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FREE Pop-Up Training: Mind-Body Tools You Can Use
March 15, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | FREE | Live Webinar
Description:
Participants will learn about evidenced-based skills in mindfulness, breathwork, and self-regulation that can help them reduce stress, burnout, and provide a healthy presence in their classroom or work environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the vagus nerve and its role in supporting optimal wellbeing for helping professionals
- Develop a foundational understanding of polyvagal theory and felt-safety
- Practice evidence-based breathwork techniques to support nervous system balance
Dr. Niki Elliot – Founder/CEO, Mindful Leaders Project
Level: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: All
About the Presenter
For more than 25 years, Dr. Niki’s professional life has been dedicated to improving conditions for students who struggle to live and learn in traditional settings. She sees the innate spark of genius in them and moves mountains to help educators, parents, health professionals, and social service providers transform personal and systemic practices that perpetuate trauma and underperformance.
Dr. Niki has taught students from elementary through post-graduate education. She considers herself to be a holistic educator who acknowledges that we bring minds, bodies, and spirits to the teaching and learning process. She believes in incorporating evidence-based mindfulness practices and other evidence-based mind-body wellness techniques in learning spaces. Dr. Niki coaches educators and parents to balance themselves and the energy they bring to children in order to establish the kinds of trusting and healing relationships that are foundational to effective teaching and learning.
Currently, she serves as director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning, and Wellness in the LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne. There, she teaches pre-service and in-service teachers how to incorporate educational neurobiology, mindfulness, breathwork, mind-body techniques, and healing-centered engagement in their own lives. As a result of the programming she spearheads, educators are equipped to provide compassionate advocacy and support for students who struggle with learning differences or the damaging impact of trauma.