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In this episode of SEL Book Talks, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, former educator and licensed therapist, shares her insights on the book Hello, Anger by Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Mackie Pamintuan. This book is an excellent resource for parents, educators, school counselors, and mental health professionals working with children in upper elementary grades. Vanessa discusses how the book helps kids build self-awareness and manage big feelings like anger, embarrassment, and loneliness through engaging metaphors, practical strategies, and emotional regulation techniques.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONVanessa reviews Hello, Anger, sharing how it breaks down complex emotions and introduces mindfulness and SEL (social-emotional learning) concepts to children. From body awareness to emotional regulation, she highlights how this resource is ideal for parents, educators, and mental health professionals working with children. She also provides insights into the companion resource bundle packed with activities and affirmations.TUNE IN TO LEARN:How Hello, Anger introduces children to self-awareness and emotional regulationWhy understanding body sensations helps with identifying big emotionsHow to uncover the feelings hiding underneath angerWhat makes the book a great tool for developing SEL skillsDetails about the companion resource bundle and its engaging activitiesTAKEAWAY MESSAGEEmotions like anger are often just the surface of what we feel. By being curious and understanding what's underneath, kids and adults alike can manage their emotions better. Books like Hello, Anger offer a fun and thoughtful way to teach these critical skills. Listen in, and remember… you're always free to be mindful!AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK: https://amzn.to/3Q0EdI1Send us a text120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsCULTIVATE CALM CHALLENGEhttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-cultivatingcalmchallengeSUBMIT QUESTIONS for CONSULT A COUNSELOR:https://qrco.de/consultacounselorWATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@counselorvdejesus GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.STAY CONNECTED:Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcastWebsite: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcastAll Social Channels: @counselorvdejesus DISCLAIMER:Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.

We could never have too many ideas about how to cultivate connections between home and school. Author of Light Up the Learning Brain (and Riley the Brave) Jessica Sinarski shares practical ideas that can help parents and schools work together to support kids with vulnerable nervous systems.In this episode, you'll learnPractical, easy-to-implement strategies to create connections between parents and teachersWhy regulation is foundational for learningWhere to find resources that support educators in creating a culture of compassionResources mentioned in this podcast:Light Up the Learning BrainSupporting Kids Who Struggle with Change www.BraveBrains.comFree ResourcesRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/improvingconnectionsFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being WithRaising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors is TURNING ONE!Happy Birthday!!! 25,000+ copies, 4.9 stars- Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors is helping kids and families ALL OVER THE WORLD!Check out RobynGobbel.com/book to purchase a copy or order in bulk for your team or book study group! Check Out All Robyn's Free Resources!You can download all sorts of free resources, including webinars, eBook, and infographics about topics such as lying, boundaries, and co-regulation!RobynGobbel.com/FreeResources :::Wondering where to start with all this information about behaviors and the nervous system?Subscribe to the START HERE podcast at RobynGobbel.com/StartHere :::::Want to pick Robyn's brain, hang out with her in Zoom meetings and a forum you can access in an app? Come join us in The Club!Are you a professional who wants to support families of kids with big, baffling behaviors? Then Being With is for you!Just need a little extra help? Head to RobynGobbel.com/FreeResources

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Does your child struggle with anger, and do you struggle with how to help them? Tune in to our discussion today with Jessica Sinarski, a certified adoption therapist and author of the picture books Riley the Brave and Your Magic Backpack series. She also serves on the editorial board for The Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma.In this episode, we cover:All kids get angry, in fact, all people get angry, so how do we know if our kid has bigger issues with anger management?Why do kids who have experienced trauma often struggle with anger?Does it matter the type of trauma: abuse, neglect, adoption?Does the prenatal environment that is not ideal (maternal stress, alcohol or drug exposure, poor nutrition) impact a child's or youth's emotional regulation?Why do kids seem to overreact—big feelings for what feels like a small issue?What are some typical triggers that elicit big responses?Steps for managing natural feelings of anger. Name with few words.Working our way back to calm. Co-regulate back to calm. Suggest a break, model deep breath, let's stop and think, etc.Give a chance to re-do. Fixing the thing that they broke.Read books about regulating emotions.Lots of physical activity.Steps for maintaining connections with big angry feelings. Compassion for yourself. It feels hard because it is hard. They have a lot to be angry about.PACE-playful, acceptance, curious, empathy (from Daniel Hughes)What do you mean by upstairs and downstairs brains? (from Dan Seigel)How do we help our kids understand why they are reacting the way they do and how to handle their feelings better?Resources:Brave BrainsHands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi (ages 0-6)My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss (ages 0-6)Ravi's Roar by Tom PercivalGrumpy Monkey by Suzanne LangGorilla's MusclesThe Riley the Brave series (including Riley the Brave's Big Feelings Activity Book)Hello, Anger (age 7-13)Samantha Snowden's Anger Management Workbook for Kids (age 7-13)Your Amazing Brain: The Epic Illustrated Guide (age 8+)“Unpacking Anger” (blog post with additional recommendeSupport the Show.Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

We often get questions about whether teachers or other folks who interact with our kids can have blocked care. Or what about siblings? Also, can you have blocked care towards a spouse? Since we weren't the first ones to name blocked care, we went to the source. We are thrilled to bring you this conversation with Dr. Jonathan Baylin, author of Brain-Based Parenting and other works, and Jessica Sinarski of BraveBrains. Besides digging deeper in the science of caregiving, we also talk about the differences between primary and secondary blocked care and blocked compassion. Dr. Baylin received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. While continuing his clinical practice, he has immersed himself in the study of neurobiology and in teaching mental health practitioners about the brain. Dr. Baylin has delivered keynote sessions at international conferences and has also given numerous workshops both internationally and regionally within the USA. Jessica Sinarski is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and award-winning author. She is also the founder of the resource and training platform BraveBrains. Jessica makes tough topics easier, empowering the healers and the cycle breakers among us. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three busy boys. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Brain-Based Parenting: The Neuroscience of Caregiving for Healthy Attachment* by Baylin and Hughes Connect with Jessica on Instagram BraveBrains FREE Blocked Care Assessment *this is an affiliate link

This week, Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Jessica Sinarski, a mental health counselor who merges neuroscience with education and family dynamics. They dig into the complex relationship between trauma and neurodivergence, underscoring the critical need for trauma-responsive practices and a strengths-based perspective in supporting neurodivergent people. They explore how trust and early life experiences shape brain development, and the profound impact these factors have on individuals throughout their lives. They talk about creating neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed environments within schools, and discuss the often overlooked 'hidden senses' that are crucial in supporting neurodivergent students. All of that, packed into episode 224. Takeaways Understanding the intersectionality between trauma and neurodivergence is crucial in supporting neurodivergent individuals. Being trauma-responsive means using awareness of trauma to act accordingly and respond appropriately. A strengths-based approach recognizes that no part of the brain is bad and focuses on supporting and celebrating individual strengths. Schools should strive to be neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, integrating a brain-based perspective and understanding the hidden senses. Building trust and maintaining trusting relationships is essential in supporting neurodivergent individuals who have experienced trauma. To learn more about the Neurodiversity University courses for educators, click the link, and get in touch with us through the contact page if you have questions. If you see value in rethinking education and building a stronger classroom, consider joining the Neurodiversity University Educator Hub! It's a group built for educators, and we'll open registration again soon! Sign up to be alerted, and join us for the learning, sharing, and fun! Mental health professionals, get on the list and we'll notify you when we open our upcoming community, the Neurodiversity University Therapist Hub. Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH, is an author, educator, and the founder of BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world, translating neuroscience into actionable steps for kids and adults alike. Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences through her books, training, and deeply trauma-informed resources. BACKGROUND READING New book BraveBrains website Amazon author page New book on Audible Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter/X YouTube

If you've ever wanted to eavesdrop on a conversation between two attachment, trauma, and neuro-nerds, today is your chance.Robyn and her dear friend and colleague, Jessica Sinarski, got together a few weeks ago for a live webinar to chat about how they have turned attachment science into practice.If you missed that webinar, here's your chance to listen in.In this episode, you'll learnWhy most therapy trainings are inadequate for working with children with trauma and attachment historiesHow Robyn & Jessica learned how to put attachment science into practiceWhat to do if your clients what a behavioral approachWhy we don't have to have all (or even most) of the answersResources mentioned in this podcast:Moving Beyond Trauma Informed with Jessica SinarskiBeing With with Robyn GobbelThere might be more, I'm not sureRead the full transcript at: https://robyngobbel.com/attachmentscience/Follow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being With***Hey, if you listen to podcasts, you'll probably love listening to Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors on audiobook! Download it on Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks!*** The podcast is searchable if you go to my website!RobynGobbel.com/podcastThere, you can type in any search word and instantly see what episodes I have that cover that topic! :::::Want to pick Robyn's brain, hang out with her in Zoom meetings and a forum you can access in an app? Come join us in The Club!Are you a professional who wants to support families of kids with big, baffling behaviors? Then Being With is for you!Just need a little extra help? Head to RobynGobbel.com/FreeResources

While our understanding of neuroscience has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, learning how to apply it in our daily lives is a whole other ballgame, and my guest today is here to fill the gap. Jessica Sinarski is an author, speaker, and specialist in brain development whose superpower lies in connecting with kids at the brain level, and she's here to talk all things neuroscience and emotional literacy.   She shares how she translates neuroscience into action steps for educators and children, and why it's crucial to give children the language necessary to openly communicate their emotions. We're exploring why emotional literacy must be an integral part of schools, and how cultivating awareness around your thoughts and feelings generates the momentum required to lead your school forward.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/318

I've been noticing a lot of articles and posts lately about emotional regulation. I've even seen it mentioned that difficulty with regulating emotions is the ONE symptom of ADHD that everyone who is diagnosed experiences.    Because of this, terms like 'overreactive', 'maladaptive', and 'dysfunctional' may be used to describe our kids and their choices. We probably also know adults who could be described this way as well.   In this week's podcast/YouTube episode with Jessica Sinarski, we are talking all about emotions, thoughts, feelings, memories, and experiences. You'll hear why we both believe in accepting and allowing ALL emotions, why we dislike the terms I mentioned above, and why I absolutely love the resources Jessica has created to support kids with emotional regulation.  Here's a clip from the episode: And what I saw my field do a lot, at least in my training early on, is lean way more toward thoughts. Like, you know, you can fix your behavior if you fix your thoughts. And what I saw in practice was that, just, that just didn't work for most of the... most of the folks I worked with. And I'm not knocking cognitive behavioral therapy if, you know, if that works well for your brain, great. But I found, particularly related to trauma, I think it's also very true in the world of ADHD and certainly with autism and, and other ways that we can be wired, that that's just one tiny part of how we function and who we are and what makes us, us. And so we want to, we do want to pay attention to sensations, all eight of our senses, we do want to pay attention to, maybe what some of those deeper memories are.    On a personal note: Struggling with emotional regulation is embarrassing, frustrating, and overwhelming. It comes with its own consequences. Here's an old video of me sharing a time when I was disregulated, and talking about why I am not a fan of artificial consequences for our kids in those moments.   I'm glad you are here, and I'll see you again next week! You can find Jessica at www.jessicasinarski.com.

How do you take control of your brain when it feels like you're going to flip your lid? How can you be there for your students and family when you feel so worn down and spread thin? That's what we talk about today as we're joined by special guest, Jessica Sinarski. If you'd like to support the show, click here.If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101.Support the show

As a school counselor, you've likely worked with a student who needed a little sensory support. But how can we help to support these students with sensory issues? Today I am joined by therapist and brain science expert Jessica Sinarski, who is giving us some wonderful insight into the eight senses and helping our students who benefit from various types of sensory input.           Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes trauma-sensitive brain science practical, helping parents and professionals unlock resilience in themselves and their students. She is also the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Light Up the Learning Brain, Hello Anger, and more.         Jessica is a wealth of knowledge about supporting our students' sensory needs! In this episode, she is sharing what the eight senses are, signs that a student may need sensory support, and how to add sensory input into the school day. This episode is packed with incredibly helpful information and tips that I know you'll be able to use with your students who need a little extra support.       *     Show Notes: https://brightfutures-counseling.com/podcast-episodes/supporting-student-sensory-needs           *     Resources Mentioned:           Episode 107, How School Counselor Can Help Kids Feel and Deal with Anger with Jessica Sinarski: https://brightfutures-counseling.com/podcast-episodes/help-kids-with-anger            Check out Jessica's website for parents and helping professionals: http://www.JessicaSinarski.com          Visit the Brave Brains website for counselor toolkits and instructions for purchase orders: https://jessicasinarski.com/edu          Read the "Understanding the Brain-->Senses-->Behavior Connection" blog: https://bravebrains.com/blog/senses-schools/          Join the IMPACT Membership: https://www.stressfreeschoolcounseling.com/impact            Enroll in the Stress-Free School Counseling Course: https://www.stressfreeschoolcounseling.com/enroll         *     Connect with Rachel:     Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bright-Futures-Counseling     Blog: https://brightfutures-counseling.com/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightfuturescounseling/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2473191466030095     If you are enjoying School Counseling Simplified please follow and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/school-counseling-simplified-podcast/id1534494971

Are there wrong ways to parent? How can we be aware if any of these bleed into our own practices? In this episode, we delve into the intricate landscape of modern child rearing, navigating the complexities with the insightful Jessica Sinarski as our guide. Join us as we explore the world of mindful parenting and trauma-informed child rearing. Jessica passionately discusses the profound impact of the internet and social media on today's caregivers and the developing minds of their children. She takes us on a journey through the "downstairs brain attention," offering practical wisdom on setting social media boundaries and managing the relentless cascade of stimuli. With a compassionate focus on embracing and finding our way through the experiences that fuel anger, Jessica shares her expertise in addressing trauma with both adults and kids, emphasizing the importance of caregivers beyond biological parents. Discover the transformative power of supporting children in learning more about their emotions, effectively managing behavior, and unlocking their untapped potential. Jessica, an instigator of hope, guides us toward a path where hope, peace, and connection allow us to feel a little more safe, seen, and valued in the ever-evolving landscape of mindful parenting. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion that will undoubtedly reshape your approach to raising the next generation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Beyond Measure community today:https://podcast.wellevatr.com/beyond-measure

Trauma can take on various forms and how children experience trauma will vary from child to child. Similarly, how to talk to children about this will vary. It is important to know how the brain is impacted by trauma and what that means for therapists, parents, teachers etc as they seek to help and nurture children who need to heal. Jessica Sinarski is a certified adoption therapist and now dedicates her work to helping the helpers. She creates resources for families and caregivers who seek to do this work well, informed by an ever-growing body of knowledge about how trauma impacts the developing brain. Today she shares her very practical wisdom on this topic - so helpful!

JESSICA SINARSKI, LPCMH (licensed professional counselor of mental health) is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike.    Jessica makes social-emotional learning (SEL) practical, equipping parents and professionals with deeply trauma-informed tools. She is the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Your Magic Backpack series, and the forthcoming Light Up the Learning Brain (Sept. 2023). She also shares her expertise as a contributor to magazines, blogs, and podcasts. Jessica lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three busy boys.   Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Jessica Sinarski about understanding how the brain develops to better understand your child's behavior and to help guide them into self-regulation. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Understanding the brain/body connection and how it leads to better parenting. Remembering our children's brains are still growing and developing up to the age of 25. Decision making, reactions, and abilities can be limited in different ways while the brain is still developing. Understanding brain development and how you can shift the way you respond and show up for your kids when they act out or have problems with impulsivity, attention or organization. How do we help a child to self-regulate? Did you know there are hidden senses? How do you identify what will help calm your child without escalating the situation? What are the Upstairs Brain and Downstairs Brain? How to diffuse a situation when you and your child are both worked up over something. Sometimes your child is unable to respond appropriately because there is too much information to process. Applying what you know about the brain to how you, the parent, reacts. Having compassion for yourself and for your child when you don't react appropriately.   Links Mentioned: The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553386697?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_5ZYP8RVDB7NTRE0TFB0Z Resources for Educators: https://jessicasinarski.com/resources Pre-order Your Amazing Brain: The Epic Illustrated Guide by Jessica Sinarski https://www.amazon.com/Your-Amazing-Brain-Illustrated-Guide/dp/1931636508 Pre-order Light Up the Learning Brain: 7 Keys to Reducing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom by Jessica Sinarski https://www.amazon.com/Light-Learning-Brain-Disruptive-Classroom/dp/1931636524   Connect with Jessica: Website https://jessicasinarski.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jessicasinarski Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicasinarski/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBrgcNLcawI88bOk5kmojkQ Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom YouTube https://www.youtube.com/WhinyPaluza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're an educator, this episode is for you! Jessica Sinarski is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, and a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. We are especially excited about her book "The Amazing Brain" which will be released on October 12th, 2023. As a special bonus, if you pre-order the book before 10/11/23 you get a totally free, activity-packed bonus digital offer to accompany the book. Check it out at the links below! still face video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTSXc6sARg www.jessicasinarski.com IG @jessicasinarski Order by October 11th for a pre-order bonus: ncyi.org/youramazingbrain

If you're an educator, this episode is for you! Jessica Sinarski is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, and a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. We are especially excited about her book "The Amazing Brain" which will be released on October 12th, 2023. As a special bonus, if you pre-order the book before 10/11/23 you get a totally free, activity-packed bonus digital offer to accompany the book. Check it out at the links below! still face video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTSXc6sARg www.jessicasinarski.com IG @jessicasinarski Order by October 11th for a pre-order bonus: ncyi.org/youramazingbrain

Since high school, Jessica Sinarski knew that she wanted to be a therapist. She found that empathy was a strength of hers and she wanted to lean into it. She originally didn't want to work with kids but that all changed during an internship she had in graduate school at Boston College. She thought that she would work in the marriage and family counseling space or in premarital counseling but then everything shifted when she had a couple of kids in foster care on her caseload. Jessica recalls, “I found my calling.” Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) and a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and instigator of hope. Her extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform called BraveBrains which is “a resource and training platform for K-12 educators and beyond. Using innovative solutions rooted in brain science, we empower children and adults to reach their full potential.” In this podcast, Jessica discusses her academic and professional journey, how the mission and vision of BraveBrains has transformed over the years, and how she makes Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practical, available, and easy to understand for parents and professionals. During her internship at Boston College, she was at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC). Jessica shares “there were several kids in foster care on my caseload, and it was just heartbreaking. Growing up's hard enough. And then there not only was there instability at home, but these seemed to be the kids that got passed around professionally as well and that broke my heart.” Her first job out of graduate school was at a foster adoption child welfare support agency in the South Bronx in New York City “and it became very clear, very quickly that I didn't know what I needed to know to be helpful” so she studied to become certified as an adoption therapist. She also learned about attachment in the brain and Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson's work around The Whole-Brain Child and making brain science really accessible. Jessica worked alongside Jonathan Baylin who is ”just a brain nerd, he just loves neuroscience. He's a clinical psychologist and the author, co-author of a couple books and we would, we would talk about this stuff.” Jessica is the author of multiple books including Your Amazing Brain, the award-winning Riley the Brave series, and Light Up the Learning Brain. One of her newest books is Riley the Brave's Big Feelings Activity Book: A Trauma-Informed Guide for Counselors, Educators, and Parents. She admits “it's kind of funny to me that I'm a therapist who writes kids' books now. I mean, I write other books too, but I didn't like therapeutic kids' books. I very rarely found one that I liked. There are more out now that are great, but I struggled to find things that kids could relate to and so, I guess, that's part of my passion now is how do we make the tough stuff a little less tough?” Jessica offers a multitude of advice to those interested in the field of psychology, social work, and especially those interested in opening their own practice or business. She points out “I haven't seen a school yet that actually talks about or has a course on how do you open and run and maintain a business or a practice.” So, she says don't be afraid to ask for help. She states, “You don't have to have everything figured out” and remember “the value of collaborating and networking, especially if you're going into private practice like solo private practice because it can be so lonely.” What other advice does Jessica offer? Pay attention to what lights you up. She says, “Pay attention to your passion because you're much more likely to be persistent with it if you are passionate about it, that's grit 101, right?” In response to my question “what's one of the most important things you've learned in your life thus far?”,

Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is an author, speaker, and instigator of hope. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica offers deeply trauma-informed support and education for home, school, and community audiences. With her decades of experience in the child welfare field, Jessica helps parents and professionals understand what's really going on, why it's happening, and how to find the way forward! On today's episode, Jessica talks with us about how she works to help educators learn more about trauma and approach teaching through a trauma informed lens. She also talks about how Riley the Brave came to be and shares about her latest Riley project that was recently released. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or have a child in your life, you will be sure to get something out of this episode! If you are interested in learning more about Jessica, you can find her at jessicasinarski.com and bravebrains.com. Jessica is also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can always email Jessica's team with specific questions at info@jessicasinarski.com   For FULL episode notes, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-pemberton/support

One of the strongest emotions we'll experience on this journey is grief. How do you work through this so you better help your child?  It's not easy. In fact, grief itself, is a journey. We experience this because this journey is hard, and we have lost a lot. So have our children. And helping them heal is a priority. But in order to better help our children heal and process their own grief, we must learn to process ours and arrive to a place of healing.  Fortunately, we have amazing partners and leaders like Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH. A Little More About Jessica... Jessica's superpower is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a therapist, consultant, and educator led her to create the resource and training platform—BraveBrains. In addition to speaking engagements all over the country, Jessica partners with schools, child welfare agencies, and other organizations to help adults become healers for hurting children. She is also the mom of 3 busy boys. How To Connect With Jessica... Order a copy of Riley The Brave's Big Feelings Activity Book Check out Jessica's Safe To Feel Sad blog post Thanks for stopping by this week ;-) 

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Jessica Sinarski, licensed professional counselor of mental health, educator, and speaker about helping children identify their emotions and process them in a healthy way.  Jessica has extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator which has led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. And she has just published her newest children's book, Riley the Brave's Big Feelings Activity Book: A Trauma-Informed Guide for Counselors, Educators, and Parents, which is full of engaging content and trauma-sensitive strategies to help children understand the brain science behind big feelings and how to deal with them.  Website: bravebrains.com

Get 1 Hour CE credit for this episodeHow do we help kids with intense anger when their parents say they "refuse" to try the strategies they have been taught? Guest Jessica Sinarski shares her trauma-informed strategies to teach children about their brain and help them understand and regulate their emotions. Whether it is helping them strengthen that "staircase" between their upstairs brain and their downstairs brain or helping them get familiar with their "acting before thinking" and "thinking before acting" teams, Jessica has clear and effective strategies that clinicians and parents can implement easily.  Jessica Sinarski is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, author, speaker, and instigator of hope. She offers deeply trauma-informed support and education for home, school, and community audiences. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Her extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. She's the author of several books including the upcoming RILEY THE BRAVE'S BIG FEELINGS ACTIVITY BOOK- a trauma-informed guide for counsellors, educators and parents. Highlights Why kids struggle with "using their strategies"How to teach kids about the upstairs brain and downstairs brainStrengthening the staircaseCo-regulation and the staircaseScaffolding toward naming emotionsWhy animal representation may be the most effective toolWriting a letter from the tiger brainResourceshttps://bravebrains.com/https://jessicasinarski.com/Connecthttps://www.instagram.com/jessicasinarski/https://twitter.com/jessicasinarskihttps://www.facebook.com/jessicasinarskiDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligibleFREE 1 HOUR CE Credit https://drtamarasoles.com/episode-38/

Today Julie and Ginger invite Jessica Sinarski into the studio. If you think her name seems familiar, then you are correct. Jessica has been here before. This is her second appearance with us!  Jessica is a therapist, speaker and change maker. She is the founder of Brave Brains and the author of the Riley the Brave series, Hello Anger and more. Her latest book, Riley the Brave's Sensational Senses, teaches children about their senses with strategies for emotional regulation. Jessica recently began her deep dive into the world of the senses. She saw that sensory processing was difficult for kids from foster care.  In fact, she claims that almost all children with early childhood trauma have issues with sensory processing. We are all familiar with the five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch – but Jessica says there are three more!  Listen in to learn about those additional senses. Additionally, Jessica has great advice on how adults can help children deal with difficult sensory input.  She says, “Let's be curious!!!! Let's be proactive! Let's be flexible!” To order Jessica's books, go to ATN's bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/AttachmentTraumaNetwork. To learn more about her work go to her websites at www.BraveBrains.com and www.JessicaSinarski.com . Or – read Jessica's blog posts, Understanding the BRAIN —> SENSES —> BEHAVIOR Connection and From Stuck and Suicidal to Feeling Safe and in Control .

All behavior comes from the brain. I used to think that was reductionist. But in this episode we talk about trauma, attachment loss, the brain and the connection between these things and behavior. If we don't understand trauma and brain science, many children and parents experience blame, shame and failure. In reality, many trauma responses and challenging behaviors are a sign of growth.Superheroes are born from adversity. Villain stories are often similar, but with no safety provided along the way. The more we understand our brains and our children's brains, the more we can help them to grow into the super humans they are capable of becoming.This week, Dr. Laura Anderson brings on Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH to share tips for parents to use to help both themselves and their children work through the hard stuff. You have to believe there is hope in this approach to try it, and you have to try this approach to believe it.Jessica's superpower is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. She is living this out as a licensed mental health counselor & supervisor, bilingual author, and dynamic presenter. Since she loathes the dry, adult language found in many “therapy books,” she crafted the RILEY THE BRAVE series to be books that children and parents can't wait to read and re-read.What You Will Learn:Why it is important to BOTH Celebrate the courage of survival AND celebrate learning to trustWhy it is important to understand the upstairs downstairs brain, and tips for staying regulated so you can build a staircase between the two sectionsHow we can help parents wrap their minds around why brain science matters, and how to our kids about it.Key concepts for parents to help their children stay regulatedResources:www.RileyTheBrave.orghttps://bravebrains.com

We are pleased to welcome back our good friend, and therapist, Jessica Sinarski from Brave Brains.  Jessica is a highly sought-after therapist, author, and speaker. Extensive post-graduate training and nearly 20 years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children. BraveBrains is a resource and training platform for home, school, and community. Using innovative solutions rooted in brain science, Jessica and her team empower children and adults to heal from early life adversity. From the classroom to the counseling office, from prisons to child protection agencies, from churches to parent support programs…if you're involved with people who have experienced trauma, they're here to help!  How To Connect With Jessica... www.BraveBrains.com/resources Trauma-Sensitive Tips for Teachers   School Counselor Guide   Resource bundles for elementary teachers and counselors   Moving Beyond Trauma-Informed CEU series    *Coming soon: www.JessicaSinarski.com Jessica has also created a wonderful resource, in conjuction with the Riley The Brave series, entitled Riley The Brave Sensational Senses Resource Bundle. Click Here to get your copy! Thanks for stopping by this week!

Dealing with frequent and intense meltdowns in preschool and school-aged children can be exhausting! Sometimes they are due to sensory processing challenges. The human brain processes 11 million bits of information every second, which comes in through our eight (not five) senses. Neurodivergence and trauma can bias the brain toward quick, defensive reactions to all that sensory input. This often leads to frustrating behaviors and learning disruptions. This workshop will provide some eye-opening sensory basics in a child-friendly format along with practical takeaways that can be integrated into your busy day.

Dealing with frequent and intense meltdowns in preschool and school-aged children can be exhausting! Sometimes they are due to sensory processing challenges. The human brain processes 11 million bits of information every second, which comes in through our eight (not five) senses. Neurodivergence and trauma can bias the brain toward quick, defensive reactions to all that sensory input. This often leads to frustrating behaviors and learning disruptions. This workshop will provide some eye-opening sensory basics in a child-friendly format along with practical takeaways that can be integrated into your busy day. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Free Resources + Shop Brave Brains Website #107: Helping Children Understand Their Big Feelings with author, Jessica Sinarski #140: Helpful Strategies for Tough School Mornings with Jessica Sinarski Join The Village (used code: podcast)

Caregivers ask me all the time … how can I teach my loved ones skills to soothe themselves, stop a meltdown, or regulate themselves. Understanding the sensory system is key to answering those questions and you can get some ideas on how to do that with my guest this week, Jessica Sinarski. We first met Jessica in episode #099, Insight on Trauma, Attachment, and Sensory Systems. She returns to talk about her upcoming book aimed at normalizing sensory processing differences and helping kids understand their sensory systems.We talk about her beginnings in work with trauma and resilience, the sensory system and why our kids get big feelings, how Riley the Brave came to be, and why stories are effective as teaching tools.While this book isn't about kids with FASD, it is a book that will help kids with FASD and their parents and caregivers. I think you will find Jessica has taken a subject that many adults don't understand and put it in a format that will reach kids and their parents. Be sure to check out the Show Notes for a link to our blog to order a copy and follow Jessica.Show Notes: Check out our blog for all the links at FASD SuccessSmells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children. She is the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Hello, Anger, and more.  I asked Jessica to come on the podcast to talk about her newest Riley the Brave children's book and parent resource all about sensory processing challenges. In this episode, you'll learn:What our senses are (There's more than the 5 you learned in kindergarten!)How our experience of our senses impacts behaviorWays to empower your child to get their sensory needs metRiley the Brave's Sensational Senses will be released on October 6th, 2022. You can preorder now through October 5th and receive special bonuses at https://www.rileythebrave.org/senses. You can also find Jessica at http://bravebrains.com/blog/ and learn more about her course for therapists at https://bravebrains.com/moving-beyond-trauma-informed/Read a summary and full episode transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/sensesOver on my website you can find:Video series and ebook Trauma, Memory, and Behaviors (FREE)What Behavior Really Is: Video Series & eBook (FREE)Brilliance of Attachment: eBook (FREE)Ongoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being With*****Not sure where to start? With 100 episodes, it's hard to know what episodes to listen to first!The START HERE private podcast takes the guess-work out. I curated the 10 episodes I think you should listen to first. Because it's a special private podcast, It's only available by invitation- so head over to RobynGobbel.com/StartHere to get yours. You'll then be able to listen in whatever podcast player you use! *******The Club is a virtual community for the families of kids with big, baffling behaviors and the professionals who support them. https://robyngobbel.com/theclubApplications for the 2023 cohort of Being With ~ a year-long immersive and holistic program for parenting professionals ~ are now open! https://robyngobbel.com/beingwith

It is so common for school counselors to work with students who struggle with anger and wouldn't it be amazing if you felt confident and prepared to successfully work with these students? Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH, is joining us today as our “resident anger expert” and is giving us so much useful information on how to best work with students who struggle with anger. In this episode, we are chatting with Jessica Sinarski on how to help kids feel and deal with anger. She shares strategies for talking to kids about the brain science behind anger, tips for working with students with trauma, how to support parents of these students, and easily applicable anger management strategies for counselors. Jessica is a wealth of knowledge on supporting these students and is sharing so much helpful information and resources to help us better serve our students who struggle with anger. Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH, is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes trauma-sensitive brain science practical, helping parents and professionals unlock resilience in themselves and their students. She is also the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Hello, Anger, and more. Show Notes: https://brightfutures-counseling.com/podcast-episodes/help-kids-with-anger Resources Mentioned: Hello, Anger book BraveBrains Free Resources Finding Our Way Forward in the Aftermath of Violence – Blog Post Parents Corner with free webinar and book shop Sign up for the IMPACT Summer Summit here Join my school counselor membership IMPACT here! Connect with Jessica: Website Instagram Connect with Rachel on social media: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest  Youtube If you are enjoying School Counseling Simplified please follow and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

The brain gets its info from inside, outside, and all places in between. The most common conversation is of the 5 external facing senses, but what is often overlooked are the internal senses: vestibular, proprioception, and interoception. This episode looks at parenting from a brain based perspective and covers what parents need to know to lead to greater regulation in their homes. Dr. Laura Anderson invites Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH back to the Real World Parenting podcast for a conversation on sensory integration and the connection between the sensory system, brain, heart bodies, behavior, and connection in family.Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children. She is the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Hello, Anger, and more.What You Will Learn:Sensory systems that need more or less do not make you weak. It's just how you're wired and it makes life rich.Reasons to reroute your energy into developing your kid's language around sensory feelingsHow you can work with your child to help them learn to regulateProactive steps to take to regulate your child's sensory systemTips to navigate the shame and guilt that comes with sensory dysregulationResources:www.rileythebrave.org/senseshttps://bravebrains.com

As we continue our series, Becoming Pro-Human, we are diving into all things sensory related and talking about sensory and emotional challenges. To do that, we've invited the best of the best to the show. Our good friend Jessica Sinarski from BraveBrains! She's the author of the Riley The Brave children's series, including the new edition, Riley The Brave's Sensational Senses.  Jessica's super-power is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. She is living this out as a licensed mental health counselor & supervisor, bilingual author, and dynamic presenter. She has shared her expertise as a contributor to magazines, blogs, and podcasts and travels the country spreading this brainy message of hope. She is also the mom of 3 busy boys. How To Connect With Jessica... Visit the BraveBrains site Pre-order Riley The Brave's Sensational Senses Follow Jessica on Instagram Thanks for stopping by this week ;-) 

Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children. She is the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Hello, Anger, and more. This is Jessica's third time on the show! Anytime she has a new book, I'm dying to get her back on the SMA. Jessica's ability to help kids and parents understand brain science in order to support emotional management is incredible. I walk away from every conversation with Jessica feeling like I have a ton of new tools to support my child and myself.  Listen in to hear Jessica share: What anger is and why it's so crucial to talk about it now The importance of recognizing anger as a protection mechanism Why we need to recognize that anger is not bad The vicious cycle of anger and shame  How mom overwhelm triggers anger The importance of really accessing our anger and working through it vs avoiding it and stuffing it (which ultimately forces it to show up in dysfunctional ways) How to explicitly ask for help with your anger or shame Why it was important to her to write a book that honors anger, not shut it down Links mentioned: Connect with Jessica: www.bravebrains.com Book Jess: info@bravebrains.com Shop Books: www.rileythebrave.org/bookstorev2 Jessica on IG Jessica on Twitter Jessica on Facebook Sponsor info and promo codes: Please find our sponsor information here: shamelessmom.com/sponsor/ Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com

"Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around us in awareness." - James Thurber In this episode, Jessica shares her story and highlights: Understanding anger as a secondary emotion and moving away from categorizing anger as "bad" The brain science behind anger and the function(s) of anger How new habits change us by rewiring our neurological connections The privilege of the chance to better oneself and how we can all contribute to a healthier global community Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator-led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children. She is the author of the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Hello, Anger, and more. Find Jessica on Instagram @jessicasinarski. Check out Jessica's new book “Hello Anger”: www.rileythebrave.org/helloanger   Find additional helpful resources by visiting the Parents Corner: https://www.rileythebrave.org/lesson-plans-activities    Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ To get my freebies, head over to: www.heatherchauvin.com/energy 

We've spent the past 7 years explaining the brain, and how trauma impacts it, in a very simple fashion because, well, most of us are parents, and caregivers, not medical experts. That's precisely why we love the work that Jessica Sinarski is doing through BrainBrains and the books and resources she's created. This interview was enlightening, refreshing, and thought-provoking!

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk with Jessica Sinarski. She is a renowned mental health professional and author, having authored Riley the Brave, Riley the Brave Returns to School, and What's Inside Your Backpack. Jessica's superpower is making brain science accessible and entertaining for both children and adults. Jessica says that she loves to take “her brain nerdy self and marry it with what everyone needs to know about the brain and attachment and development”. In this podcast, Jessica explains exactly what she means by “Reframing the Narrative”. Find her books in ATN's bookstore here: https://bookshop.org/shop/AttachmentTraumaNetwork. ATN is thrilled to have Jessica presenting a pre-conference workshop at our upcoming 5th Annual Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference, February 20-25, 2022. There's still time to register! Learn more at www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/conference

All behavior comes from the brain. I used to think that was reductionist. But in this episode we talk about trauma, attachment loss, the brain and the connection between these things and behavior. If we don't understand trauma and brain science, many children and parents experience blame, shame and failure. In reality, many trauma responses and challenging behaviors are a sign of growth.Superheroes are born from adversity. Villain stories are often similar, but with no safety provided along the way. The more we understand our brains and our children's brains, the more we can help them to grow into the super humans they are capable of becoming.This week, Dr. Laura Anderson brings on Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH to share tips for parents to use to help both themselves and their children work through the hard stuff. You have to believe there is hope in this approach to try it, and you have to try this approach to believe it.Jessica's superpower is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. She is living this out as a licensed mental health counselor & supervisor, bilingual author, and dynamic presenter. Since she loathes the dry, adult language found in many “therapy books,” she crafted the RILEY THE BRAVE series to be books that children and parents can't wait to read and re-read.What You Will Learn:Why it is important to BOTH Celebrate the courage of survival AND celebrate learning to trustWhy it is important to understand the upstairs downstairs brain, and tips for staying regulated so you can build a staircase between the two sectionsHow we can help parents wrap their minds around why brain science matters, and how to our kids about it.Key concepts for parents to help their children stay regulatedResources:www.RileyTheBrave.orghttps://bravebrains.com

The P.A.C.E. framework teaches us to be playful, accepting, curious and empathetic. Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, author, and speaker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create BraveBrains , a resource and training platform for home, school, and community. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children.

The P.A.C.E. framework teaches us to be playful, accepting, curious and empathetic. Jessica Sinarski is a highly sought-after therapist, author, and speaker. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create BraveBrains , a resource and training platform for home, school, and community. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children.

Is your child struggling with anxiety about going back to school? How do you navigate the uncertainties of a new school year? If you and your child are feeling stressed about all the changes and upheaval surrounding school, you are not alone! Classroom anxiety is more common than you think. We have some super helpful information to get you and your kids on the right track for a more calm and connected school year!    Today's episode is absolutely packed with essential information and practical application. This podcast will help you better understand and connect with your child in their struggle with anxiety and possibly even trauma. Stacy Bellward (podcast host) and Lynne Jackson (co-founder of Connected Families) are joined by Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH, (Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health) and author of the book Riley the Brave Makes it to School. Using brain science research, Jessica equips parents, teachers, and other professionals to meet the needs of kids who are struggling, and to better incorporate effective trauma-sensitive practices into their interactions with children. Beneath the surface, a child's challenging behavior can often be anxiety. Entering into these tough situations with calm and safety are absolutely key in reaching your child. When kids externalize these big feelings, they need a safe place to land, and to work through, what is really going on in their brains and in their hearts. When you can understand their behavior and safely communicate I am for you, you can better help your child heal.  Powerful and practical tools you will gain in this podcast: The research of what is happening in a child's brain when they are anxious, and how that behavior may play out in unexpected waysHow to help both you and your child when reacting in the “downstairs brain”Understanding the “turtle,” “tiger,” and “porcupine” response in your child (and in yourself!)Practical ways to apply this information to your child's back-to-school challenges and classroom anxietyThe power of connection within the Connected Families Framework  We've compiled a list of great resources for you below, and as always, we are here for you and would love for you to connect with us! (Or check out our parent coaching options.) Resources from Jessica Sinarski: Riley the Brave Makes it to School Brave Brains websiteRiley the BraveWhat's Inside Your Backpack?  Connected Families resources mentioned in this podcast: 4 Messages Every Child Longs to Hear (FREE ebook)Connected Families FrameworkSolve That After-School Crabbiness Additional resources mentioned: The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence CohenAttachment Play by Aletha SolterGood News for Little Hearts series (including Buster Tries to Bail) Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success by Jennifer VeenendallConnection Zoo, a play-based learning tool that helps kids build social and emotional skillsGo Zen, online social and emotional learning programs for kids ages 6-15 Guest bio:  Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH, equips parents and professionals to be healers for hurting children. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, she ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician, consultant, and parent educator led her to create the resource and training platform she couldn't find elsewhere: BraveBrains. Jessica continues to work as a therapist and clinical supervisor at an innovative adoption support agency in Delaware and serves on the board of directors at the largest Head Start provider in the Bronx, NY. She has shared her expertise as a contributor to magazines, blogs, and podcasts. At home, Jessica's three busy boys will forever keep her laughing and learning. If you are not currently following us on Instagram we encourage you to check it out. Our community is growing there and we'd love to partner with you in your parenting with tim...

You're trying to get your child out the door for school and he has a meltdown. What do you do now? Do you push harder? Do you back off? In this episode, Jessica Sinarski teaches us about P.A.C.E. and how to use Playfulness, Acceptance Curiosity, and Empathy to help get your child's upstairs (thinking) brain back online. This is a practical and helpful conversation. We also talk about her brand new book, Riley the Brave Makes it to School. It's a fantastic story for kids and adults about how to tackle the morning challenges that can make mornings challenging for many families. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Brave Brains Website Connect with Jessica on Instagram Connect with Jessica on Facebook Connect with Jessica on Twitter Riley the Brave Makes It to School: A Story With Tips and Tricks for Tough Transitions* by Jessica Sinarski Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings* by Jessica Sinarski #107: Helping Children Understand Their Big Feelings with author, Jessica Sinarski #66: Can Neurofeedback Help Your Adopted Child? (with Sarah Jordan) Overcoming Blocked Care for Dads: An Interactive Workshop The Village *This is an affiliate link

You're trying to get your child out the door for school and he has a meltdown. What do you do now? Do you push harder? Do you back off? In this episode, Jessica Sinarski teaches us about P.A.C.E. and how to use Playfulness, Acceptance Curiosity, and Empathy to help get your child's upstairs (thinking) brain back online. This is a practical and helpful conversation. We also talk about her brand new book, Riley the Brave Makes it to School. It's a fantastic story for kids and adults about how to tackle the morning challenges that can make mornings challenging for many families. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Brave Brains Website Connect with Jessica on Instagram Connect with Jessica on Facebook Connect with Jessica on Twitter Riley the Brave Makes It to School: A Story With Tips and Tricks for Tough Transitions* by Jessica Sinarski Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings* by Jessica Sinarski #107: Helping Children Understand Their Big Feelings with author, Jessica Sinarski #66: Can Neurofeedback Help Your Adopted Child? (with Sarah Jordan) Overcoming Blocked Care for Dads: An Interactive Workshop The Village *This is an affiliate link

In life, we all have different experiences that affect us in various ways. Childhood trauma, for an instance, isn't always the big event you see on TV or read about online; it could be something as small as an argument with your parents or being bullied at school. These traumatic events can play a role in our adult lives and are difficult to recognize until later when they manifest themselves through behavioral patterns because of anxiety from one's past has come up for them again. As parents, we need to be aware of these things especially as we are raising our children. What are the different ways that trauma can affect us as individuals, as parents, and our children? How does a deeper understanding of one's self help in raising children who thrive? Explore these topics with our guest, Jessica Sinarski on this week's podcast. Jessica's message is simple: parents and professionals should work together to help heal hurting children. Combining user-friendly brain science with her own personal experiences and expertise, she speaks passionately about how we all have the power to make a difference for our kids. Her extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician, consultant, and parent educator led her to create the resource and platform that she couldn't find elsewhere: BraveBrains. Jessica now shares her expertise with many schools and child welfare agencies. She writes children's books that are more than just stories for kids, such as What's Inside Your Backpack? and Riley the Brave Makes It To School (available June 2021 ). Jessica continues to work as a therapist and clinical supervisor at an innovative adoption support agency in Delaware and serves on the board of directors at the largest Head Start provider in the Bronx, NY. A mother of three boys, she has shared her expertise as a contributor to magazines, blogs, and podcasts. What you'll learn  Finding a 'happy middle ground' and getting past the trauma Breaking the 'generational curse' and instilling a better future for our children How the brain works in certain situations -- and how can this affect your habits Favorite Quote:  You can be the boss of your brain. Connect with Jessica Sinarski Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RileytheBrave/ (BraveBrains) Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicasinarski (@JessicaSinarski) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasinarski/ (@jessicasinarski) Resources mentioned on this episode Renewing Hope for a Brighter Future: https://bravebrains.com/ (BraveBrains)

Karen welcomes counselor and author Jessica Sinarski to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on her work in making brain science accessible and entertaining, and how her Riley The Brave books have helped patients of all ages.

We've spent the past 7 years explaining the brain, and how trauma impacts it, in a very simple fashion because, well, most of us are parents, and caregivers, not medical experts. That's precisely why we love the work that Jessica Sinarski is doing through BrainBrains and the books and resources she's created. This interview was enlightening, refreshing, and thought-provoking!

Jessica's superpower is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. She is living this out as a clinical supervisor, nationally known speaker, author, and Shameless Mom of 3. She is also the founder and director of the training and resource platform BraveBrains. This is Jessica’s second time on the show.  I was so excited to have her back because talking to her about brain science is so incredibly helpful and insightful.  Learning from Jessica makes me a better woman, leader, and mom.  Listen in to hear Jessica share: How our stories lead us to shame spirals and keep us in shame spirals How our shame spirals are more dramatically triggered while parenting in a pandemic Why she is calling her sons “explorers” to appreciate and honor the ways their brains are differently wired How to engage your “upstairs brain” to stay hopeful in hard times and shift your stories and narratives How we can help our kids shift their stories and narratives, especially around worry and shame Why she wrote What’s Inside Your Backpack? about a little girl’s worry and shame - and why she released it during the pandemic Why she opted to frame her story around a little girl who has an unsafe parent How and why she considered multiple layers of inclusivity when writing her book and having it illustrated How to introduce your kids about the “both/and” philosophy in order to foster hope and resiliency Links mentioned: Join my business training workshop on May 11th, 3 Essential Building Blocks To Growing A Successful Business Connect with Jessica and order What’s Inside Your Backpack Jessica on Instagram Jessica on Facebook Jessica on Twitter Thank you to our sponsors: Bulldog Online Yoga: Head to bulldogonline.com and use promo code SHAMELESS for a 30 day free trial and 50% off your next month! Cubo Ai: Go to https://bit.ly/3wPkIYf and use my code “SHAMELESS” for a discount off your order. Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/shameless12 and use code shameless12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!

Karen welcomes counselor and author Jessica Sinarski to the show to discuss her work in making brain science accessible and entertaining, and how her Riley The Brave books have helped patients of all ages. Part two of their conversation will be released on Tuesday, April 27th. 

Jessica Sinarski stays very busy making an impact wherever she can.  Jessica trains educators, parents, and professionals- helping them move beyond trauma informed.  Jessica is the founder of Brave Brains, an organization that provides resources and education for professionals, and is the author of two amazing children's books.  Jessica has a lot of ways she's impacting the world and we get to hear about some of the amazing things she's doing.  Jessica and I also have the opportunity to talk about lifting the shame for struggling parents and validating the experience of blocked care.  Hearing how Jessica passionately advocates for what parents need so that they can parent the way they want is a tremendous sigh of relief.  There's no room for blame or shame- just understanding the brain and approaching ourselves and each other with curiosity and compassion.You will want to check out all the amazingness Jessica is doing out in the world.  Brave Brains Resources and education for professionals (including educators)Moving Beyond Trauma Informed training for professionalsRiley the Brain Jessica's first children's book What's Inside Your Backpack Jessica's newest children's book!**********There are so many benefits (and no drawbacks!) to teaching kids and teens about the brain. I'll give you simple, fun ways to Teach Kids about their Awesome Brain. This 1.5 hour webinar airs live on Wed Oct 20. Everyone who registers will receive the recording so you don't have to attend live! CLICK HERE.

Do you have a child who quickly moves to the fear responses of fight, flight, or freeze? In this episode Lisa interviews Jessica Sinarski, a trauma-informed adoption therapist and the author of Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings. You'll love hearing about how her book helps children and their caregivers recognize these fear responses as courageous ways of coping in hard circumstances. As Riley, the little cub, embarks on a journey to overcome his fears, he learns that sometimes, being tough or loud isn't the bravest thing to be - sometimes it's asking for help, or being brave enough to let someone into your heart. This conversation and the book will give you hope for your children and for you too. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Connect with Jessica on Instagram Connect with Jessica on Facebook Riley the Brave: Parents Corner Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!* by Jessica Sinarski Brave Brains Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency* by Sharon Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon From Apathy to Empathy - course on Blocked Care Brain-based Parenting* by Dan Hughes and Jonathan Baylin The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment* by Lisa Qualls   *This is an affiliate link.  

Do you have a child who quickly moves to the fear responses of fight, flight, or freeze? In this episode Lisa interviews Jessica Sinarski, a trauma-informed adoption therapist and the author of Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings. You'll love hearing about how her book helps children and their caregivers recognize these fear responses as courageous ways of coping in hard circumstances. As Riley, the little cub, embarks on a journey to overcome his fears, he learns that sometimes, being tough or loud isn't the bravest thing to be - sometimes it's asking for help, or being brave enough to let someone into your heart. This conversation and the book will give you hope for your children and for you too. Relevant Links: Connect with Jessica on Instagram Connect with Jessica on Facebook Riley the Brave: Parents Corner Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!* by Jessica Sinarski Brave Brains Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency* by Sharon Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon From Apathy to Empathy - course on Blocked Care Brain-based Parenting* by Dan Hughes and Jonathan Baylin The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment* by Lisa Qualls   *This is an affiliate link.  

Heather and Jon welcome Jess, author of Riley the Brave and founder of BraveBrains, to the Fringy bit! She is a skilled counselor who understands the neuroscience of trauma and anxiety and finds amazing ways to explain it to kids in language they can understand.