NorthernRecharge2025

Behavior management can be a very challenging aspect of the work we do. Often times, there are factors we are unaware of and unable to control that contribute to challenging behaviors. In this course, we will discuss some of the basic principles in behavior management as well as explore some alternative methods to encourage more positive behavior in program spaces.

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if a student's inappropriate behavior is really a problem prior to correcting them? This session is adapted from a Little Flower Yoga teacher training activity and will challenge not only your thoughts and beliefs about your student's behavior, but also your own personal reaction to their behavior. Attendees will be given tools to decipher the difference along with examples and guided activities to explore if the "inappropriate behavior" is really a problem or if it is their reaction to the behavior. Attendees will work together to find solutions and ways to regulate themselves if they discover that the problem is not the student's behavior itself but the participant's reaction to the behavior. Come prepared to challenge yourself and your thoughts.

Now more than ever, our youth need social support and a sense of belonging outside of school time. This session explores how neuroscience can inform the way we facilitate learning experiences and healthy group dynamics. We’ll dive into the basics of neurotransmitters and their functions, the way stress affects the developing brain, and the link between mindfulness and emotional regulation. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the mind and an actionable toolkit of techniques to cultivate a culture of social growth.