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What is Emotional Intelligence?Emotional intelligence (EI) is the human capability to recognize emotions and emotional responses and be able to use them to guide interactions and thinking. EI is the key to effective communication - recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions; understand how others might feel and why (being empathetic); manage your emotional reactions; choose a different mood or feeling. Learn how EI works in your teen and how you can guide your child to better social confidence. Please register to RSVP. This event if FREE. There is no cost associated with registering/RSVP.Presenter: Cadi Angeli has been a middle school counselor for 18 years in the Cave Creek School District. In 2013, Cadi developed a Recognized American School Counselor Model Program (RAMP) that received national recognition. In 2016, Cadi was awarded the Arizona School Counselor of the Year designation and represented Arizona at the White House. Cadi has participated on several state-level committees and served on the Arizona School Counselor Association Executive Board for five years. She is a native of Cave Creek, attended our K-12 schools, and graduated from Cactus Shadows High School. 

April 16, 2019 CSHS Lecture Hall

Through a series of easy-to-implement lessons anchored in current research on the developing brain and using evidence-based practices in social and emotional learning you will gain strategies to cultivate self-awareness, focused attention, stress-reduction, and emotion management for your family.Core concepts you will learn:How the developing brain impacts your child's behavior How you can influence your child’s brain development Mindful activities to use in your home for a less stressful environment Recovering from meltdowns using coregulation Managing screen time in the home Activities to promote focused attention and stress reduction using the senses, the body, and the breathBenefits to you: New fun and simple tools to help you parent calmly and effectively Less stress and yelling at home A calmer you which leads to a calmer childBenefits to your child at home and at school: Better self-regulation More ability to focus attention and stay on task Better relationship skills More effective learner Greater ability to respond positively to situations, rather than react negatively Enhanced creativity and problem solving skillsOne enrollment per family is required. This includes parents, guardians, grandparents and children of the immediate family. (The enrollee needs to be an adult.) These instructional classes are designed to be a caregiver(s)/child combination.

May 2, 2019

How to Talk to Your Children about the Sensitive Issues March 19th - STMS 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Presenters: Barb Iversen)

Qigong is a 5,000-year-old mind-body practice, developing vital energy by integrating movement, breathing techniques and mental focus. Qigong is a series of Tai Chi movements- gentle, flowing, meditative and self-healing. Sitting or standing options are available for people of every age and physical condition. Tai Chi is a Chinese Martial Art and form of stylized, meditative exercise, slow circular and stretching movements. Combining these disciplines, create a perfect opportunity for beginners to experience the health benefits associated with Qigong and Tai Chi: increases agility, loosen muscles, improves bone density, prevents joint injury, strengthens ligaments, increase injury recovery, decreases stress, balances emotions, improves circulation, lowers heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases immune system, relieves migraines, improves posture, improves flexibility, and fall prevention. These benefits and the research behind them are document in the recently released in Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi. “Through our practice we contribute to a 'healing field', when we heal ourselves, we help to heal the world” - Dr. Roger Jahnke. The instructor, Bina Bou, is passionate about working with teachers, nurses, those working in the school district and her community. For more information, please visit binabouchi.com, mindbodyfocusQi.com or contact Bina Bou at 480-284-1300 or binab75@gmail.com.

Description: You are invited to take a break and honor yourself. This is your hour to decompress and enjoy a guided meditation. Science has proven that Meditation improves sleep, increases pain tolerance, focus and sense of well-being; and lowers blood pressure, heart rate, stress levels and anxiety and develops your mind/body connection. Meditation is not about changing who you are, it is about training your awareness, pivoting away from distracting thoughts, and getting a healthy sense of perspective. Join us and begin to see the benefits for yourself! Chairs will be provided but you are welcome to bring a yoga mat, blanket or whatever you may need to feel most comfortable. Instructor: Jae Geis

Description: You are invited to take a break and honor yourself. This is your hour to decompress and enjoy a guided meditation. Science has proven that Meditation improves sleep, increases pain tolerance, focus and sense of well-being; and lowers blood pressure, heart rate, stress levels and anxiety and develops your mind/body connection. Meditation is not about changing who you are, it is about training your awareness, pivoting away from distracting thoughts, and getting a healthy sense of perspective. Join us and begin to see the benefits for yourself! Chairs will be provided but you are welcome to bring a yoga mat, blanket or whatever you may need to feel most comfortable. Instructor: Jae Geis

Yoga for All Levels utilizes Yoga postures (ananas) and stretches in combination with the breath to develop flexibility and relaxation. Yoga encourages proper alignment of the body to bring balance, strength, and calmness. All levels welcome. Modification are offered for beginners. Please bring your own mat.All registrations go through ECS.