Parents First Training

The power of self-regulation is foundational to our well-being—shaped by both our neurobiology and life experiences. But how can we nurture it? How can we integrate it with another super-power - play?

Join Us on Saturday, March 29, 2025 (12-3pm EDT), for ORI's interactive seminar, useful for psychotherapy professionals, educators and parents: The Primal Power of Play & Self-Regulation: Advanced Psychoneurobiological Perspectives

Explore the deep connection between play, emotional regulation, and brain health. Through practical tools, cutting-edge neurobiology, and interactive learning, you'll discover how play isn’t just fun—it’s essential for developing emotional resilience and self-regulation.

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Continuing Education: 3 CEs for NYS Psychologists, NYS Social Workers, the APA and Licensed Psychoanalysts

🔗 Register now to Via: https://orinyc.org/the-primal-power-of-play-self-regulation-advanced-psychoneurobiological-perspectives/

The Power of Perspective: A Simple Parenting Tool

When conflict arises with your child, it's easy to focus only on your side of the story. But what happens when you step into their shoes?

Try this simple yet powerful exercise from ParentsFirst:

🔹 Write down a current conflict with your child from YOUR perspective.
🔹 Now, write the SAME situation from YOUR CHILD’S perspective.
🔹 Sit with both viewpoints—no need to rush to a solution.

This brain-based approach can reveal hidden communication gaps and foster deeper connections. Whether you're navigating school stress, bedtime battles, or daily frustrations, understanding both perspectives paves the way for better solutions.

What matters most is your willingness to look!

Have you ever tried seeing a conflict through your child's eyes? What did you learn?

Learn more by watching Video #5: https://youtu.be/1wf_xNQbL7o
Visit our website at https://parentsfirst.net/ for more brain-based parenting resources.

Finding Opportunity in Crisis: A Parenting Perspective

As parents, we're naturally wired to protect our children from difficulties and danger. But what about seeing the opportunities that hide within these challenges? How can we shift our perspective to help our children develop resilience, problem-solving skills, and confidence in the face of crisis?

In today's world of health concerns, economic pressures, and social challenges, it's easy to get stuck in a reactive mode. Learning to pause and reassess, and switching to proactive mode can open doors to new possibilities for you and your children.
Want to learn practical tools for transforming anxiety into opportunity?

Visit our website at https://parentsfirst.net/ for more brain-based parenting resources.

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