RESTORING HOPE IN BROKEN PLACES
If there are places in your life that feel broken, you’re in the right place.
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RESTORING HOPE IN BROKEN PLACES
If there are places in your life that feel broken, you’re in the right place.
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Dearest cycle breaker and weary change maker, you are not alone. Find the strategies, language, and tools you need to support your important work.
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jessica sinarski, lpcmh
I spent much of my life feeling broken. College, graduate school for counseling psychology, and years of talk therapy didn't change that feeling. Sadly, my experience is not unique. Just look around the world of foster care, and you’ll see the lasting impact of toxic stress and trauma—broken relationships, “bad behavior,” and hopelessness seem to be all around.
But what if that’s not the whole story? What if my story isn’t about brokenness as much as it is about survival? What if the teenager in my office who just had an epic meltdown when he had to say goodbye to mom is actually incredibly brave? What if the neurodivergent student who seems to be pushing all your buttons is the most courageous kid you’ve ever met? Superheroes are born from adversity!
You are not broken.
“That kid” is not broken.
There’s hope.
AUTHOR • SPEAKER • INSTIGATOR OF HOPE
I'm so glad we're in this together!
jessica sinarski, lpcmh
I spent much of my life feeling broken. College, graduate school for counseling psychology, and years of talk therapy didn't change that feeling. Sadly, my experience is not unique. Just look around the world of foster care, and you’ll see the lasting impact of toxic stress and trauma—broken relationships, “bad behavior,” and hopelessness seem to be all around.
But what if that’s not the whole story? What if my story isn’t about brokenness as much as it is about survival? What if the teenager in my office who just had an epic meltdown when he had to say goodbye to mom is actually incredibly brave? What if the neurodivergent student who seems to be pushing all your buttons is the most courageous kid you’ve ever met? Superheroes are born from adversity!
You are not broken.
“That kid” is not broken.
There’s hope.
AUTHOR • SPEAKER • INSTIGATOR OF HOPE
I'm so glad we're in this together!
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What do I do when a kid tries to bite me?
How do I teach algebra when a student suddenly runs out of my classroom?
How do I create a culture of safety when stress levels are this high?
Questions like these set trauma specialist Jessica Sinarski on a path to help educators understand why this is happening and what they can do about it. Blending the latest neuroscience with clear action steps, user-friendly language, and simple application strategies, this book will be your guide to light up the learning brain in kids and adults alike!
How do I teach algebra when a student suddenly runs out of my classroom?
How do I create a culture of safety when stress levels are this high?
Questions like these set trauma specialist Jessica Sinarski on a path to help educators understand why this is happening and what they can do about it. Blending the latest neuroscience with clear action steps, user-friendly language, and simple application strategies, this book will be your guide to light up the learning brain in kids and adults alike!
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