Karen Seamone

"Accept this moment as it is." - Eckhart Tolle

I always look forward to sharing my annual list of favorite books, movies, and music. Today I’ll start by sharing some of the books that have stuck with me long after I finished reading them. Check them out this holiday season, preferably at an independent bookstore or library!

When we dip into systemic shifts and provide the time and space for educators to share their practices that warm up the nervous system we need to add "Walk Throughs" that give permission for these practices inside our procedures, routines, and exits! #education #educators

"We have a human need to belong and will search for it in any way we can, regardless of whether it is what we might term 'healthy belonging' or 'unhealthy belonging'." ticservicesltd.com/2024/05/01/chi…

Something really strange is going on with the birds & incoming #HurricaneLee 🌀 … 🤔

Brain-Aware Connection is 🔑

@AccuRayno Watching closely from the south shore of #novascotia! Thanks for the insight--- #stormprep this week! #hurricanelee

Graphic below shows all major hurricanes passing near where Lee will be Sat am (NE of VI). Most of them are well east of U.S. Four brought direct impacts. (1) Outerbanks (2)Eastern LI (3)Eastern New Eng (4)Nova Scotia.This matches my potential threat area.Long way from end game.

In summary: (1) Family time is limited—cherish it. (2) Friend time is limited—prioritize real ones. (3) Partner time is significant—never settle. (4) Children time is precious—be present. (5) Coworker time is significant—find energy. (6) Alone time is highest—love yourself.

You may have seen lots of little bags of people appearing on your timelines from our classes. Every person in our school will have a Little Bag of Safety. We all get stressed, upset, down or sad at times. 1/4

@CraigSetzer Sitting on the south shore of #NovaScotia looking at the models and thinking the chances are pretty good it's going to have significant impact... time to get ready! #hurricanelee Watching closely!

The models seem to be doing a pretty good job with a fairly complex pattern. Of course we won't know for sure until after it all happens, but the run to run & model to model consistency is fairly high right now. Several steering features will be in play over the next week or so. First trough misses Lee, second trough also misses but a weak blocking high builds near Lee slowing it down. Then the third trough comes along and lifts Lee northward. Details on that third trough are still uncertain because it's a ways out on the timeline. One thing is certain, this is all going to be a very slow process. We will not have specific landfall implications (if they do occur) for many days yet.

Check out this upcoming training opportunity with in-person and virtual attendance options featuring Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Stuart Ablon, and more! risingtideconference.com

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Whether you’re on your second day or your second week of the school year, we hope it’s off to a great start! Some of our staff will be sharing Back-to-School Tips in the next couple of weeks. We hope this series provides some encouragement and helpful pointers.

@LynburnNurture @BeryceNixon Love this!

@BeryceNixon We have something similar in our sensory room ceiling.

This week, we’re exploring the importance of serve & return interactions. A serve and return interaction is when an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds with eye contact, words, or a hug. To learn more here: bit.ly/2wX9iXL

@HarvardCenter @ComedianDJPryor One of my favorites! Have used it in PD many times! Awesome.

🤣 Do you remember this adorable video from a few years ago featuring @ComedianDJPryor "chatting" with his son? It’s one of our favorites because it is a great example of a serve & return interaction. Learn more about serve & return here: bit.ly/3rYwJMR

Please check out my website safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk & my books, toys,cards, online modules,& resources on developmental & relational trauma; adversity, culturally, & trauma-informed, infused, & responsive organisations; & supporting childrens wellbeing. Lk forward to connecting🦋

This is an awesome resource. Never assume anything but positive intent. #JoyfulLeaders (Source: @BeyondBooksmart )