremely oppressive and harmful to our Mental Health and well being such as racism, ableism, ageism, sexism, mentalism, homophobia , transphobia and hazing. In this workshop you will learn the insidious nature of Rankism and how it manifests in each of us socially and emotionally. Discover how the school system teaches and encourages Rankism at the expense of those that learn and create differently. You will have opportunity to reflect on rankism and how it may effect your relationships and community. We will collectively brainstorm how we can overcome it to protect and defend the dignity of all life.
Mind Yourself!
Become knowledgable in identifying bullies, narcissists and other oppressive personality types that are fundamentally abusive that can cause you great psychological and emotional harm if unaware of them. It is vital for Neuro-varient and or creative, heart centered thinkers to be aware of these types of thinkers that feed off your generosity, creativity and emotions. Learn skills to self protect so you can live and create with a sense of safety, security and well being. Recommended for 16+
Participants share their thoughts on their experience!
“It was fabulous and got my mind full of thoughts. I look forward to really thinking about these ideas. I hadn't taken any specific courses in Emotional Intelligence nor in ACEs so this was great new information to learn.
— Othella J- Washington
“I definitely enjoyed this workshop. I learned a lot about ACE's, emotional intelligence and effective ways to tap into my creativity. I am glad that it was a "brave space - safe space", where I was able to share and connect with everyone!”
— Cheree- New York
“I am incredibly grateful to be able to attend the workshop and be in community/space with everyone who attended. Jodie was engaging, motivating and so incredibly knowledgeable. The reframing and the emphasis on all of these critical parts helped me in my development and awareness of how to be a better educator. :) Thank you thank you!
— Ariel McPherson- Colorado
“Listening to Jodie speak about A.C.Es intrigued me and her workshop has given me hope that I too, can learn to be mindful, think differently and learn to emote
— Chrissy R- Washington