Robyn Gobbel Webinar Series

A Brain-Based Approach to

Supporting Children with

Vulnerable Nervous Systems

and Big, Baffling Behaviors

with Robyn Gobbel, MSW

This virtual webinar series will feature Robyn Gobbel, MSW

Author of "Raising Kids with Big, Baffling
Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work"

Webinar Series
Wednesdays, 4:00 to 6:00 PM (PST)
February 28th, March 13th, 20th & 27th

Educator Discussion Panel
May 8th, 3:30 to 6:00 PM (PST)

Clock Hours are being offered for this series - link to details below

Supporting children who have experienced trauma, struggle with regulation, or have otherwise vulnerable nervous systems is overwhelming and confusing. Behaviors that result from vulnerable nervous systems are often big and baffling.

Children with vulnerable nervous systems need support with co-regulation, connection, and felt-safety. This webinar series will help participants to:
· Build an understanding of behavior through a neurobiological approach
· Develop tools for examining behavior and identifying how best to respond
· Identify strategies to address behavior based in dysregulation
· Decrease the likelihood of baffling behaviors

Join us to learn an easy-to-understand model of addressing baffling behaviors based on Robyn Gobbel’s owl, watchdog, and possum brain, and fill your behavior toolbox with tools that really work so you can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole.

These webinars have been developed for parents, families, caregivers, educators,
early childhood educators and providers across disciplines.

All Webinars are Free to Attend
with support from

Registration is Required
(scroll down for registration link)

SERIES INFORMATION & DETAILS

Webinar Dates & Details:

Wednesdays, 4:00 to 6:00 PM (PST)

February 28th: Reframing Behaviors through the Lens of the Nervous System
Objectives:
● A neurobiological approach to what behavior really is
● Meet the owl, watchdog, and possum brain - a framework for differentiating between when the nervous system feels safe and open for connection or when there is dysregulation

March 13th: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Baffling Behaviors: Growing the "Owl Brain"
Objectives:
● Strategies to increase felt-safety
● Strategies focused on co-regulation
● Strategies focused on connection

March 20th: Responsive Strategies to Baffling Behaviors: Calming the "Watchdog & Possum Brain"
Objectives:
● Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies to address watchdog behaviors (typically seen as fight or flight behaviors) on the level of dysregulation
● Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies to address possum behaviors (typically seen as shut down behaviors) on the level of dysregulation

March 27th: But What About a Consequence? What to do when the "Owl Brain" Returns
Objectives:
● Consequence vs. Punishment vs. Boundaries
● Strengthening the "Owl Brain", strategies that decrease the likelihood of baffling watchdog & possum behavior in the future

Robyn Gobbel Bio:

Robyn Gobbel, MSW, has 20 years of practice as a family and child therapist, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. Her diverse clinical training includes EMDR (including EMDR adapted for children with attachment trauma), Somatic Experiencing, Theraplay, Trust Based Relational Intervention®, Circle of Security Parent Educator, The Alert Program® and Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training. Robyn has integrated these training modalities with a foundation of attachment theory and the relational neurosciences to create an attachment-rich, sensory-sensitive, and relational neurosciences supported healing paradigm for children and families. 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).

Educator Discussion Panel
May 8, 2024 - 3:30-6:00 PM PST

Bringing it All Together: An Educator Focused Discussion to Turn Theory into Practice

Description:
Join Robyn Gobbel and a panel of Washington State practitioners at this virtual gathering for an interactive discussion reflecting on the four previous webinar sessions. Key components for educators will be revisited, ensuring those attending have the understanding needed to implement strategies in the classroom to reduce baffling behaviors.

Objectives:

Review the framework of proactive strategies to reduce baffling behaviors in the classroom
Discuss Co-regulation and Connection in the classroom
Examine how this new learning has impacted your thinking on classroom management strategies
Reflect on what you will carry forward into your classroom practices
Answer your questions

Anyone interested is welcomed to attend this session. Discussion will be focused on implementation in educational settings and content will be relevant for everyone.

Register for this Webinar Series

GENERAL

REGISTRATION

This registration link is for parents, families and community members

WEBINAR SERIES REGISTRATION

EDUCATOR REGISTRATION

(CLOCK HOURS)

The registration link in this section is only for use by educators requesting clock hours for these webinars.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be providing Spanish language interpretation for all events.
Additional language access requested can be made on the event registration form.

Recordings will be made available for missed sessions with your registration.

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