We dive deeper into how Self-Reg can be a useful tool for staying curious with individuals; while providing examples, practical strategies and useful tips. We also discuss the importance of restorative practices for ourselves, so that we can be fully present when supporting others.

Joel Gunzburg

Joel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade.

Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff.

Trisha Mendoza

Trisha is a registered Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has spent the past 20 years supporting individuals and families through the most challenging of times. Her experience includes working with justice-involved youth, youth in CAS care, forensic clients, adult survivors of sexual abuse and various other marginalized communities. She is currently a consultant specializing in self-regulation in the early years for a French-first language school board in Southwestern Ontario, and she has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 2018.

Inês Lincho

Inês is a Registered Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and families in various clinical, community and school-based settings. Her experience includes working with young people from Indigenous communities in Northern and Southern Ontario, newcomer (immigrant & refugee) youth, families involved with Family and Children’s Services and other marginalized communities. Inês began working as a psychotherapist in 2020 where she supported individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions. Currently, Inês has a private practice, in Southern Ontario, and works with adults, parents/caregivers, children and youth using a combination of evidence-based therapies, Self-Reg, play and art.

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We're shifting the conversation from education to mental health. In this episode, Trisha, Ines and Joel explain how they bring Self-Reg into their therapy practices with children, youth, adults and families. We have a candid conversation around how hope, resilience and belonging play a role in their work.

Joel Gunzburg

Joel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade.

Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff.

Trisha Mendoza

Trisha is a registered Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has spent the past 20 years supporting individuals and families through the most challenging of times. Her experience includes working with justice-involved youth, youth in CAS care, forensic clients, adult survivors of sexual abuse and various other marginalized communities. She is currently a consultant specializing in self-regulation in the early years for a French-first language school board in Southwestern Ontario, and she has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 2018.

Inês Lincho

Inês is a Registered Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and families in various clinical, community and school-based settings. Her experience includes working with young people from Indigenous communities in Northern and Southern Ontario, newcomer (immigrant & refugee) youth, families involved with Family and Children’s Services and other marginalized communities. Inês began working as a psychotherapist in 2020 where she supported individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions. Currently, Inês has a private practice, in Southern Ontario, and works with adults, parents/caregivers, children and youth using a combination of evidence-based therapies, Self-Reg, play and art.

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Join us for a captivating conversation between Susan Hopkins (EdD) and Dr. Jean Clinton, a distinguished clinical psychiatrist, as they delve into the WIRED for Wellbeing areas of Wellness, Inclusion, Resilience, Equity, and Development. This engaging dialogue marks the 10th annual summer symposium, with Dr. Jean’s participation spanning nearly every year of its existence. Focused on the holistic well-being of children, youth, parents, educators, and various professionals, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and empowering. Dr. Jean’s renowned belief, encapsulated in her acclaimed book “Love Builds Brains,” will serve as a guiding principle as they explore the profound impact of love and connection on brain development. Expect an abundance of insightful stories, moments of laughter, and deeply moving anecdotes as Susan and Dr. Jean share their expertise and experiences.

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