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The Trauma-Informed Lens: Taking Care of Ourselves and the Children (Nov 9)
9:00am-2:00pm , The Leir Retreat Center, Inc.
220 Branchville Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Working with children affected by trauma is a challenging job that can take a toll on even the most experienced educator or clinician. What Join an interactive conference on trauma-informed care focused on the impact of the work on staff, and ways to support them through understanding the brain science behind trauma. Hear about the […]
Trauma-Informed Classroom Strategies (Nov 2)
8:45am-2:00pm , The Leir Retreat Center, Inc.
220 Branchville Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Join educators and clinicians in a discussion of the trauma-informed approach to teaching youth. What Explicit instruction is a systematic, direct, data-driven and research-based approach to teaching students who are affected by symptoms related to trauma. The principles of explicit instruction have been validated to improve both the academic and social skills of students with […]
Creating a Therapeutic Culture in Equine Facilitated Therapy and Activity Programs (Oct 10)
8:00am-4:30pm , The Leir Retreat Center, Inc.
220 Branchville Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
How does one create a therapeutic culture that extends to staff, clients, families, volunteers and horses? What The Sam and Myra Ross Institute will host a one-day symposium focused on helping equine facilities expand their therapeutic programming while maintaining both high professional standards and a culture of compassion and respect for both people and equines. How […]
Clearpool Model Forest Workshop: Studying Impacts of Deer (AVID) (Aug 30)
9:00am-12:00pm , Clearpool Campus
33 Clearpool Road
Carmel, New York 10512
Learn how you can help to preserve biodiversity in our region by cataloging the impact of deer on forest ecosystems.
Crowned the best for falconry in medieval times, gyrfalcons were once reserved for kings. As the largest falcon in the world, with exquisite plumage ranging from bright white to deep charcoal, gyrs are revered for their powerful skill of flight. Their long wings make hunting waterfowl from 3,000-feet-high a feasible and fantastical feat. This falcon was flown in the sport of falconry for several years.