The Offices of Suzanne Ducharme

Here is the event announcement for my new masterclass.

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I am teaching a new masterclass for parents, teachers and anyone who wants to understand how to hack their own nervous system and be more organized, calm and supportive to themselves and others. See the attached info for more information. Class will be virtual on 7/15 and in person on 7/13. This class is FREE to attend. Pre-registration is required. Let me know if you have questions.
Masterclass: Mastering the Art of Self-Regulation
STOP- check in with yourself. How does it feel to be in your brain and body right now? Feel like you are on your last nerve? Too tired and foggy to work on your to do list? Craving gentle touch? Want some time alone? Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?
• You are trying to make dinner. Your head is pounding, and the kids are crying about homework. Your fuse is short, and you snap at everyone.
• You are trying to get everyone out the door in the morning, and no one can find their shoes or backpack and you realize you will be late for a meeting and your car is low on gas.
• You are having the same argument you have had 1000 times with your spouse or child, and you feel guilty for yelling.
The way that we navigate through our daily routines is governed by our ability to self- regulate and is heavily influenced by our level of internal awareness and our understanding of our own nervous system. We can think of our regulation as a volume dial; we actually have a “sweet spot” where things flow more smoothly, and we feel “in control.” If the dial is too high or too low, we are not able to function at our best and can feel like we are at the mercy of our emotions and our impulses. This can have a particularly diOicult eOect on our relationships.
The good news is that self-regulation can be learned and mastered through the practice of observation and self-care. This innovative masterclass will lead you on a guided journey to understand your own nervous system and how well it is regulated. And when you can master this critical life skill, you also become an oasis for others in your life who might need you to help co-regulate them when they are struggling.
Getting and staying regulated can have far-reaching benefits, including better immunity, better sleep and better communication in relationships. Who wouldn’t want that? Some of the other things you can learn in this workshop:
• What is self-regulation?
• Why does it matter? How does it relate to the brain and brain development?
• How can I understand my own system?
• How can I support my spouse or children when they are struggling?
• How can I understand my triggers and what are the strategies for recovery?
• What are some simple techniques for activating the vagus nerve (the master nerve)?
• How can I communicate about what I need to people in my life?
Details
Virtual presentation: Monday, July15, 2024 7 pm-8:30 pm
In -person Presentation (limited seating available) Saturday, July 13, 2024
10-11:30 am
Investment: Free!
To register, call Suzanne at 339-214-2906 or e-mail at [email protected]. Please leave your name, contact info and which presentation you are registering for.
Looking forward to seeing you and sharing this information with you!

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Yes indeed. And there can be so many reasons why a child has those negative associations.

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Makes TOTAL sense now, doesn't it?

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Yes to this

I’ve lost a year with my kids battling over school and I’m done.

My seven year old and I were in the midst of our usual asynchronous day battle. I had his writing homework in my hand from school. He’d written several full, well-thought-out sentences.

But he won’t do the same for me, at least not without a fight.

I told him he didn’t have to write about his best day like his teacher asked, he could write about his worst. He could write about whatever he wanted as long as he wrote a few sentences.

He said he’d get in trouble. He said he was doing a bad job in first grade. He was on the brink of tears but didn’t know why.

And it hit me.

Instead of getting frustrated and pushing the assignment, I sat down with him at his desk in his superhero bedroom.

I said “you won’t get in trouble and you can’t fail first grade. In fact, you’re kind of a superhero yourself.”

He sat up in his chair just a little and looked at me with disbelief.

I said, “Do you know that no kids in the history of kids have ever had to do what you’re doing right now? No kids in the history of kids have ever had to do school at home, sitting in their bedroom, watching their teacher on a computer. You and your friends are making history.”

A visible weight lifted from his seven year old shoulders, “What does that mean?”

I told him it means I haven’t given him nearly enough credit for rolling with the punches. I told him how proud I am of him and his friends. That kids this year are doing the impossible and they’re doing a really great job.

I apologized for not saying it sooner and more often. A little tear fell down his cheek.

We’ve thanked everyone from healthcare workers to grocery store employees but we haven’t thanked the kids enough for bearing the burden of what we’ve put on their shoulders this year.

We’ve said kids are resilient, and they are. But they are the real superheroes in this whole scenario for having ZERO say in their lives but doing their best to adjust every day.

We closed his school-issued laptop and spent the rest of the day playing. This was supposed to be temporary and here we are a year later still trying to hold our head above water.

This is our home and I won’t turn it into a battle ground anymore over something we can’t control. Something that no longer makes sense.

Hug your little superheroes today and don’t forget to cut them the slack we’ve given everyone else.

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