Fresh integrative research-based and clinically-proven techniques Explore principles of yoga, mindfulness, breath and the gut in developing: flexible thinking, memory, planning, organization, impulse control, emotional regulation, attending behavior, task initiation and habit building Strategies to cultivate motivation, efficacy, carry over and decrease fear, anxiety, resistance Modify sensory input to increase alertness or facilitate calming This workshop brings fresh integrative research-based and clinically proven techniques to enhance initiation, engagement, attending behavior and memory, as well as processing and self-monitoring. Together, we will explore integrative tools we can use with challenges such as: the kid who scores well on tests but performs poorly in school, who is distracted and impulsive, who lacks motivation or is hindered by anxiety. On day one, we will explore the foundational elements of brain function, effects of the gut and sensory input, as well as stress and fear. The second day we will devote our time to learning and experiencing specific strategies that will make a real difference in children’s lives: Developing healthy habits Yoga Mindfulness and meditation Breath Self-generation and determination Impulsivity and healthy social connections Sought after occupational therapist and international lecturer, Lorelei Woerner-Eisner shares her 20 plus years of experience, continuing education, and therapeutic techniques, as well as her integrative perspective on wellness. This seminar will provide you with a broader and deeper view of executive function that will increase your effectiveness as a therapist. You will leave with ideas to stimulate your own creativity, and strategies to facilitate cooperation and carry-over in your clients. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore integrative and cutting-edge treatment ideas! Objectives: Expand your horizons in working with challenges in executive function through integrative techniques and a whole person perspective. Explain the significance of brain development and the autonomic nervous system on executive functioning. Apply effective yoga poses that create alertness and those that calm and facilitate focus. Explore the mindfulness – meditation continuum and how to use these techniques to enhance executive functioning. Identify breath-related strategies that support self-regulation. Describe the gut-brain connection and how it can affect executive functioning. Explain the emotion-motivation-attention-memory connection and how to facilitate toward learning and recall. List strategies to develop healthy habits and self-discipline. Explore strategies to get around the “shut-down” effect that stress and anxiety play on EF. Describe 2 new techniques that diminish impulsive behaviors and facilitate delayed gratification. Learn a new perspective of therapeutic use of self and the environment to help promote healthy social connections. Identify strategies to help your client learn to take more ownership of their own well-being. Lorelei Woerner-Eisner, OTR/L, CYT500., a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Yoga Therapist and a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher has over 20 years of practice in working with infants to seniors from a whole-person perspective. Lorelei is a recognized international lecturer and author. She has spoken across the country on a wide variety of topics related to therapy from a holistic perspective. Throughout her career, she has been driven by a passion to research, discover and create the most highly effective therapy techniques and tools to support lasting change with her broad range of client’s needs. She has worked in pediatrics/sensory integration rehabilitation, psychiatrics, acute care, home health, and skilled nursing settings. Lorelei is certified in: The Sensory Integration and Praxis Test, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Ed sm (a school-based yoga program), Hippotherapy, and Myofascial Release. She and her specially trained therapy dog Toma, work in a variety of settings including her private practice, Integrated Wellness Therapy. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Lorelei received a B.A. in Occupational Therapy from USC in 1993, a B.A. in Communications from Pepperdine University in 1986 and her 2-year Yoga Therapy certificate from Loyola Marymount University in 2007. Continuing Education Information: For U.S. and Canadian customers, CE is available for $9.99 USD per participant. International CE rates may vary; please contact PESI Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.
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