Safety Archives

The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Julie Ruffo

The Conscious Discipline Brain State Model reminds us of the brain’s three hierarchical needs: Safety, connection and problem solving. Times of stress and transition often see a spike in...

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How to be a Safekeeper: Emotional Safety for Adults

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Julie Ruffo

“Safekeeper” is the term Conscious Discipline uses to describe the adult’s role in the home or school. Our primary job is to keep children physically and emotionally safe. The...

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Navigating Lockdowns: 5 Key Takeaways for Parents

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Becky Bailey

This article was adapted from the podcast episode Navigating Lockdowns from a Student and Parent Perspective with Dr. Becky Bailey, parent Nicole Mercer, and high school student Hannah Mercer....

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Navigating Lockdowns: 5 Key Takeaways for Teachers

Posted on by Becky Bailey

This article was adapted from the podcast episode Navigating Lockdowns from an Educator’s Perspective with Dr. Becky Bailey, preschool teacher Tiffany Taylor, and fifth grade teacher Kristin Abel. Read...

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Navigating Lockdowns: 4 Key Takeaways for Administrators

Posted on by Becky Bailey

This article was adapted from the podcast episode Navigating Lockdowns from an Administrator’s Perspective with Dr. Becky Bailey and Certified Instructor Diane Phelan, a middle school administrator. Read more...

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Navigating Lockdowns: How to Reduce Anxiety and Restore Safety

Posted on by Becky Bailey

This article outlines a series of steps to complete before, during and after lockdowns to minimize anxiety and trauma. The Navigating Lockdowns series also contains shorter articles with key...

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