Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline: Connections Over Compliance

Dr. Lori Desautels

Applied Educational Neuroscience is a framework that is built upon educator nervous system, attachment, co-regulation and teaching ourselves and our students about their neuroanatomy.  We will explore discipline protocols from the lens of neuroscience. We will address specific shifts within the traditional and brain aligned models and practices. We will begin to understand that traditional discipline works the best for kids that need it the least and works the least for kids who need it the most. When we are dysregulated, our brains do not respond to words, lectures, consequences, or rewards.  Relational discipline is not something we do to children, it is something we want to create within them. Lastly, we will share new brain aligned strategies for meeting students in brain development  and nervous system states promoting lasting behavioral changes and the healthy regulation of our nervous systems. This new lens for relational discipline is effective and supportive for all students! This shift takes leadership and begins with regulated adult nervous systems. 

 Learning Objectives:  

• Attendees will deeply understand the neurobiology of behaviors through lecture, discussions and application practices. 

• Attendees will be able to translate, modify and apply regulatory practices in schools and clinical settings for staff, students and children and youth. 

• Attendees will be able to explain and summarize how the 4 pillars of Applied Educational Neuroscience define a new lens for discipline.