Sensory SEL-utions: Therapeutic Strategies for Parents + Educators: Recent Episodes

Amy M. Starkey

Join host, Amy M. Starkey, founder of YOGA-2-GO, for this informative and educational podcast created specifically for parents and educators looking for answers to the questions, "Why does my child/student do that!?" and "What can I do to help them?".Amy brings over 22 years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy, working with children ranging from 3-17 years old, in both school and home-based settings.She is a Certified Trauma Practitioner (CTP-E), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Yoga and Qigong instructor, Professional Development Provider and the creator of RE-MIND, an educational product line for teaching mindfulness and social emotional learning (SEL) for K-5 youth.For more information, go to www.missamysyoga2go.com

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Podcast host and veteran pediatric occupational therapy assistant, Amy M. Starkey, celebrates Occupational Therapy Month (April) by starting this month off with an explanation of what occupational therapy (OT) is and how it can help your child or student!

Helpful pediatric OT sites:

https://www.theottoolbox.com/about-us/

https://thewellbalancedot.com/?fbclid=IwAR1XrVUMcQWwnGdPv_q09DWi0vNOBKDI8EsRStS2p0ZTs37y7NnQtyNm2uI

Fundamental Communications, pediatric OT services for clients located in the  Upstate:
https://www.myfuntherapy.com/?fbclid=IwAR0XC7pYjm-lBVT5_ujzYOmxqD16JeobOyFhmuX_iqrW34EK0IFrXgJA6IU

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In this episode, I interview Upstate music therapist, Alison Hughey!

Alison is the founder of Carolina Music Therapy,  a  private practice offering on-site and virtual music programs, lessons, events and  music therapy for children and adults.

Listen as Alison shares both her personal and professional experiences on the therapeutic power of  music and how music offers us healing, transformation and growth!

For more information on all of the amazing programs Alison has to offer, please see links:

Carolina Music Therapy:
https://www.carolinamusictherapy.com/

Compose Your Self Care (Facebook community): https://www.facebook.com/groups/384068922313508

YouTube interview (video):
https://youtu.be/iigJUb8b7rs

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In this episode, I interview Farrah Raines, COTA/L, a pediatric occupational therapy assistant and author of 2 children's therapy books!

Farrah specializes in sensory processing disorder, autism, ADD/ADHD and developmental delays in school-aged children.

For the video of our interview, click here: https://youtu.be/H1sanPaeaH0?t=1

Links to her information:

Website:
https://www.missfarrahmovement andfun.com/

YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCcmAYQLIvrzxz1R0LQwoqOg

Tons Of Tools To Help Me Be Me (Book)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ d/B08HV8HTQP/ref=tmm_pap_ swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid= 1647209139&sr=8-5

Sea Of Feelings
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1737693402/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1647209500&sr=8-4

Coloring book
https://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Coloring-Book-Farrah-Raines/dp/1737693429/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1PFUL8PD62P6Y&keywords=farrah+raines&qid=1647209566&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-3

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Host Amy M. Starkey wraps up the 5 SEL Competency series with our fifth and final SEL competency area, Responsible Decision Making.

In this episode, Amy discusses what responsible decision making looks like for our children and students, why it's important and how to encourage this both at home or in the classroom!

YOGA-2-GO website:
www.missamysyoga2go.com

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Building strong, healthy relationships is such a crucial part of social & emotional learning for children. In this episode, we will discuss characteristics of positive relationships and I'll offer 3 simple, effective strategies for fostering strong relationships both at home and in the classroom setting!

  1. Feelings Spinner Game:
    https://www.missamysyoga2go.com/apps/webstore

  2. Classroom SEL Resource:
    https://www.thesocialemotionalteacher.com/relationship-skills-in-the-classroom/

  3. YOGA-2-GO, LLC
    https://www.missamysyoga2go.com/

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In this episode, Amy M. Starkey, founder of YOGA-2-GO, talks about Social + Emotional Learning skill area #3, social awareness and how this important skill can be easily taught and implemented into the home and classroom settings.

Links to items mentioned in this episode:

  1. The SEL-MOVE-MIND© 3 Steps to SEL(f) Regulation  for the Classroom  
    (digital card deck download option)
    https://payhip.com/b/B6dCo

  2. The SEL-MOVE-MIND© 3 Steps to SEL(f) Regulation for the Classroom
    (physical card deck option)
    https://www.missamysyoga2go.com/apps/webstore

  3. The RE-MIND© Feelings Spinner Game:
    https://www.missamysyoga2go.com/apps/webstore

  4. Demo video of Feelings Spinner Game:
    https://youtu.be/MffQ_mAG7I0

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Today I'll be discussing the second of the 5 SEL competency areas, Self-Management. This is the ability to effectively manage one's thoughts, behaviors, actions and responses in a positive, acceptable manner, demonstrating appropriate emotional and behavioral self-control.

I share why this skill is so important as well as 3 strategies for fostering self-managment skills in the home and classroom environment.

LINKS:

  1. YOGA-2-GO website & webstore: https://www.missamysyoga2go.com/

  2. RE-MIND Children's Digital Download Flashcard Deck: https://payhip.com/b/c0DF9

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Children's SEL & Mindfulness products mentioned in today's podcast:

  1. The RE-MIND "3 Steps to Mindfulness" Children's Product Line
    Available at https://www.missamysyoga2go.com/apps/webstore

  2. "Student SEL-utions": 12 SEL-themed activity worksheets for K-5
    https://payhip.com/b/fVWL4

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Join host, Amy M. Starkey, for this first episode of the Sensory SEL-utions podcast!

She will be explaining what SEL is, why it's important, and giving listeners 10 simple but effective strategies for integrating important SEL exercises into the classroom and home settings!

If you are a parent, educator, therapist or youth program director/coach and would like to appear on an epsiode, please fill out and submit this form:
https://forms.gle/SxGKLspfM4UKpQVT6

For more information on YOGA-2-GO programs, therapy and services, please see:
www.missamysyoga2go.com 

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