Emily Santiago, Licensed Educational Psychologist

10/24/2024

Hi all, I’m leading a free Trauma Informed Parenting series with the Swindells Resource Center/Providence Hospital. It is free and online. Session 2 on Brain Science and Behavior is Wednesday October 30th 6-7:30pm. Come join us!

07/08/2024

Just opened my private practice as an associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon with the Family Behavioral Health Network! As a school psychologist for the past 15 years, I look forward to supporting children, young adults, and families in Southern Oregon.

A network of independently contracted therapists working together to provide comprehensive and coordinated services to our clients. Located in Medford, OR and serving Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley.

09/08/2023

Today is the 3 year anniversary of the Almeda fire in Southern Oregon. Just due to the direction of the winds, our home was spared but 2,600 homes were lost as well as 3 lives. So many students were affected that I created this Wildfire Emotional Regulation Plan for families. Hopefully you don’t have a use for it but if your community has been affected by fires feel free to use it and share.

Due to the risk of wildfires in our region, it is helpful to have a plan in case of emergency evacuation. This can reduce our anxiety and ensure safety. Things we can do to promote safety: Review the plan Share the plan with extended family and friends Keep a full tank of gas at times when fire...

01/18/2022

So true!

“The capacity for self-soothing is born out of hundreds and hundreds of instances of being soothed by someone else."

-Rachel Samson

01/11/2022

Polyvagal Theory widens the perspective on managing kids' challenging behaviors.

11/05/2021

A Mindful Self Compassion Program For Teens
Jan. 11 - Mar. 1, 2022 | 4PM - 5:15PM PT
Weekly on Tuesdays
W/ Renée Lewis

Adolescence is a time of change and growth. It is the period of life reserved for rebellion and self-discovery, but as the demands in life increase for teens, this time is often fraught with confusion, anxiety, or depression. For many teens, these challenges lead to disconnection and isolation. This course in Mindful Self-Compassion is designed to facilitate awareness, self-kindness, and stronger connections in response to these growing challenges.

Through developmentally appropriate activities and carefully crafted practices and meditations, teens have an opportunity to learn how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of life with greater ease. This course creates an opportunity for adolescents to construct a healthier and more equitable worldview and gives rise to greater compassion and empathy toward self and others. In a preliminary research study, this program demonstrated a significant decrease in depression, anxiety, perceived stress, and negative mood. This curriculum was adapted from the adult model of Mindful Self-Compassion created by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer.

For more information or to sign up, please scan the QR Code or visit linktr.ee/UCSDCFM and click "Mindfulness Programs".

10/06/2021

When they are "just" playing...

Thanks to legendary play advocate Dr. Peter Gray and also 1000 Hours Outside for posting!

08/16/2021

What is a Trauma Informed Specialist?

Let's talk about the role as a compassionate disruptor and supporter of children in schools. We will provide a sample job description and invite previous participants to share their experiences as Trauma Informed Specialists in schools. Let's work together to ensure Trauma Informed Specialists are officially endorsed by state licensure committees and are recognized in every school district.

Wednesday, August 18th, 4pm PT / 7pm EST

Free Registration here: https://bit.ly/3sleSvA

Please reach out to our program director, April Brown, at [email protected] with any questions

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08/09/2021

Looking forward to working with families tonight in Part 1 of this series! Hope you can join us!

07/02/2021

As a school psych, I see so many cases of in utero brain damage due to alcohol. The more we drop the stigma and talk about FASD, the more we can get services for those impacted and build awareness necessary to prevent new cases. Please share!

06/18/2021

Join us on June 22nd at 2pm PT / 5pm EST for our free Trauma Informed Guest Lecture Series featuring Michael Essien. Michael is an educational leader, principal, and founder of the Essien Education Group.

In his various roles, Michael has built a full service community school, trains communities on anti racist discipline and shows us what is possible when we center equity and social justice in the future of education. His work has been highlighted in various publications including Mindshift and he is a speaker at the Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in Schools conference this month.

Register here: https://bit.ly/2TNKywI

Learn more about future events from the Essien Education Group here: https://bit.ly/2TKxAPY

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