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Episode #356: Jonathan Crowley shares his experiences as an Assistant Teacher within the Vipassana Meditation Organization of SN Goenka. He participated in a culture that heavily prioritized rules and regulations over open and meaningful discussion about the practice itself. This lack of space for open dialogue, especially about the Dhamma, led Jonathan to feel that the organization was stifling inquiry and critical discourse. He was particularly concerned about the Organization's reluctance to engage with the Pali Canon apart from Goenka's idiosyncratic interpretations, or to address social justice issues, including race and privilege. More broadly, Jonathan felt that this avoidance of critical topics has led to an environment where questioning or expressing any difficulty with the practice is not just discouraged, but seen as a threat to the purity and integrity of the tradition. This culture of non-questioning, according to Jonathan, fosters a sense of cognitive dissonance in many practitioners, as they are expected to accept the teachings without critical engagement. Jonathan's growing discomfort with this environment led him to question his own involvement and sense of belonging. He found it increasingly difficult to reconcile his deep commitment to the practice with an environment that discourages a more holistic and critical engagement with the Dhamma. Despite the profound transformative experiences he had through the practice, the organization's approach to maintaining its perceived purity ultimately felt too restrictive. He concluded that while the organization's emphasis on tradition and non-questioning was intended to preserve the teachings, it actually hinders open exploration and critical thinking, which are crucial for a deeper understanding and application of the Dhamma in all aspects of life. “When you're involved as much as I was, you can't really leave the Organization with dignity,” he says sadly.

A student from Yogyakarta helps schools in Victoria teach Indonesian. - Seorang mahasiswa asal Yogyakarta ikut membantu sekolah-sekolah di Victoria dalam mengajar Bahasa Indonesia.

Episode #253: This is the 4th installment of our interview with Jonathan Crowley, a dedicated vipassana meditator in the tradition of S. N. Goenka. In this episode, he speaks about the time he and his wife Carolyn spent in Myanmar, and how that affected his spiritual journey in general, and specifically his practice of meditation.Myanmar is particularly vulnerable to “Orientalism,” a term referring to the distorted, exotified views that Westerners have of Mideastern and Eastern cultures. Goenka's narrative paint both an overly romanticized view of the country, as well as encouraging a restrictive interpretation through the narrow lens of the lineage tradition and Goenka's “purity” narrative, which clashes with the vibrant, complex and rich reality that Jonathan and his wife encountered during their time in the country.As the dissonant experiences accumulate, Jonathan faces increasing angst about the organization's messaging and his own complicity in promulgating the tradition's mythology through a desire to belong and in his role as Assistant Teacher. Increasingly, he grapples with the belief that meditation alone cannot address deeply ingrained social conditioning, and that personal liberation and addressing societal issues are not mutually exclusive, finding himself more and more at odds with the organization's perspective.

Episode #225: In this third part of the ongoing discussion with Jonathan Crowley, we delve deeper into his experiences as an Assistant Teacher in the S.N. Goenka tradition of Vipassana meditation. Jonathan starts off by saying how he was moved by his appointment as an assistant teacher, but also candidly describes how aspiring teachers learn the importance of feigning disinterest, creating a false ego around the process.Jonathan then reflects on the weight of officially representing the organization, and how he grappled with the unspoken messaging behind its mission. He notes a paradoxical dynamic where Goenka shunned the title of guru publicly, while the culture within the organization promotes him as the unquestioned authority.As Jonathan delved deeper into his practice and examined the organization's modus operandi, he began to see the “trojan horse” nature of the ten-day course format. By this, he means that it attracts students with open-handed encouragement and says they their own masters, yet funnels them into increasingly narrower scopes as they commit to the organization.Despite deriving many transformative benefits from the practice, Jonathan started feeling the weight of the excessive faith expectations. He realized how storytelling and mythmaking play a crucial role in reinforcing this faith, and closing off avenues for questioning and critical thought.

„When the chest is opening, the mind is opening, and we feel emotionally shiny, and stability comes.” (Vanda Scaravelli) Heute möchte ich dir die Sama Vritti Pranayama Praxis zeigen, die das Atmen in vier Schritten lehrt. Diese Art der Atmung ist auch als „Box Breathing“ bekannt. Dabei atmen wir in vier gleichen Teilen, die da sind: - das Einatmen - das Zurückhalten nach dem Einatmen - das Ausatmen - das Anhalten nach dem Ausatmen Sama Vittri hat eine ausgleichende und balancierende Wirkung auf den Geist und das Nervensystem und wird sogar von Spezialkräften, wie zum Beispiel den Navy SEALs angewendet. Diese Pranayama Praxis ist eine wundervolle Technik, um dich ausgeglichen in den Tag starten oder auch am Abend runterkommen zu lassen. Die anschließende kurze Meditation soll dir dabei behilflich sein, inneren Frieden zu finden, mehr Angebundenheit und Balance zu erlangen und tiefen Glauben und Vertrauen in dich und das Leben zu fühlen. Schaffe dir einen Moment ganz für dich allein, begib dich an einen ruhigen Ort, an dem du ungestört bist und dich wohlfühlst und lass dich einfach von meiner Stimme leiten. Shine your female light & Namasté, deine Bea _______________________________ Ab dem 9. März 2023 werde ich als Assistant Teacher beim Tantric Meditation Teacher Training der lieben Vero von Yunica Yoga dabei sein. Falls du Lust hast, noch mehr in die wundervolle Magie von Tantra einzutauchen, zukünftig auch eigenständig Meditationen anzuleiten oder Tantra einfach für dich selbst noch tiefer erfahren möchtest, würde ich mich freuen, dich bei dieser Ausbildung begrüßen zu dürfen. Alle Infos und die Möglichkeit zur Anmeldung findest du unter nachfolgendem Link: https://www.yunicayoga.com/meditationteachertraining?fbclid=PAAaZthD24zOeUYzSIXymkaBoqJS_MIePes857L4lIWW68ECyFf4M51zP4H9g_aem_AYoESrJzQ1AgBYBWv0cWyhMoQHg3txFt95e2SZ9WSlU6YywO_20Qzr2FMBSsYetFTK0 Möchtest du auch von den wertvollen Impulsen aus meinem Programm „The Magic of New Beginnings“ profitieren? Ab sofort kannst du diese 31 Tage lebensverändernden Input zu einem unschlagbar vergünstigen Preis von 77 EUR erwerben. Dazu folge bitte diesem Link: https://elopage.com/s/femalelightning/download-the-magic-of-new-beginnings-taschen-mentoring-ef26c65f In meinem Linktree findest du das Bewerbungsformular zu meinem 1:1 Mentoring und viele weitere wundervolle Angebote für eine Zusammenarbeit mit mir. Außerdem wartet dort eine GRATIS Anleitung auf dich, wie du mehr luftige, freudige, kindliche Leichtigkeit in dein Leben einladen darfst. https://linktr.ee/BeatriceCselenyi Mehr Inspiration von mir bekommst du auf meiner Website, auf Instagram oder auch auf Facebook. Ich würde mich freuen, wenn du vorbeischaust! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/femalelightning.coaching.yoga/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BeatriceCselenyi/ Website https://www.femalelightning.de/ _______________________________ Wenn dir diese Episode gefallen hat, würde ich mich freuen, wenn du mir eine Bewertung hinterlässt und den Podcast abonnierst, damit du in Zukunft keine Folge verpasst.

Berry Crawford first started practicing Zen meditation in 1992. He lived at the Sonoma Mountain Zen Center and practiced as a resident in the mid 1990s. Afterwards, he practiced with Diane “Eshin” Rizzetto in the Ordinary Mind Zen School started by Joko Beck. Later, Berry became a student of John “Shoji” Sorenson and in 2022 was authorized to independently teach Zen. He is a koan student of Russell “Kyofu Seikyo” Mitchell in the Open Mind Zen School and was authorized by him as an Assistant Teacher in June 2023.Simplicity Zen Podcast:https://simplicityzen.com/

In this episode, Gigi takes on the hosting role and invites her coworker, Ms. India, for a sit-down in the studio to interview her about her experience working for Dani in the child care centers over the years. Similar to Gigi, Ms. India went from being an assistant teacher to a key role within the child care business administration very quickly. CONNECT WITH US

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Imagine being a farmer and a homeschool mom. Your days are bursting to the seams with to-dos and must-dos. Then, you begin to feel a transition. Something growing within you. You know that in the future you will no longer be needed in the same capacity you are needed in now. And imagine that this transition means stepping down a new spiritual path and awakening the witch within you. Now - maybe you're not a farmer and homeschool mom, but I'm betting you can relate to the energy of this story. And, you'll want to listen to today's podcast episode with guest Kelly Sroka. Kelly is a returning podcast guest but this time, is coming on as a member of Team TSE. She stepped into the role of Assistant Teacher in our life-giving Holistic Witchery program and is sharing her story from both sides of the coin, as a student in the program and as someone who now teaches it. Every single time Kelly has been on the podcast someone tells us how much they were inspired by her. Listen in and see what you take away from it. You can check out more about Kelly at Kelly Sroka Life www.kellysroka.life --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expeditiontosoul/message

Hey Special Ed Teacher, In celebration of the 40th episode, I am re-releasing episode 3, an oldie but goodie! Are you not sure how to work with your paraprofessional? Do want to work better as a team? Feeling overwhelmed and don't know how your paraprofessional can help? In today's episode, I have my very first guest, Jackie Rodriguez! Jackie worked with me as a paraprofessional about 4 years ago, and today we will be sharing our 5 tips to work best with your paraprofessional! We will share our experience when we first met and what worked between us for the next two years after that. I am so excited because Jackie will be giving us her perspective that will benefit special education teachers. I hope you will share what resonated with you or tips you can share in my Facebook community. www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed Take Care, Michelle In this episode we share: How creating a relationship with your paraprofessional will make a difference The importance of communication  How to work as a team Benefits of asking for input from the team Finding the gifts and strengths of your paraprofessional Resource Mentioned: Pinterest: www.pinterest.com Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Get your Educate & Rejuvenate LIVE Virtual Conference tickets HERE! Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Follow on INSTAGRAM! Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

I've been thinking a lot about aging and the end of life lately. Probably from working at the hospital. Being aware of my parents' stage of life reminds me of the inevitable reality that I'll lose them someday. My work has given me a front-row view of the aging process. As a coach and hospital social worker, I get to witness the emotions and family dynamics that arise as our loved ones age. Dominant culture tends to treat aging as something to avoid. The process of aging is often met with fear - for aging adults and their family members as well. We don't have a cultural narrative that embraces aging nor values our elders and the gifts they have to offer. We don't have systems or supports in place to care for our elders. It's still an unfortunate reality that if you don't have money in this country, your access to support services and quality care is limited. It's wild since we will all die someday. And we will all lose loved ones. While we continue to advocate for systemic changes, we can come together to support each other and share the responsibility for caring for our loved ones. This stage of life - like most transitions - is also an invitation to do our own inner work. Together, we can begin to shift the narrative to one that honors the aging process and treats our elders with the respect and care they deserve. I know for me and many of my clients, we're starting to cope with the realities of having aging parents or loved ones. We have questions about their intentions and plans for aging. We may have concerns about their mental capacity or their ability to care for themselves. We might feel anxious and unsure of how to navigate difficult conversations and a shift in family roles. For some perspective and wisdom on this topic, I invited Erin Chourey to join us. I hope you find our conversation reassuring, motivating, and empowering. About Erin: Erin Chourey (she/her) is an ICF (International Coaching Federation) Certified Life Coach, trained at the Life Purpose Institute, and is currently working toward her PCC (Professional Coach Certification) credential. Her current coaching specialty is Emotional Wellness and Alignment. Erin has worked in social services as a Residential Counselor, Group Home Manager, and Assistant Teacher for youth, a Case Manager for adults and teens with developmental disabilities, and for 10 years as a public and private Care Manager for aging adults. She then trained as a Life Coach and began her own practice coaching in 2017. In 2020, Erin began a part-time job with Lyra Health as a Mental Health Coach, where she supports employees of major organizations such as Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, Starbucks, Nike, Morgan Stanley, Providence Health, VCA, and many more, in on-line coaching sessions. Her clients range in age, identities, and levels of expertise and management in their fields, and live all over the US. This experience has expanded Erin's understanding of common mental health symptoms people are facing in their individual lives and how they relate to the collective challenges we are all facing together.  Erin is passionate about guiding others to more clearly identify what is most important to them and to assess if they are living in alignment with their own values, or of the dominant cultural values, the values they were taught in their families, or a combination of all. Through this process, many find relief in discovering their own truth, which results in a clearer sense of intentional direction. This eases their suffering and empowers them to function with more joy and purpose. Outside of her role as a Coach, Erin is a lifelong learner, adventurer, spiritual seeker, community member, mother, wife, daughter, and generous friend, who loves collaboration, the forest, the ocean, the rivers, the mountains, the deserts, dancing, yoga, hiking, music, and art.  You can learn more about Erin and her work at www.erinchourey.com RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services - https://www.multco.us/ads/locations Aging Life Care Association - https://www.aginglifecare.org// Naomi Feil, Validation Method - https://vfvalidation.org/ Barrett Values Assessment - https://www.valuescentre.com/tools-assessments/pva/ Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande

Join me for an “out of this world” conversation with Julia Leihulu Contreras.   Julia Leihulu Contreras is certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Reconnective Healing and many other healing programs. She has a MA in Psychology from Saybrook University and Research Center, where she majored in Spirituality and Consciousness.   During a meditation after moving to Hawaii in 2010, Thoth came to her and said “You are an Arcturian.” She did not know what that meant at the time. As she evolved into perceiving the Arcturian characteristics, she started channeling them in healings. She astral traveled with them and was shown around. The most poignant part of her connection with the Arcturians was to realize her calling here on this planet, as an Awakener, Healer, Teacher. The call through her Arcturian lineage grew stronger and she began to search for the highest knowledge to be able to channel their energy, healing and guidance. This led her to attend a 6 month- 300 hour training intensive Shamanic training. This awoke within her great spirit skill. She continues to take Master Classes to acquire Advanced Shamanic techniques and she is now a trainee to be Assistant Teacher in the program she trained with. She has made a vow of service to the Q'ero Shaman lineage and her practice is lively. She is now working a lot with illuminating people's spiritual path with soul retrievals, destiny and guidance.

Nothing a mother will not do for her child, especially in the face of pain and illness. Difficult situations can shape us into warriors capable of special abilities such as healing. Remember to subscribe to the show, so you don't miss exclusive episodes and grief insights. https://anchor.fm/jenny-dilts-grievingcoach/subscribe Joining us this time is Katie Fasciano who is a Seimei Healer and warrior. She discovered Seimei 5 years after her infant daughter was diagnosed with a rare stage 4 brain tumor. Katie began learning the healing shortly afterward. Some of the benefits of Seimei for her daughter include a reduction in anxiety and a decrease in pain. In this episode, we will learn more about Seimei and Katie's warrior journey through the life, death, and grief aspects of pediatric cancer. Visit grievingcoach.com and subscribe for the latest news and updates. About Katie: Katie is a trained Level IV Seimei practitioner. Her training took place in America and Japan, where she received the Awarding of Power Ceremony at the Houjyushu Houjyukai Temple in the Seimei headquarters, Saga, Japan. As a member of the Board of Directors, Assistant Teacher and the Event Coordinator of the Seimei Foundation USA, Katie keeps herself very involved with the Seimei community. Katie has a private practice, “Seimei Healing”, located in Westwood, NJ, where she works with her clients, both in-person and long-distance. Katie also continues to increase her knowledge of Seimei through classes and workshops held at the Seimei Foundation. Katie is a highly skilled and effective Seimei practitioner as well as a warrior. Ever since, she continually trained with Seimei, both in the US and Japan. It started as a hobby and has now become her passion and career. Her work encompasses leading workshops, providing sessions, and speaking at summits Katie can be found on: Website: https://seimeihealing.com/ Email: seimeihealing@gmail.com Get to know Jenny Dilts! Jenny Dilts is a certified Grief Coach who specializes in helping people transform grief into growth. She does this one conversation, one heart, one experience at a time. From her personal experiences with grief, she has learned to lean in, ask questions, and reflect with gratitude on the lessons she's received from Grief. She now uses this pattern to help her clients transform their grief from foe to friend. Find out more at grievingcoach.com. Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss special episodes and interviews. https://anchor.fm/jenny-dilts-grievingcoach/subscribe You can also support the show by donating at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ECQDQS6LBD894

 Rev. Joshua Paszkiewicz, D.Min., (aka Sunyananda) has been studying and teaching Buddhism full time as a Zen Priest since 2010, and has been practicing formally since his childhood. Sunyananda holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies, an M.A. in Religion, a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Psychotherapy, and board certification as both a Pastoral Counselor and a Clinical Chaplain. Sunyananda has served as an official delegate to many major Buddhist events both nationally and internationally, including the first White House Buddhist Leader's Conference, and the United Nation's World Day of Vesak. Sunyananda is a fully authorized teacher in Vietnamese and Korean Zen schools, and was made an Assistant Teacher (as a student of Fusho Roshi) in Open Mind Zen in 2019. More about Sunyananda here: http://www.drjrp.com/ More about Simplicity Zen here: https://simplicityzen.com/

Welcome to the Upreneur StartUp Podcast with your host, Fahad Razi! The Upreneur Podcast is in partnership with Score Broward, a nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs start, develop, and grow their businesses. Upreneur Start-Up Dives into the minds of entrepreneurial thought leaders & experts to tackle the “newbie” questions you've wondered about but might be afraid to ask. Looking to start your business or find for your first, second, or third Deal? This podcast is for you. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gabriel Roldan, Senior Strategist, and Partner at Beyond The Agency, where he gives real-world examples of his persistence and breaks down actionable steps for you to take on his networking strategy.  He discusses how he surrounds himself with great people and uses mentors to kick start his career and develop him further.Gabriel is an award-winning Brand Strategist and educator. Currently, he is a Sr. Strategist and partner at Beyond The Agency (BTA), a DTC & Advertising agency in Miami. At BTA, Gabriel's main job is twofold. Internally, he is helping the agency develop its strategy offerings and push creative boundaries. Externally (with clients), he is helping turn business goals and problems into actionable creative briefs. Before BTA, Gabriel co-led Burger King US and Burger King UK at Creative AOR, DAVID Miami from 2017 - 2019 with 90+ TVC including the Andy Warhol Super Bowl Ad. His most memorable project was launching The Impossible Whopper. The launch led to Burger King's best-selling product launch of the last 10 years and in two weeks gained $140+ million in earned media. Beyond work, Gabriel is passionate about speaking to those interested in Advertising and young Strategists entering the field. He has been an Assistant Teacher at Miami Ad School's HQ for their Strategy Bootcamp and a guest lecturer at the University of North Carolina, the University of Miami, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Florida International University. Most recently,  he launched Miami Ad School's first program dedicated to mid-level Strategists. It proved to fill a significant need in the development world, so the school has decided to make it a core program.Twitterhttps://twitter.com/gabe_roldanInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gabe_roldan/Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielroldan45/Websitehttps://www.beyondtheagency.co/Thank you for listening, and don't forget to share, rate, and subscribe!If you enjoyed today's episode and want to stay up to date with new upcoming episodes, subscribe to our podcast. Please rate and comment on what your favorite moments from the podcast were, or who you would like for us to how on our show. If you found value from these podcasts, consider sharing this with your friend and family! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Rate our podcast!You can also follow us on our social media.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/u_preneur/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/upreneurpodcast/Website:https://upreneur.com

Dharma talk by Assistant Teacher of HZC Shinji Mary Carol Edwards. Mary Carol is a landscape designer, wetlands restoration expert, and owner/founder of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm.

Mary Carol Edwards Dharma talk by Assistant Teacher of HZC Shinji Mary Carol Edwards. Mary Carol is a landscape designer, wetlands restoration expert, and owner/founder of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm.

Content Warnings5:39- 22:20 Child in peril (everything turns out okay)53:27-1:00:47 Serious harm and death On this week's episode, Jane and Dune dive into some truly heroic stories including the time an assistant teacher saved her student's life, the time a hotel manager was faced with a broken elevator when a basketball team in wheelchairs came to stay, and when a fast food employee stood up to one of the worst bosses of all time. We also hear about some crazy engagement photographer stories including when Dune was roped into being one on the spot, and some hilarious hijinks when a drive thru employee forgot to turn off their headset. This week we also have a more serious story at the end, so make sure you read our content warnings and timestamps that are always in the description of every episode. That being said, grab your wasp spray and firecrackers, because this is Once Upon A Work Day!

The Buddha's teachings of liberation were not meant only for prosperous and stable times, but also for when things are uncertain, or even perilous. Perhaps no moment in recent years has tested the mission of contemporary meditation centers and monasteries as much as this ongoing coronavirus pandemic, when just the basic act of gathering together poses a serious health risk. In this episode, we check in with three American-based monasteries and meditation centers with some connection to Burmese traditions, to hear how they have responded to these unprecedented times. Each speaker has years under their belt as a spiritual teacher, and they discuss how they worked to ensure that the Buddha's timeless teachings of liberation remain practical and relevant. They explain how their respective centers each found their own unique way to adapt to the pandemic and continue to serve its meditator community. We first check in with Sean Feit Oakes, an Editor and Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Next up is Ayya Soma, an Italian monastic and co-founder of Empty Cloud Monastery in West Orange, New Jersey. Finally we speak with to Dick Delanoy, an Assistant Teacher at Dhamma Patapa, a vipassana center in Jesup, Georgia, in the tradition of S.N. Goenka. If you would like to support our mission, we welcome your contribution. You may give by searching “Insight Myanmar” on PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Go Fund Me, and Patreon, as well as via Credit Card at http://www.insightmyanmar.org/donation (www.insightmyanmar.org/donation). Support this podcast

Dharma talk by Assistant Teacher of HZC Shinji Mary Carol Edwards. Mary Carol is a landscape designer, wetlands restoration expert, and owner/founder of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm.

In this episode Professor Barry Carpenter interviews Beverley Cockbill, who has extensive experience of children with Complex Needs through her research and practice, especially in relation to the Engagement Model. Bev describes how engagement is key to effective teaching and learning for this group of pupils, and how it provides a lens through which the teacher can guide the child to positive learning outcomes. Part of Bev's role is working with disengaged, out of school pupils, and how she takes the principles expressed in the Recovery Curriculum to re-engage those children to reduce their stress and self-regulate their emotions. Using her wealth of experience in mental health she particularly articulates how Happiness Boxes (see fact sheet downloadable below) can be used in a versatile way in a variety of settings by families, as well as teachers, to support vulnerable young people. Bev picks out the Transparent Curriculum from the 5 Levers, for the opportunity it offers to co-construct the curriculum with the child and its family, as the child begins to reconnect with school and begin the process of recovery. Space, also one of the 5 Levers: she also sees as crucial to the child with Autism or behavioural difficulties, as they explore again their self-concept and emotional regulation in their learning setting. ‘Happiness Boxes' On the episode webpage and the Recovery Curriculum webpage, you can download a guide on how to make a Happiness Box, with a sound rationale for doing so. Written by Barry Carpenter and Bev Cockbill this step by step guide is perfect for welcoming children and young people back to school, or for home learning. In either contexts it enables the child to build their emotional resilience, and self regulate their emotional well being. ‘Social Stories' On the episode webpage and the Recovery Curriculum webpage is an example of some of the Social Stories that Bev refers to in this episode. Inquiring Minds article (referred to in this episode) On the episode webpage and the Recovery Curriculum webpage is a copy of the Inquiring Minds article that Bev refers to in this episode. About Beverley Cockbill Bev is a Complex Learning Needs Co-ordinator/Specialist Teacher for Chadsgrove School Support Services CCN (Communication Complex Needs) Team. School Support Services contributes to a school driven self-improvement model, which can lead to significant improvements in pupil outcomes. Bev is a Training Co-ordinator in complex learning needs. Previously, she worked for SSAT (The Schools Network) Ltd as Training Coordinator for complex learning needs and as a Research and Development Assistant on the Department for Education-funded (CLDD) Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Research Project. In addition, Bev has been an Assistant Teacher and Structured Teaching Advisor/Trainer within a residential school offering 38/42-week education and 52-week care to children aged 6–19 years with severe and complex learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Bev lectures and delivers training for children and for adults with complex learning difficulties and disabilities in schools and care provision across the UK and internationally. She has published a range of articles, and contributed to the ‘Training Materials for Teachers of Learners with Severe, Profound and Complex Learning Difficulties' www.complexneeds.org.uk She is co-author of the acclaimed book (with Barry Carpenter and Jo Egerton et al) on Educating Leaners with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, (Routledge, 2015) Bev was a co-founder of the Engagement4Learning website www.engagement4learning.co.uk Bev has worked in the field of special educational needs for the last 20 years. Chadsgrove School https://www.chadsgroveschool.org.uk/web More info on the Recovery Curriculum For information on the Recovery Curriculum, including the original Think Piece entitled “A Recovery Curriculum: Loss and Life for our children and schools post pandemic”, lectures, resources, reference materials and details of the online communities of practice, visit: http://www.recoverycurriculum.org Join the conversation about The Recovery Curriculum: Clearly any form of Recovery Curriculum will need to be unique to each and every school, contextualised to the ethos, culture and values of that school, as well as its existing curriculum and crucially reflecting and addressing the needs and aspirations of its unique population of learners. We have created private groups in LinkedIn and Facebook where colleagues and peers can discuss and share thoughts, ideas, experiences, resources and learning in relation to education and provision post pandemic. The groups are also an opportunity to connect people and help you to build a network that can support you on your own important journey over the coming months. Facebook Group: Recovery Curriculum We've set up a private facebook group specifically for The Recovery Curriculum at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/recoverycurriculum or search for “recoverycurriculum” in Facebook. Facebook: EfL SEND Community Group Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eflSENDCommunity/ or search for “eflSENDCommunity” in Facebook. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe, closed space to seek out and share ideas, experience and resources that can help with any and all aspects of SEND provision. It's also a community for practitioners and schools that use Evidence for Learning and Insights for Learning to share ideas, resources and support each other in using these apps. This is a peer-moderated and supported group. Linkedin Group: The Recovery Curriculum The group is called “A Recovery Curriculum for children & schools post-pandemic” and you can find it at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12399451/

In order for Sheletta to promote her new autism book, Andrew has to step up and help out with his younger siblings. The teenager talks about the challenges of filling the role of assistant teacher while his mom works to sell copies of Cameron Goes To School.

Dharma talk by Assistant Teacher of HZC Shinji Mary Carol Edwards. Mary Carol is a landscape designer, wetlands restoration expert, and owner/founder of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm.

Today Hannah Courtauld (Psychologist) and spoke to Guillermo Velasco Diez, (PhD). Guillermo is a biochemist heavily involved in the research of the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in the treatment of Cancer. In this episode, Hannah and Guillermo Discuss: -Guillermo’s academic background and route into the world of cannabinoid research -The mechanisms of action of cannabinoids in terms of attenuating the physiological impact of carcinoma -Crowdsourced funding strategies including the medical cannabis bike tour -The current state of play with regards to clinical studies in this field -Glioblastoma and how cannabinoids are being used to treat this condition -His work with the Spanish Observatory of Medical Cannabis -Charitable and educational organisations like the canna foundation Guillermo Velasco Díez, PhD - BIO Guillermo Velasco was born in Madrid, studied Biology and obtained his PhD degree (1997) at the School of Biology of the Complutense University, Madrid, Spain. After defending his PhD, he got an EMBO long-term fellowship to work in Philip Cohen’s laboratory at the MRC Protein Phosphorylation Unit (Dundee, Scotland) on a project aimed at studying the regulation and of the Rho-activated protein kinase (ROCK). In 1999 he was awarded a position as an Assistant Teacher at the School of Chemistry of the Complutense University and in 2003 was awarded an associate professorship. In 2001 Guillermo started a line of research aimed at investigating the mechanisms underlying cannabinoid anti-tumour action as well as at optimising the potential clinical utilisation of these agents in cancer therapies. Many different avenues are currently been explored by in his group - they are currently investigating the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress, autophagy, apoptosis, intracellular trafficking of ceramide and regulation of mTORC1 and mTORC2 in cannabinoid anti-tumour action, as well as the participation of growth factor receptor-activated pathways in the resistance to the anti-neoplasic actions of cannabinoids. Guillermo Velasco was born in Madrid, studied Biology and obtained his PhD degree (1997) at the School of Biology of the Complutense University, Madrid, Spain. After defending his PhD, he got an EMBO long-term fellowship to work in Philip Cohen’s laboratory at the MRC Protein Phosphorylation Unit (Dundee, Scotland) on a project aimed at studying the regulation and of the Rho-activated protein kinase (ROCK). In 1999 he was awarded a position as an Assistant Teacher at the School of Chemistry of the Complutense University and in 2003 was awarded an associate professorship. In 2001 Guillermo started a line of research aimed at investigating the mechanisms underlying cannabinoid anti-tumour action as well as at optimising the potential clinical utilisation of these agents in cancer therapies. Many different avenues are currently been explored by in his group - they are currently investigating the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress, autophagy, apoptosis, intracellular trafficking of ceramide and regulation of mTORC1 and mTORC2 in cannabinoid anti-tumour action, as well as the participation of growth factor receptor-activated pathways in the resistance to the anti-neoplastic actions of cannabinoids.

Haitian-American blogger Ayana Legros sparked a debate on social after she wrote the article “As A Haitian-American Woman, I Know I'm Afro-Latina But It's Time For You To Acknowledge It, Too, which sparked the question: Are Haitians Afro-Latinx? Host: Wanda Tima www.lunionsuite.com/thesuitepodcast17/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesuitepodcast/ Produced by: Dumi of (Silver Slate Studios) silverslate954.wixsite.com/websit Guest: Ayanna Legros: Ayanna Legros is the daughter of two staunch advocates of the Haitian community in New York. Seeing herself as a continuation of this legacy, her work is committed to archiving and retelling the stories of Haitian migrants in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. At the moment, she is pursuing a doctorate in History at Duke University with a focus on radio and activism during the Duvalier Years. Legros has completed fellowships and won grants through CCCADI, NYU, Duke, the Davis Foundation and has taught at CUNY Guttman and CUNY Hostos in New York. Gabrielle Barlatier: Gabrielle Barlatier was born in Rahway, New Jersey and raised in the suburban town of North Brunswick, NJ where she was one of the few people of Haitian descent. Aside from her family ties, Gabrielle was not introduced to the dynamic of Haitian culture until she and her mother moved to Broward County Florida in 2013. She later moved to Miami to attend Florida International University where her desire to connect more with her cultural roots led her to become the president of the Haitian Student Organization from 2016-2017. Today, Gabrielle is approaching her senior year at FIU pursuing her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Business Administration and currently works full-time as an Assistant Teacher in Miami. Imani Lowe: Imani Lowe is a Senior majoring in Sociology at Florida International University. She grew up in Orlando with her family. She considers herself an Afro-Latina and Caribbean. Her mother was born in Belize and her father in Guyana.

Chanta Rose Is a native of Queens, New York who have always taken a helping hand role in the community. As a young child she witnessed countless occasions where her mother, Essie Mae King provided assistance to family, friends and strangers. Whether it was food, clothing or money to assist with their bills, she never thought twice when it came to doing her part to help. That type of personality has rubbed off on her. You know the Bible says, that the fruit never falls far from the tree and she is living proof of that. Chanta attended Art and Design School in Manhattan and attended La Guardia and Queens College in New York. She held an Assistant Teacher position with the New York Board of Education for five years in education and working with special needs children. For two years she counseled children at the YMCA. After her mother passed in 1994 she moved to Georgia and worked for the Gwinnett County Board of Education. She became a member of Benefield Elementary Parent Advisory Board Committee and School Council. She is a participant of the Gwinnett Parent Leadership Academy, Gwinnett Tourism Specialist and she is a Georgia Real Estate Agent. Chanta 39;s faith in God has provided her the insight and determination to provide assistance to families and neighborhoods continuously. Chanta is in the process of establishing an Academy and Youth Center. She believes that everything is " In God Hands " therefore there is nothing impossible for her. Whatever she puts her hands on to perform turns to gold. We challenge you to assist, promote or visit the In God Hands Academy and Youth Center, which is in the process of development. She looks forward to seeing you soon.

Getting organized at the top of your list for 2016?  Wondering how this will be the year when you struggle with ADHD?  Join me and Suzanna Kaye, A Space The Works as she shares techniques to get your home organized. Suzanna is a professional organizer filled with purpose and passion. After years of work as a business manager, CFO and Professional Organizer, she created A Space That Works Professional Organizing. Although she has always held positions that required high organizational skills – she was not born organized. Proof positive that if you truly work at it, and with the right tricks, anyone can become more organized! Throughout her young adult life, Suzanna struggled with organization. Through studies, trainings and research she learned how a “clutter-bug” who never seemed to have enough time or energy for anything can become happy, productive and at peace. That is what drives her – to help others overcome the same obstacles she had to fight so hard with. By sharing what she has learned and the resources she has found Suzanna loves her time with each client.   Prior to starting her business Suzanna trained in organizing for disabilities and ADD/ADHD.  She also worked with special needs children as Assistant Teacher in the Autism and Special Education class in both an elementary and high school. She specializes in organizing for those suffering from depression, ADD/ADHD, hoarding, and other special circumstances and works with her clients to counter the negative impacts of these disorders and create good organizational habits. Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message