BRAINCALM™TRAINING : parents, SNAs & SEN teachers will learn Brenda Cassidy's groundbreaking 15 minute a day simple physical activity program that has shown to 'calm & focus' primary school age children.** Please note this is NOT a workshop for OTs, Physios or other medical professionals.

Only those trained and certified are permitted to use this DAILY PROGRAMME with children in preschools, schools or in the home.

Tutor: Pamela Austin, Braincalm Practitioner

''Brenda, my son changed in only 6 weeks. He is so much calmer & is now able to REGULATE HIMSELF. Thank you so much for developing this brilliant program.''Caroline, Parent of a 10 year old boy, Cavan. Tickets for this workshop tend to sell very quickly- please book ASAP to avoid disappointment.*** Please note - the 'BRAINCALM™PROGRAM ' is NOT a replacement for OT therapy.

Brenda Cassidy, developer of the BRAINCALM™ PROGRAM (an OT but also a Mum of 2 'sensory children') has taught the 'BRAINCALM™ PROGRAM' to over 5000 parents, SNAs & SETs. It is changing homes & classrooms all over Ireland. In over 80% of children taken through it daily we have seen*improved concentration/attention*improved sitting/writing*less fidgeting/moving/squirming/chewing*better behaviour control*improved social skills*improved mood/children reporting 'feeling happier' , better attendence to school*less anxiety

Join us for this opportunity to attend LIVE TRAINING WORKSHOPs. After attending this 4 hour workshop you leave with

....... 24 week program (4 x school terms) of a tried & tested OT based therapy sensory calming program which is a 'one stop shop shop' to help your 1 in 6 children in schools today with a variety of issues

- ideas to use 'pieces' of BRAINCALM™ as sensory breaks to use to 'refocus & settle' children for homework & resource sessions

- printed materials

- a chance to learn about dysregulated children in mainstream classes & preschools

- a chance to network with & learn from other parents & school staff

- access to a closed facebook practitioners group where you can get support and advice from Brenda Cassidy & other practitioners

*** School staff will receive a certificate of completion when full training has been completed

(upon request by preschool manager/school principal)

Contents of workshop:

Theory of BRAINCALM™

Understanding which children are suitable for the Braincalm Program (the dysregulated child)

Video & live demonstration of BLOCK 1,2,3 & 4: the first 6 weeks of the program** (PLEASE NOTE - TRAINING VIDEOS DO NOT COME WITH THIS COURSE. PARENTS- contact Brenda after the course if you require videos, SCHOOL STAFF: your principal must contact Brenda directly if videos are required.)

How to get started at home in school/preschool & the 'GOLDEN RULES' to be successful with Braincalm

Equipment needed

Precautions that MUST be adhered to when running Braincalm (review of the disclaimer form)

Networking, Q & A

** Refreshments included