"Building Strong Brains and Bodies" Through Dance and Movement

"Building Strong Brains and Bodies" Through Dance and Movement

Stephanie Johnson, a Dance Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, will be presenting on the benefits of dance and movement at Dawson-Boyd School Commons on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by Dawson-Boyd Early Childhood Family Education and is free of charge. Child care will be provided with activities planned in the Stevens Elementary gym. Register by Wednesday, March 30 for childcare (320-769-2955 #238).

Stephanie founded Sage Education and Therapy in Minneapolis. Stephanie discusses movement in children and how it affects brain development and engagement in school. She shows how to do certain movements at home with your child that promote these developments. Stephanie works with children of all ages and now even adults. Stephanie talks a lot about how early movement in children relates to brain development. She is a highly sought after national speaker.

Mark you calendars for this worthwhile event. Click HERE for more information.

March 28 Offerings

LQPV & Dawson/Boyd will be offering training opportunities for all teachers in the MRVED on March 28, see details below:

Typical or Troubled Training at LQPV from 7:45-8:45

• Early identification of mental health problems and the importance of intervention. 
• An overview of mental disorders and the key warning signs. 
• The impact of a mental health issue on the teen and school community, why getting appropriate care and treatment is critical, and the difference between 'typical' and 'troubled' behavior. 
• The role school personnel (or other adults in the community) can play in helping a teen get help - and why taking action and referring is important. 
• An overview of how the school's referral system works and the steps to take action to connect a student to help. 
• How to talk to and engage teens, parents, or school counselors.
• For more information visit the American Psychiatric Foundation website.

ACE's Training at Dawson/Boyd from 12:30-3:00

• An Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) describes a traumatic experience in a person's life occurring before the age of 18 that the person recalls as an adult.
• 55% of Minnesotans report experiencing one or more ACE in childhood.
• For more information about ACE visit the Minnesota Department of Health website.

Both of these opportunities are open to all MRVED schools.  If you are interested in participating please contact Brandon (braymo@mrved.net) at the MRVED for more information and/or to register.  There will be limited spots available.  If you plan to attend, please let Brandon know by the end of the day Tuesday, March 25.

March 28 Offerings

LQPV & Dawson/Boyd will be offering a couple training opportunities for all teachers in the MRVED on March 28, see details below:

Typical or Troubled Training at LQPV from 7:45-8:45

• Early identification of mental health problems and the importance of intervention. 
• An overview of mental disorders and the key warning signs. 
• The impact of a mental health issue on the teen and school community, why getting appropriate care and treatment is critical, and the difference between 'typical' and 'troubled' behavior. 
• The role school personnel (or other adults in the community) can play in helping a teen get help - and why taking action and referring is important. 
• An overview of how the school's referral system works and the steps to take action to connect a student to help. 
• How to talk to and engage teens, parents, or school counselors.
• For more information visit the American Psychiatric Foundation website.

ACE's Training at Dawson/Boyd from 12:30-3:00

• An Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) describes a traumatic experience in a person's life occurring before the age of 18 that the person recalls as an adult.
• 55% of Minnesotans report experiencing one or more ACE in childhood.
• For more information about ACE visit the Minnesota Department of Health website.

Both of these opportunities are open to all MRVED schools.  If you are interested in participating please contact Brandon (braymo@mrved.net) at the MRVED for more information and/or to register.  There will be limited spots available.

March 28 Offerings

LQPV & Dawson/Boyd will be offering a couple training opportunities for all teachers in the MRVED on March 28, see details below:

Typical or Troubled Training at LQPV from 7:45-8:45

• Early identification of mental health problems and the importance of intervention. 
• An overview of mental disorders and the key warning signs. 
• The impact of a mental health issue on the teen and school community, why getting appropriate care and treatment is critical, and the difference between 'typical' and 'troubled' behavior. 
• The role school personnel (or other adults in the community) can play in helping a teen get help - and why taking action and referring is important. 
• An overview of how the school's referral system works and the steps to take action to connect a student to help. 
• How to talk to and engage teens, parents, or school counselors.
• For more information visit the American Psychiatric Foundation website.

ACE's Training at Dawson/Boyd from 12:30-3:00

• An Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) describes a traumatic experience in a person's life occurring before the age of 18 that the person recalls as an adult.
• 55% of Minnesotans report experiencing one or more ACE in childhood.
• For more information about ACE visit the Minnesota Department of Health website.

Both of these opportunities are open to all MRVED schools.  If you are interested in participating please contact Brandon (braymo@mrved.net) at the MRVED for more information and/or to register.  There will be limited spots available.