Carrie Schmitt

Doctor of Occupational Therapy * Pediatric Practitioner

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March 23, 2023

Reaching for Sustainable Behavioral Shifts: A Look Inside the Applied Educational Neuroscience Framework with Dr. Lori Desautels

Join Dr. Lori Desautels to explore how trauma and adversity impact the developing brain and body and show up in the challenging behaviors we sometimes see. Learn about mitigating the effects of trauma in our schools and communities while building resiliency and a secure sense of belonging through a relational approach to discipline. Discover practices that meet our children, youth, and adults in their brain and body states and cultivate their social, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Guest: Lori L. Desautels, Ph.D.; Hosted by: Carrie Schmitt, OTD, OTR/L

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Lori Desautels, Ph.D. resources: https://revelationsineducation.com/resources/?v=4096ee8eef7d
  • Deb Dana, LCSW: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/about
  • Dr. Bruce Perry: https://www.bdperry.com/
  • Dr. Albert Wong: https://www.dralbertwong.com/
  • Dr. Stephen Porges: https://www.stephenporges.com/
  • Polyvagal graph from Dr Lori Desautels and Deb Dana, LCSW: https://twitter.com/desautels_phd/status/1391564089479114752?lang=en
  • Angela Davis quote: https://gustavus.edu/gwss/events/angeladavisflier.pdf
learn more about Dr. Desautels here
Learn more about the star institute here

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Meet Carrie

I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy with 27 years of experience. My professional passions include sensory health and wellness, evidence-based practice, and parent/caregiver education. As a wife and mother of 4 children, I offer compassionate care and place a high value on real life application.

Recent Posts

  • S1E8: Strengths-Based Sensory Profiles: Discovering What Helps You Thrive
  • SIE7 Sensory Processing in Adults: The Conversations We’ve Been Missing
  • S1E6: Supporting Kids With Sensory Processing Differences: Without Fixing Them
  • SIE5: Beyond the Clinic: Sensory Support for Real Life
  • S1E4:Embodiment in Everyday Life: Feeling Safe in Your Body Again

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