15-Minute Focus: Regulation and Co-Regulation Workbook: Accessible Neuroscience and Connection Strategies for the Classroom and Beyond

by Ginger Healy

Overview

Looking for tools to expand emotional stability through balanced regulation and co—regulation?

Continue the journey into co—regulation in the classroom and beyond with this powerhouse resource. Filled with content, prompts, activities, strategies, and reflections, the tools in this workbook will help you dive deeper into healing students' nervous systems and rewiring their neural pathways for optimum performance in the classroom and throughout their lives!

In this workbook, you'll discover:

• Strategies to Nurture Neurodiversity
• The Why, Who, When, What, and How of Teaching Students Basic Neuroscience
• Co—Regulation Strategies, Including Mindfulness and Grounding
• Brain Energizers and Brain Calmers
• Restorative Practices
• Ways to Widen Our Window of Tolerance
• Activities to Soothe and Strengthen the Adult Brain
• Crossover Strategies for the Home
• Community Care Planning...and More!

 

Explore regulation and co—regulation through the lenses of up—to—date research, sound strategies for implementation, vivid illustrations of each concept, and hands—on activities designed to reinforce the lessons in ways that will stay with the learners long after they leave the classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781931636544
Publisher:	National Center for Youth Issues
Publication date:	02/08/2024
Series:	15-Minute Focus
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	5 - 18 Years

About the Author

Ginger Healy, LCSW, is a dedicated advocate for children and families with over 25 years of experience in trauma and attachment. She began her career as a child abuse investigator and hospital social worker before becoming a school therapist, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of developmental trauma. For 15 years, Ginger served as a social service supervisor at an international adoption agency, further deepening her expertise in attachment and the complex needs of children.

As Director of Programs at the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), she co—hosts the Regulated and Relational podcast with Julie Beem, focusing on trauma—sensitive education and therapeutic parenting. Ginger is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer, traveling across the country to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with tools to build resilience through brain—based, nervous system—informed, and ACEs—aware practices. Her work emphasizes supporting emotional regulation through co—regulation, honoring neurodivergence, prioritizing educator well—being, and creating healing—centered homes, classrooms, and communities.

Ginger is also the author of 30—Minute Groups: Managing Big Emotions: Identifying Triggers, Developing Coping Strategies, and Communicating Effectively and 15—Minute Focus: Regulation and Co—Regulation: Accessible Neuroscience and Connection Strategies that Bring Calm into the Classroom, with accompanying workbook, and additional books on the way. Her books offer practical, compassionate resources for caregivers and professionals. A mother of four, her personal journey with developmental trauma and neurodivergence brings deep empathy to her work. She is committed to fostering safe and connected environments that heal all things human.

Editorial Reviews

In her book, Regulation and Co—Regulation: Accessible Neuroscience and Connection Strategies that Bring Calm into the Classroom, Ginger Healy simplifies brain science and provides valuable strategies to better support students, teachers, and staff. There is an art form to taking complex science and simplifying it into actionable techniques and strategies, and Ginger has mastered this art form. What could make this fantastic book any better? How about a workbook? The new companion workbook is a must—have for all educators. The workbook is both trauma—informed and neuroscience—aligned and uses a neurodiversity—affirming lens to better support all humans. Whether you want to teach children about their brains or learn some strategies to support your own regulation, this workbook is a must—have for your collection.

Guy Stephens
Founder & Executive Director, Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

This workbook has so many amazing activities for adults to do with themselves, with kids, or even with other adults. It has something for everyone who wants to learn about their nervous system and their brain.  I could see educators using this in the classroom and parents using this at home.  It's just so versatile!

Joe Brummer
Author of "Building a Trauma—Informed Restorative School"

In Ginger's recent book and workbook, "Regulation and Co—Regulation,” the practices for co—regulation are applicable, translatable and can be embodied for all ages! This is critical work in this time, as we sit beside our students and staff dampening down the stress responses systems so the regions of the brain for learning can be accessed.

Dr. Lori Desautels
Assistant Professor, Butler University's College of Education

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