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Student Behavior: From Naming to Reframing

Date:

March 11 @ 8:30 am 2:30 pm

Price:

$198

Instructor(s):

Dave Melnick, LICSW

Event Type:

Virtual

Professional Learning Hours:

5

Intended Audience:

All PK-12 educators, SU/school leaders, mental health professionals, and support faculty.

Participants must attend all events:

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One of the most significant design flaws in our neurobiological programming is bias. Whether our bias is emotional or cognitive, implicit or explicit, protective or restrictive, it shapes how we see and interpret the world. Harmful biases can surface during times of stress, especially in the challenging fields of human services. A powerful strategy to shift our reference points and beliefs–and as a result, improve outcomes with students–is called reframing.

Reframing is the ability to look at something from a number of different perspectives and vantage points, whether it is the behavior of someone else or our own beliefs. It is not simply a technique; it is a socio-political practice to see our students differently, and in the process build more equitable and just systems. Reframing allows us to maneuver through some of the trickiest landscapes with students, keeping our integrity and stress in check. When we can successfully reframe, we are working to shift our own understanding and biases, as well as the potential meaning and impact that other people’s powerful emotions and concerning actions can have on us. While the concept of reframing is relatively easy to understand, applying it when it is most needed takes time and practice. 


Participants will:

  • Explore and examine the benefits of reframing, and how this essential skill can transform trauma and other challenges with our students.
  • Learn to recognize situations where shifting perspective can lead to more effective responses and outcomes. 
  • Practice applying reframing in school-based scenarios.

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