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 ​​​​​​​​​​Early Childhood Education​

Laurie Lynn Clark, RECE

Registered Early Childhood Educator 

 Bereavement Education from a somatic bottom-up perspective. 

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Somatic Awareness & Nature Immersion Workshops

Building Empathetic Relationships in Nature

 

Somatic Grief Work with youth in nature. 

​Nature walks with children who need grief companionship.

Book Reference: Peter Levine's Book: Trauma Through a Child's Eyes

 

 

Bereavement Education for Educators: Online Group Sessions

 

Bereavement Education from a somatic bottom-up perspective. 

To help the caring parent or educator create a safe space for a child's grief process while helping them . 

Educators come together to share and reflect on children's individual grief journeys, recognizing that every child experiences loss differently. Through thoughtful discussion and collaboration, they work to identify compassionate, personalized approaches that meet each child’s unique emotional needs. 

Reference Book: Trauma Proofing your Kids. Trauma-proofing Your Kids: A Parents' Guide for Instilling Joy, Confidence, and Resilience by Peter Levine, Maggie Kline 

 

Reference Video: Signs of Trauma in kids.  Peter Levine. Author of book- Trauma-proofing your kids. 

 

 

 

 

 

Elementary Schools

Empathy Circles and Restorative Conversations in the Outdoor Classroom

Empathetic restorative communication circle practice, somatic & sensory awareness through play.  

*Restorative Communication Circles Empathy Circle Workshops: Developing relationships and team building in the outdoor classroom* Earth Stewardship Discussion – Exploration of the natural world.
*Sensory Awareness, Somatic Connections  & Nature  Activities in the Outdoor Classroom


 

 

 

Registration Fees:

Online Group Introductory Session - Bereavement Education For Educators: $250

(1.5 per session/  limited to 8 participants)

 

Online Group Workshop Series: Somatic Grief Work in the Workplace (4 weeks/ 6 hours/8 participants): $750


Mileage will be taken into consideration upon registration

Individuals: 125.00 per 1.5 hour session 
One class visit: $300
Two consecutive class visits: $375
Three consecutive class visits: $395

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Above: 2018- Algonquin College ECE Program: Restorative Sharing Circle Workshop in the Indoor & Outdoor Classroom.

Above: 2023-Restorative Sharing Circle Workshop @ Algonquin College-ECE Program 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earth Stewardship & Restorative Communication

Sharing Circle Workshops (Grades K-3).

Objectives

Earth Stewardship in the Outdoor Classroom:

Prioritise Earth Stewardship and Eco-Compassionate Relationships across Curriculum Strands: The respectful acknowledgement of the role of the natural world in all aspects of human development is a fundamental focal point across multi-curriculum strands. Focus on the centrality of relationships both to the land and empathetically to each other as a community of learning. 

Daily Restorative Sharing Circle Practice in the Indoor & Outdoor Classroom will: 

Improve classroom teamwork, cooperation, and efficiency. Strengthens student interests and retention. Helps students and teachers connect to their work. Builds trust and companionship in the classroom. It helps maximise the individual potential of all students. Offers an effective means of de-escalating conflicts. Music is an integral part of circle sharing. 

 

 

Restorative Communication Circles with Youth

The Circle's Core Principles

Circles honour both the uniqueness of each individual and the emergence of the collective.

All are equal in the circle; leadership is shared.

 'I' statements are strongly encouraged to improve communication habits. Phrasing one's thoughts into “I” statements helps communication go smoothly because it lessens the chances the listener will feel attacked.

A safe space is created by speaking from the heart, making eye contact and actively listening to understand while suspending judgement. 

Phones are turned off.

Listening is directed both to individuals who are speaking and also to the themes, connections, and collective wisdom that is emerging within the circle.

Silence is a significant strategy. Periods of silence allow for individuals to integrate their experience and to stay grounded and engaged. The Circle forms a container that can safely “hold” conflicting viewpoints and diverse perspectives.

Circle Values create a quality of engagement with one another that is respectful, non-judgemental, and appreciative.

 

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Above: 2016/2018 Building Relationships in Restorative Communication Circles.
 Elementary Schools' indoor and outdoor classrooms - Perth, Ontario. 

 

Above: 2023- Students remembering what it is like being kids at play.
Sensory Awareness Activities with  Algonquin College ECE Students. Perth Campus. 

Above: 2018 Earth Stewardship Sharing / Empathy Circles with Youth-
The Outdoor Classroom. Walking Silently. Solo Sit Spot (Quiet Contemplation & Reflection)

Acknowledging First Nations Pedagogy - Talking Circle

"Talking Circles or Circle Talks are a foundational approach to First Nations pedagogy-in-action since they provide a model for an educational activity that encourages dialogue, respect, the co-creation of learning content, and social discourse. The nuance of subtle energy created from using this respectful approach to talking with others provides a sense of communion and interconnectedness that is not often present in the common methods of communicating in the classroom. When everyone has their turn to speak, when all voices are heard in a respectful and attentive way, the learning atmosphere becomes a rich source of information, identity, and interaction." (Reference: http://firstnationspedagogy.ca/circletalks.html

Laurie Lynn Clark

Somatic Practitioner

Bereavement Education

RECE/Youth Nature Connection Programs

​Contact

somaticgriefwork@gmail.com

613-772-0007

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