Experience techniques and strategies on the learning level of the young child that teach how the mind/body/emotions work together to develop an internal frame of reference. Enjoy an innovative approach to teach basic skills in managing stress, communication skills, and switching gears from tension levels to self-calming, Awareness building for emotional intelligence with fun, creative approaches helps heighten understanding how to prevent reactive behavior that brings negative consequences. Creating healthy choices that build self-confidence from the inside-out set a foundation for children to know themselves, how they harm themselves with bad choices and empower themselves with good choices. Discover more about your own inner strengths as you learn how to assist young children build theirs.

Janai Lowenstein, M.S. is a mother and grandmother. She is also an Instructor at the University of Oregon, has hosted and produced award-winning television series for children, authored numerous children's books, three of which have been chosen by Goldie Hawn's Foundation to list on their website as resources for parents and teachers, is a lifelong advocate for childrens' rights to be treated as whole persons and educated about their own internal resources, and has served as a consultant, speaker and trainer internationally on children's self-help issues. Janai was invited by the Surgeon General to represent rural children at the Children's Mental Health Conference in Washington, D.C. She is known for her innovative, experiential, fun and wholistic approach in teaching.

This workshop may be taken for training hours or for college credit. Cost is $20 for 8 training hours or $55 for college credit with completion of follow-up assignments.