Complex Kids, Simple Solutions: Tips for Managing Dysregulated Students

Practical strategies to help teachers support students with self-regulation challenges using three simple steps: Prepare, Teach, & Motivate *THIS EVENT HAS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS* Welcome to The Student Based Mental Health & Education Conference: Digital Wellness & AI, Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD & Resilience in a Changing World. On behalf of Jack Hirose & Associates, welcome and thank you for joining us in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We are delighted to bring together educators, school counsellors, psychologists, administrators, therapists, and helping professionals from across Canada for three days of practical, evidence-informed learning. Throughout the conference, you will gain practical, research-informed strategies to support the mental health, resilience, and success of children and youth. Through sessions led by leading experts, participants will explore topics including emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice, Indigenous perspectives, neurodiversity, and evidence-based approaches for supporting students facing today’s increasingly complex challenges. We hope you enjoy both the conference and your time in Saskatoon, and leave feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with new ideas to support the children, youth, families, and communities you serve. ______ Education and Clinical Professionals: All education and mental health or healthcare professionals who work with children or youth including, but not limited to K–12 Classroom Teachers, School Counsellors, Learning Assistance/Resource Teachers, School Administrators, School Paraprofessionals including Special Education Assistants, Classroom Assistants and Childcare Workers • All other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs including but not limited to: Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Clinical Counsellors, Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Addiction Counsellors, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Probation Officers and Community Police Officers. ______ Day Two – November 19, 2026 Trauma, Stress and Emotional Resilience: A Brain-Based Approach for Supporting Students Presented by Steven G. Feifer, D.Ed., ABSNP 8:30am - 4:00pm November 19, 2026 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION According to recent Canadian data, children and adolescents continue to face unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. These experiences can significantly affect brain development, learning, behaviour, attention, self-regulation, and social-emotional functioning. Educators are increasingly being called upon to recognize the impact of trauma and create learning environments that foster resilience, emotional well-being, and academic success. This practical and engaging workshop, presented by Steven G. Feifer, explores the neuroscience of stress, trauma, and resilience through a brain-based lens. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how adverse experiences influence cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning, while learning evidence-informed strategies to support students in the classroom. Drawing upon current research in neuropsychology, education, and child development, Dr. Feifer will provide practical interventions that help educators strengthen emotional regulation, promote resilience, improve school climate, and create trauma-sensitive learning environments where all students can thrive.