Dawn Wilcox, LCSW

03/09/2024

We need to remember, parents... EVERY teen is capable of making an epic mistake. It simply comes with the territory of "teenagering."

03/09/2024

Continuing to support and spread the word about what the current neuroscience is teaching us about parenting and relational safety 💜💜
Applauding Mona Delahooke for her teachings and guidance!

A paediatric psychologist in the US, her work is not directly about neurodivergence, but when we started working on this issue, she was one of the first contributors we knew we needed to feature.

06/16/2023

These exercises can stimulate the ventral vagus and help activate the social engagement system so we can be more regulated and receptive to therapy.

06/16/2023

At any given time, we are all at different "levels" of a regulated state. All of us can use what we have learned from previous experiences to monitor, maintain, and change our level of behavioral and emotional regulation.

Here, you will find self-regulation activities (emotional regulation, internal regulation, and physical regulation strategies) and tips to work on self-regulation of emotions through fun and interactive activities.

Use these regulation strategies, sorted out by various needs: https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities/

06/16/2023

The more you compliment your students; the more good you see in them, it will also help encourage good behavior from students. The power of positivity.💥

The benefits of affirmations for kids are very powerful. They help build their self-esteem, create a sense of belonging, and provide encouragement.

These are simple yet meaningful compliments. In our guidebook we have a chapter on how to bring affirmations into your classroom routines.

✨ "Pause, Reflect, Give Thanks"✨

04/22/2023

TOMORROW! Join us as we welcome —Director of Addiction Psychiatry at — for answers to the toughest parent questions about youth va**ng. Register at the link in our bio!