Vulnerable Nervous Systems in the Classroom
A Brain-Body-Sensory Approach for Educators with Dysregulated Students
Three-Part Professional Learning Series with Robyn Gobbel, MSW
On-Demand Foundational Learning + Two Live Virtual Sessions
October 7th & 14th, 2026 | 4:00 to 6:00PM (PT) | Virtual on Zoom |
Clock Hours Available
On-Demand Foundational Learning + Two Live Virtual Sessions
October 7th & 14th, 2026 | 4:00 to 6:00PM (PT) | Virtual on Zoom |
Clock Hours Available
Free to Attend
Registration is Required
Free to Attend
Registration is Required
About the Series
Series Description:
Trauma, toxic stress, and learning differences leads to sensitized stress response systems and vulnerability in the nervous system. This leads to an increase in challenging- and baffling!- behaviors. This three-part training will reframe what behavior really is (from the latest in behavioral and relational neuroscience) and explore how to change it. Attendees will leave with a new framework for making sense of baffling behaviors that can also be taught to students of all ages. You will feel equipped with both proactive and responsive strategies, as well as what to do when it feels like nothing is working.
What You Will Learn:
Trauma, toxic stress, and learning differences leads to sensitized stress response systems and vulnerability in the nervous system. This leads to an increase in challenging- and baffling!- behaviors. This three-part training will reframe what behavior really is (from the latest in behavioral and relational neuroscience) and explore how to change it. Attendees will leave with a new framework for making sense of baffling behaviors that can also be taught to students of all ages. You will feel equipped with both proactive and responsive strategies, as well as what to do when it feels like nothing is working.
What You Will Learn:
- How to make sense of baffling behaviors based on relational neuroscience and nervous system science
- How vulnerability and a sensitized stress response system impacts behavior
- A simple framework to reframe behaviors- that can be taught to kids, too
- Strategies to increase regulation (and improve behavior)
- Strategies to respond to challenging and baffling behavior
- Utilizing effective consequences
- What do we do when nothing is working
How the Series Works:
Part 1 | Complete Before October 7
Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior
On-demand foundational learning through ROI's Online Course - Understanding Behavior & Regulation: A Learning Series with Robyn Gobbel
Part 2 | October 7th
Live Virtual Training with Robyn Gobbel - 4:00 to 6:00PM (PT)
Part 3 | October 14th
Live Virtual Training with Robyn Gobbel - 4:00 to 6:00PM (PT)
Part 1 | Complete Before October 7
Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior
On-demand foundational learning through ROI's Online Course - Understanding Behavior & Regulation: A Learning Series with Robyn Gobbel
Part 2 | October 7th
Live Virtual Training with Robyn Gobbel - 4:00 to 6:00PM (PT)
Part 3 | October 14th
Live Virtual Training with Robyn Gobbel - 4:00 to 6:00PM (PT)
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Registration includes both live webinar sessions. Your registration confirmation will provide you with a link to access the prerequisite on-demand learning to be completed by October 7th. |
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Who Should Participate?
This series is designed for:
- General and special education teachers
- Paraeducators
- School and district administrators
- Related service providers
- State and regional education partners
- Anyone committed to advancing disability justice in education
Clock Hours:
Washington State Clock Hours Available for this Series
Roots of Inclusion is an approved Washington State clock hour provider. 5 clock hours are available at no cost to participants who complete the full professional learning series.
The series includes the required on-demand prerequisite, Topic 1: Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior, followed by both live virtual sessions on October 7 and October 14.
Participants seeking clock hours must complete the required learning activities, attend both live sessions, and complete the required evaluation and clock-hour documentation.
These are general Washington State clock hours and are not Equity Clock Hours.
Washington State Clock Hours Available for this Series
Roots of Inclusion is an approved Washington State clock hour provider. 5 clock hours are available at no cost to participants who complete the full professional learning series.
The series includes the required on-demand prerequisite, Topic 1: Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior, followed by both live virtual sessions on October 7 and October 14.
Participants seeking clock hours must complete the required learning activities, attend both live sessions, and complete the required evaluation and clock-hour documentation.
These are general Washington State clock hours and are not Equity Clock Hours.
Accessibility:
Roots of Inclusion is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming learning experience.
Participants may request additional supports such as:
Please share accommodation requests during registration. To allow time for coordination, requests should be submitted by September 25, 2026. ROI will also make every reasonable effort to respond to requests received after that date.
For questions about accessibility, contact Jennifer Karls at [email protected]
Roots of Inclusion is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming learning experience.
- Live captioning provided
- Multiple ways to engage (chat, polls, reactions)
Participants may request additional supports such as:
- ASL Interpretation
- Spoken-language interpretation
- Other reasonable accommodations
Please share accommodation requests during registration. To allow time for coordination, requests should be submitted by September 25, 2026. ROI will also make every reasonable effort to respond to requests received after that date.
For questions about accessibility, contact Jennifer Karls at [email protected]
About the Prerequisite Learning:
Before joining the live sessions with Robyn Gobbel, please complete Topic 1: Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior in the ROI Thinkific Course "Understanding Behavior & Regulation: A Learning Series with Robyn Gobbel". It will provide important context for the two live webinars.
Only Topic 1 is required as prerequisite learning for the live webinar series. You do not need to complete the other topics in the Learning Series before attending. You are welcome to explore the additional on-demand learning at any time.
You will receive access to the course in your registration confirmation for this webinar series.
Before joining the live sessions with Robyn Gobbel, please complete Topic 1: Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior in the ROI Thinkific Course "Understanding Behavior & Regulation: A Learning Series with Robyn Gobbel". It will provide important context for the two live webinars.
Only Topic 1 is required as prerequisite learning for the live webinar series. You do not need to complete the other topics in the Learning Series before attending. You are welcome to explore the additional on-demand learning at any time.
You will receive access to the course in your registration confirmation for this webinar series.
About Robyn Gobbel
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Robyn Gobbel, MSW, has 20 years of practice as a family and child therapist, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. While she is no longer practicing as a therapist, Robyn’s diverse clinical practice and training creates the foundation of her work and includes EMDR (including EMDR adapted for children with attachment trauma), Somatic Experiencing, Theraplay, Trust Based Relational Intervention®, The Alert Program® and Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training. Robyn has expertise in the field of relational neuroscience, including interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory and polyvagal theory. Robyn consults, teaches, and trains extensively throughout the US. She previously served as an instructor for the Foundations of Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate Program at Portland Community College as well as with the Adoptive & Foster Family Therapy Post-Graduate Certificate Program. Robyn has served on the working board of the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies (GAINS). Robyn is the host of The Baffling Behavior Show podcast and the author of Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) as well as and The Guided Journal for Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors (forthcoming September 2026).
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Ready to Join Us?
Registration includes both live webinar sessions. You only have to register once. After registering, you will receive information about completing the prerequisite on-demand learning before October 7. |
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This series is free to attend thanks to support from OSPI's Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN) |