Jinny is an influential advocate for mental health, social emotional learning and trauma-informed practices. She draws on her professional background as well as life experiences to deliver relatable, useable information about using Conscious Discipline to create a foundation of protective factors that guard against and heal trauma. Jinny is known for her ability to present deep concepts with calmness, compassion, […]
Jinny Datema
Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor
Springfield, MO
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Experience
Jinny has 16+ years of experience in education, mental health and coaching. She has served as a counselor and instructional specialist for the largest accredited school district in the state of Missouri for the past 9+ years. Her advocacy for Conscious Discipline is paving the way for district-wide implementation.
Specialization
Jinny specializes in early childhood education and special education, school based and community mental health, and parent education. She has extensive experience modeling and coaching Conscious Discipline and designing play-based interventions that increase safety, connection and executive skill development.
Certification
In addition to her work as a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, Jinny is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, a Professional School Counselor (Certified PK-12) and a Certified CLASS Observer.
Education
Post Graduate Educator Certification (2013)
Master of Science in Counseling (2011)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Sociology (2005)
Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri
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“Jinny is passionate about Conscious Discipline as well it’s mission to support social and emotional development for all ages. As a trainer, Jinny is very conscious of her audience and their needs, striving diligently to “teach” to levels of learners. Jinny brings a wide variety of life experiences to the table which she blends seamlessly into her work with Conscious Discipline.”
I have attended several trainings with Jinny. She has a natural calming heir about her that helps everyone to feel comfortable. She instinctively assumes positive intent in situations. She has experience in the classroom and as a school counselor, so she is very aware of the real life situations and is willing to dive in and help walk through how to navigate with both students and adults. Jinny is real, authentic and a true bright light. She made me feel safe to ask questions and learn without judgment and I appreciate that. Conscious Discipline is a mind shift as we know and Jinny recognizes where you are in your journey and gently helps to move you forward on your path.
“Each day, I grew more grateful for being in the group where Jinny’s skills and approaches were causing me to hang on her every word. She comes from a place of experience, intuition, and belief in the practice that is unlike others. Her wisdom and thoughtfulness inspired me into another project for sharing the skills and values of Conscious Discipline in hopes of implementing adult structures for a large college culture.”
“Jinny has been blessed with the gift of connection. She has an innate ability to connect with her audience with genuineness, approachability and knowledgeable authority that can only lead to trust and relationship.”
“Jinny is skilled at developing the rapport and trust with others necessary to present. Her altruistic spirit is immediately conveyed in her trainings. She is ingenious in her problem solving skills and is able to answer every question. I learn something new every time I hear her speak even if it is the same presentation.”
