Cristen Sassi

Cristen Sassi is an energetic presenter, trainer and coach with a passion for working with educators and students who experience behavioral challenges that stem from trauma or chronic stress. Her substantial understanding of child development, sensory integration, sensory processing, neuroscience, trauma-informed approaches and Conscious Discipline provides a foundation from which she helps adults and children reach their fullest potential.

Cristen’s knowledge base and personal experience make her trainings as a Certified Instructor relatable, meaningful, grounded and effective. She believes Conscious Discipline’s foundation in neuroscience integrates seamlessly with her work in occupational therapy and developmental theory, as well as enhancing her consulting practice with self-reflection, active listening skills, authentic connections, and the ability to both give and receive support.

Cristen has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 20 years in a variety of settings such as early intervention, home based therapeutic services, private schools, public schools, childcare centers, non-profit organizations, and outpatient clinics. For the past decade, her professional development consulting within the Rhode Island and Massachusetts school systems has focused on supporting the neurodiverse population, as well as their teachers, families and administrators. Cristen is a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister and a friend, and believes her journey with Conscious Discipline has had a positive impact on all of her relationships.

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