Workshops for Schools & Local Organizations
Therapeutic work is our life’s passion and we’re here to share it.
We enjoy sharing our work with as many community members as possible, not just because it’s fun for us, but because we know it can make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and professionals working with children. It’s important for caregivers, teachers, school staff, fellow clinicians, and adults with children in their lives to learn how to better interact with and respond to a child’s emotional state. Luckily for us, we have a robust team with a wide array of areas of expertise.
THE 3 WAYS WE CAN PRESENT TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
We come to you in the Austin, TX area!
You come to us at Ensemble Learning Center in Austin or online.
We join your virtual meeting wherever you are!
Regardless of venue, we can customize our presentations to meet the needs of your group and specifically address the questions and challenges your community members have.
Presenting at your school or organization
Our presentations are perfectly suited for professional development days, whether on your campus or with your organization, or even for your next PTA meeting. Let’s collaborate on a presentation that’s going to resonate and stay with your teachers, staff, families, or community members.
Whether it’s a 30-minute workshop or a full-day intensive, we can customize our trainings to best fit the needs of those we’re bringing it to. For licensed clinicians, make sure to also check out our collection of workshops and trainings that can be used towards CEs.
Already have an idea & want to get the ball rolling?
Presentation Topics
Below is a list of previously-hosted workshops to get an idea of topics on which we can present. Collaborate with us to create the right fit content for your group.
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Recognize what your child is communicating with their behavior
Discover the power of reflective listening to improve habituation
Identify effective skills to help your child self regulate
Design and take home a cool down kit to use with your children
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Identify the criteria required for children to qualify for 504 Special Education, Gifted & Talented, and Dyslexia
Recognize your legal rights and review responsibilities of public education
Discover helpful ways to advocate for your child’s academic needs
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Interpret the latest research on screen time usage
Prepare a Family Media Plan to establish clear expectations for screens
Evaluate how screens can be effective tools with children
Determine alternative activities to screens that hold children’s attention
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Recognize what your child is communicating with their behavior
Discover the power of reflective listening to improve habituation
Identify effective skills to help your child self regulate
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Recognize how consistent routines can help your family improve functioning
Determine and develop effective morning, afternoon, evening & traveling routines
Discover ways that children can practice independence through developmentally appropriate chores
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Articulate the different sibling dynamics that occur in your home
Channel sibling rivalry into more positive relationship building experiences
Communicate clear family expectations that increase favorable behaviors
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Recognize the basics of neurobiology that impact the way children respond
Discover the power of choice giving and returning responsibility to your child
Reframe with the A.C.T. limit setting model to increase children’s compliance
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Distinguish important developmental needs and challenges for your child at different ages
Implement developmentally appropriate practices to connect with your child, validate their experiences, and improve communication
Identify characteristics for when it’s important to seek help from professionals
Discuss effective techniques for potty training
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Examine your level of “presence” and how to be more “present” with your children
Develop family dates and family night activities that build cohesion and facilitate understandings
Discover simple routines to battle summer break boredom
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In-person and online support throughout 5 weeks
Reflection on caregiver practices
Understanding the types of behavior
A (brief) journey into neurobiology
5 Principles of Positive Caregiving
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2 hour experiential session available via Zoom or in person
Learn about the neuroscience of regulation
Practice brain aligned regulation strategies so that you can feel better in the moment
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2 hour experiential session available via Zoom or in person
Learn the definition of mindfulness and mindfulness basics
Practice simple mindfulness practices you can incorporate at work to improve your
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1 hour session via Zoom or in person
Learn about the Neurosequential Model and Dr. Bruce Perry’s Regulate-Relate-Reason sequence of engagement
Learn how to help yourself, your clients and your teams integrate their brains for better problem solving capabilities!
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Learn assertive communication skills
Identify your needs and core values
Practice role playing difficult conversations
Learn regulation techniques to keep you grounded during hard discussions
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This is always a human resources hit!
Experiential in-person workshop including movement, music, scent station, breath work, and connecting activities. We bring the materials and you just show up to experience some self care activities firsthand!
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Experience a “community talking circle” on a variety of topics such as:
Managing stress
Exploring personal core values and needs
LGBTQIA2-S+ support
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Recognize important cognitive, emotional and social developmental needs and challenges for your teen.
Implement developmentally appropriate practices to connect with your child, validate their experiences and improve communication.
Establish clear expectations for screens and social media using the latest research.
Identify characteristics for when it’s important to seek help from professionals.
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Define what self-care is and what it can look like
Discuss benefits of active and passive self care
Meditation
Explore our in-person and self-guided (virtual!) offerings
We started our Ensemble Learning Center as a community space and resource hub for anyone who wishes to learn more about how to better relate to the children and adolescents in their life.
The Ensemble Learning Center is based in our Spicewood Springs office and can host up to 18 people. Contact Kaylyn Evans, our Learning Center Coordinator, to see about us hosting an off-site workshop or training for your organization. Explore our collection of learning opportunities for in-person workshops and trainings or self-paced online learning.