REDUCE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS AND STRESS BY IMPROVING THE SELF

Social and psychology researchers have found that we can improve student behavior and achievement as well as reduce student and teacher stress by focusing on improving our self-stories and beliefs, confidence, self-care, and practicing mindfulness and self-compassion. Psychologist Abraham Maslow proposed in his "Hierarchy of Needs" that self-esteem (the need to feel loved and accepted by yourself and others) was essential for self-actualization -- or becoming the best you can be. However, Maslow believed self-esteem wasn't enough. Self-actualization also requires getting outside oneself, transcending the ego, and experiencing love of self and others, awe, and curiosity. This conference will show you how changing students' self-stories, concepts, and identity can improve their behavior and help them overcome trauma and self-doubt; why promoting mindfulness and self-compassion can reduce stress and boost achievement and self-actualization; how confidence, self-awareness, and curiosity increase learning; and ways practicing authenticity and self-care as educators can improve student engagement.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The science of self-esteem, awareness and actualization
How children's sense of self and worth develop early in life
Ways to change self-stories and concepts to improve behavior and treat trauma
Teaching students be more aware, accepted, and confident
How mindful self-compassion reduces stress and improves achievement
Ways students' self-concepts and beliefs impact math, reading, and learning
Why curiosity and awe motivate math and science learning and thinking
How Maslow's “Hierarchy of Needs” connects to teaching and learning
Cultivating student self-awareness, acceptance, esteem, and confidence
Why teacher authenticity, awareness, and self-care can improve student engagement
Using self-stories and self-efficacy for reading and school climate
Strategies to improve self-confidence and empower girls and teens

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

K-12 teachers, administrators
curriculum and staff developers
learning specialists
school psychologists and counselors
early childhood professionals
math, science and reading teachers
superintendents, principals and school heads
staff development trainers
social workers
school climate professionals
college and university professors
other educators that support classroom instruction

Featured Speakers

The Deep History of Ourselves
Love One Another: The Benefits of Kindness, Loving-Kindness Meditation, and "Positivity Resonance"
Redirect: Changing Students' Behavior by Editing Their Self Stories
The Science of Self-Kindness: Using Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Students' Brains for Calm, Clarity, and Thriving
The Psychology of Self-Transcendence: Awe, Elevation, and Hive Psychology
Self-Confidence, Self-Reflection, Self-Assessment, and Self-Adjustment Matter: Strengthening Ourselves for Our Students

KNOWING OURSELVES: THE SCIENCE OF ACCEPTANCE, AWARENESS, & ACTUALIZATION

The Deep History of Ourselves
Awareness of the Self as a Teacher
Cultivating Self-Awareness to Move Learning Forward: Promoting the Development of Executive Function and Self-Awareness
The Science of Self-Knowledge: Knowing Ourselves and How Others May Know Us Better

SCHOOLING THE SELF: HOW CHANGING SELF-STORIES/CONCEPTS CHANGE BEHAVIOR & TRAUMA

Redirect: Changing Students' Behavior by Editing Their Self Stories
The Self in Action: Impacts of Self-Concepts and Self-Beliefs on Behavior and Academic Achievement from Childhood to Adolescence
Ability Stereotypes and Children's Self-Concepts: Working Toward Equity in the Classroom
How Telling Our Story Transforms Our Self
The Stories Students Live By: Narrative Identity and the Development of an Agentic Self
Teaching Children People Skills Through Literature and Activities to Support Genuine Self-Esteem
Exploring Who You Are: The Long-Lasting Benefits of Helping Students Explore Their Identity
Trauma on Learning, Behavior, and Self-Esteem: Teaching & Self-Care from a Trauma-Informed Perspective

CONFIDENT SELF: BOOSTING SELF-CONFIDENCE IN KIDS, GIRLS, TEENS, & TEACHERS

Relating to Ourselves and Others: The Science of Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, and Authenticity
Kids' Confidence: What We Get Wrong About Children's Self-Esteem
Self-Confidence, Self-Reflection, Self-Assessment, and Self-Adjustment Matter: Strengthening Ourselves for Our Students
How to Like Yourself: Building Teens' Confidence and Quiet Their Inner Critic
Empowering Teens: Using Restorative Circles to Promote Confidence, Compassion, Self-Awareness, and Acceptance

LOVING SELF AND OTHERS: HOW SEL & MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION REDUCES STRESS & RAISES ACHIEVEMENT

Love One Another: The Benefits of Kindness, Loving-Kindness Meditation, and "Positivity Resonance"
The Science of Self-Kindness: Using Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Students' Brains for Calm, Clarity, and Thriving
Integrating Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Making Friends with Yourself: Teaching Teens Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

BEING YOURSELF: HOW AUTHENTICITY & SELF-CARE IMPROVES STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Take Time For You: Utilizing Self-Care for Educators to Foster Esteem, Self-Actualization, and Transcendence
Everyday Self-Care for Educators
The Self, Self-Care, and Self-Actualization for Educators
Strengthen Overall Literacy Achievement by Centering on Self-Efficacy, Relevance, and Authenticity
Happy Teacher Revolution: Supporting the Mental Health and Wellness of Educators

BEYOND SELF: HOW WONDER, AWE, & CURIOSITY PROMOTE LEARNING

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