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Headshot of Village Well founder Ed Center

Bring Ed Out to Your School or Organization?

We use an evidence-based approach that supports the kids with deep feelings and impulsive behaviors. We involve the whole school community - including parents! Our supports are cultural grounded and honor the diverse backgrounds of students and staff.

Partners We’ve Worked With

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Power without Struggle

Learn how to end power struggles with your kids. You’ll learn the root of power struggles, how to prevent them from occurring, and how to remain calm when they happen. This workshop includes: 

  • The need for significance: why power struggles happen

  • Filling your kid’s significance bucket

  • Understanding your own power triggers and responses to threat

  • Preventing power struggles & Navigating the tension

The characters from Encanto gathered together

We Don't Talk About Triggers

Do you notice that certain child behaviors have you wanting to yell, punish, or walk away, while others incite very little reaction from you? Do you notice that one child triggers you more than another? Triggers point to our unhealed wounds, and wow our kids are good at helping us find them. This workshop uses the characters from the movie Encanto to identify our triggers and our go-to reactions. You'll learn some techniques to recognize when you are triggered, stop the dysregulation process, and advocate for your needs based on your reaction type.

And yes, we'll have a little sing-a-long. You are encouraged to watch Encanto in preparation for this workshop, but that is not required.

Asian mother consoling her sad daughter

How to Stay Calm When Your Kids Are Not

Let’s go deeper into the habits, tools, and techniques that help both you and your children stay regulated. We’ll cover:

- What real self-care looks like
- Closing the stress cycle
- Regulation Techniques for kids and grown-ups
- Mindfulness for the fidgety
- Personal wellness plans