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"If you can’t use a behavior strategy in real classrooms, in real conversations, and in real moments of stress, it is incomplete.

Brain science should feel usable, relatable, and grounded in everyday life - and this is exactly what we’re talking about this week in Lubbock, TX during our Behavior Rewired Train-the-Trainer.

We can’t wait to share all the incredible takeaways from our time together this week.

In the meantime, want to learn more about Behavior Rewired or see our calendar of upcoming events? Check out BraveBrains.com/behavior-rewired-framework/

“How many times have you heard, “I am NOT mad” when everything you see says the child in front of you is, in fact, roaring mad?

Spitting mad. Throwing shoes mad. Ripping dad’s shirt on the way into therapy mad.

That’s where this story starts, with a young client of mine who was definitely NOT mad as he arrived kicking and screaming (literally!) to his therapy appointment with me.

We didn’t head straight into the office that day. We stayed outside, stomping through puddles and swinging sticks. A little rhythm. A little movement. Just enough to help his nervous system start to settle.

When it seemed like his Upstairs Brain was peeking back out, I said, “Hey, I’m wondering what was going on that you got so mad earlier—”

He cut me off with a growl: “I was NOT mad.”

Okay. Not ready.

The three of us kept walking and playing with our sticks. Then I shifted gears: “Were you feeling kind of Tiger Brain?”

That, he could say yes to.”

Continue reading, "I Was NOT Mad" by BraveBrains Founder Jessica Sinarski here:

"I Was NOT Mad!" How many times have you heard, “I am NOT mad” when everything you see says the child in front of you is, in fact, roaring mad? Spitting mad. Throwing shoes mad. Ripping dad’s shirt on the way into therapy mad.That’s where this story starts, with a young client of mine who was definitely NOT ...

All behavior comes from the brain.

Adults respond differently when the brain-behavior connection starts to make sense…and that changes what becomes possible for kids, adults, and whole school communities.

Learn how BraveBrains empowers school leaders and changemakers with the skills needed to create lasting impact → BraveBrains.com.

Right now, schools are being asked to solve behavior challenges their systems were never designed to handle.

The result?

- Leaders become the default escalation point
- Teachers burn out and leave
- Students fall further behind despite well-intentioned efforts

Join a community of like-minded school leaders in Philadelphia this summer for Behavior Rewired, and together, we’ll tackle the tough stuff: keeping your best teachers, strengthening systems that work, and driving BRAVE change that sticks.

Learn more and register here: https://bravebrains.com/behavior-rewired-train-the-trainer-july-27-28-pa/

BraveBrains helps you make sense of challenging behavior without losing yourself in the process.

Our books, toolkits, and trauma-informed training bridge the gap between research and real life, making the science behind behavior SIMPLE, RELATABLE, and ACTIONABLE, all through a strengths-based lens.

Find what you need here: https://bravebrains.com/shop/

Looking for simple ways to explain big ideas so they’re easier to share, use, and build on?

If so, check out the next edition from our 'Say It So It Sticks' series - Beyond 'Stay Calm': The Brain Science of Authentic Leadership and Stress Regulation: https://bravebrains.com/share/beyond-stay-calm/

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s pause for a minute and celebrate the progress you’ve made.

Maybe your small win this month was choosing a moment of stillness and reflection when your Tiger Brain - that instinctual, activated response - tried to take the wheel.

Or maybe it was communicating a boundary, practicing self-compassion, making time for connection with a loved one…or finally making the doctor's appointment you'd been dreading.

We want to celebrate with you! Big or small - drop some of your wins this month in the comments!

The traditional school year may be winding down, but planning for our Behavior Rewired Train-the-Trainer workshop this July in Philly is heating up!

Behavior Rewired is an immersive, in-person workshop that empowers school leaders like you with turnkey training, collaborative coaching, behavior support strategies, and ready-to-use resources.

Will we see you in Philly? Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for early bird pricing: https://bravebrains.com/train-the-trainer-july-27-30-pa/