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The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model

The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model

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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Active Calming Through the Ages

Active Calming Through the Ages

My name is Hannah. I am 19 years old and in my sophomore year of college. My brother, Daniel, is 15 years old and in his freshman year of...

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How to be a Safekeeper: Emotional Safety for Adults

How to be a Safekeeper: Emotional Safety for Adults

“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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Compostura y Asertividad

Compostura y Asertividad

Soy Lety Valero y soy Instructora Master con Conscious Discipline. Recientemente escucho cómo los padres de familia se encuentran -en algunos casos- desesperados con el tema de sus hijos...

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Navigating Lockdowns How to Reduce Anxiety and Restore Safety

Navigating Lockdowns: How to Reduce Anxiety and Restore Safety

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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Teaching Missing Skills: The Power of Social Stories

“If your child keeps on hitting his classmates, he will get a referral and as a consequence can be suspended. Please talk to him so that he stops the...

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Teaching Disappointment and Experiencing the Unthinkable!

Today, I entered a classroom to coach. I’ve been coaching and teaching skills in this Head Start classroom of four-year-olds for over a year! It’s typical to coach children...

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How Do Children Develop Emotional Health?

By Karen Hickman If I pass you on the street and ask, “How are you,” what might be your likely response? “Fine,” “good,” and “okay” are common. If you...

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