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Book today to bring an inspiring, energetic, and rousing presentation  (and real-life tools) that delight your participants that leaves them grateful they came and wanting to come back next year!

Raelene brings transformative information, an engaging process, and tangible tools delivered through entertaining real-life stories, a visually engaging Powerpoint, poignant videos, and quality interactions with other participants that builds valuable connections with others.

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Finding Joy!

Reduce Stress, Break through Barriers, and Increase Your Joy Factor at Work and at Home!

Description:

Providing care and education for young children is intense emotional labor and can easily lead to exhaustion and burn out. The reality is, when you work in a career that consumes your heart, mind, and sometimes sanity, it can be difficult to just leave it behind. Taking care of others can become the main mode of operation and the most important person might just get left behind – you. Truly, taking time to restore and nurture yourself is critical to be your best and to enjoy your important work! During this webinar, you will gain methods to crush the obstacles getting in the way of experiencing true joy, set personal boundaries for yourself and others, and feel inspired in your critical role shaping young minds. The methods you take away will help you get the most out of your unique journey and result in an increase in your “joy factor” starting right away!

Testimonials:

  • “Absolutely uplifting!”

  • “WOW! This was just what I needed!”

  • “It was a very impactful presentation with infectious energy and helpful, new insights and advice.“

  • “I loved the whole presentation and the energy that it was given with kept me captivated and interested as well as the content.”

  • “She is so passionate and fun! Delivers the messages so clear and to the heart. Thank you!”

  • “Raelene is amazing!  Her joy overflows to everyone!”

  • “I thoroughly appreciated her authenticity!!!  She was REAL!”

  • "Thank you so much for your wonderful class today! So many staff pulled me aside throughout the day and told me how great you were. One even said 'I feel like she was speaking to me and telling me exactly what I needed to hear!' You have such a gift for adult education, and we all appreciated having you here today.” 

  • “Amazing session! Lots of great information! I think it would be awesome if this one could be offered regularly!”

  • “A lot of times we tend to lose ourselves in our jobs so much that we forget to take care of ourselves! It’s important for a teacher to acknowledge their own worth and our job is not for everybody! In order for us to adequately take care of our kiddos, we need to find joy for ourselves!”

  • “I was having the toughest last two months, and this was the advice/push I needed it. Thank you so much.”

  • “I learned so much good information from Raelene that will help me in my work and my LIFE!  I needed this class to learn/remind me how to take care of myself. Find JOY!!!”

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Decrease Stress, Enhance Joy, and Increase Your Success, Today!

We cannot control what happens to us. But, we can manage what we think about it to create more joy and less stress in our lives.

Description:

Identify what the latest neuroscience research has discovered about how stress impacts your brain, thinking, and responses to stressful situations. Discover practical methods to train your brain to stress less, enjoy more, and increase success both personally and professionally.

Testimonials:

“It was REAL. It was authentically real. I laughed, cried, had aha moments, and instantly told my assistant that we will have ALL staff complete this on an in-service day!  Exactly the style of training we need!” -Kayla O., Childcare Director

“Perfect! Engaging and informative. The presenter is full of life, love and passion and makes what could be just another mundane training exciting and enjoyable while still being informative. I absolutely LOVE her energy! This is the second training I have done with Raelene, but definitely not the last!!!!”  - Erin S., Parent and Childcare Provider

 

“I liked that there was a handout that I could print off and make notes and follow along. I appreciated the content and thought it was one of the best trainings I have done! I got so much out of it!  Great job on this training Raelene!” -Dorothy D., Childcare Provider, Parent

 

“I appreciated that I could do this at my own pace. Being able to split it up over the course of a few days in small periods of time was the absolute best thing! This is by far my favorite training so far!  I think it was all amazing. It was fun, laid back and easy to navigate. Thank you so much and I appreciate your trainings!” -Elianna M., Childcare Provider

 

"I liked the concrete examples of how Raelene has put the tips into action.  I loved it - Wonderful and full of useful knowledge." -Elizabeth G., Director

 

"This was a very fun and stress-free way to take a training. Raelene is always fun to listen to and has great information to share. A great way to work through continuing ed hours! It was easy to do and I could stop at any point and come back when I had more time. Great video clips and thoughtful questions." -Shannon K. Director, Parent Educator, and Parent

 

"I loved the presentation honestly. It was real situations, very relatable. Hit key points on every video. It broke down everything so you can focus on what you were addressing directly, bringing attention to how much stress and strain I'm currently putting myself under. I thoroughly enjoyed this training and will refer it to colleagues. :)  It's very insightful!" -Jordan L., Trainer, Adult Educator, and Childcare Provider

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Being the Star You Are: Mastering Stressful Moments So You Can Truly Shine!

Reduce Stress During Everyday Moments and Tense interactions so you can do your best work.

Description:

Explore effective methods to reduce stress before, during, and after taxing moments to build the important self-regulation skills needed to prevent future emotional mayhem. Stress can bring out the worst in people and is a major trigger behind tantrums, whining, and aggression. How you respond during the tensest moments impacts children’s emotional development but also how you feel about your important work. Pinpoint helpful adult responses for during stressful moments that help you keep your cool and build children’s ability to calm, over time. Develop a plan to confidently address stressful moments so everyone can truly shine, today and tomorrow!

CDA Area III: Support Social-Emotional Development

Testimonials:

  • “I loved Raelene's spirit and personality. The 2 hours flew by!"

  • "Raelene made it fun and engaging! Gave great ideas and advice"

  • "Loved getting new / more ideas to help maintain stress and how to work through not only for me but for my kids"

  • "I have learned to listen to kids more! I have also learned how to control my stress & emotions!"

  • "Great!! Very informative and helpful!"

  • "It was insightful and had a lot of helpful tips and tools to put into play for the child care setting and for home settings."

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Giving the Gifts that Last a Lifetime: Healthy Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Ensure children not only feel good about themselves but also stay motivated, keep a great attitude, and remain kind to others.

Description:

Discover the important elements of building healthy self-esteem while building the self-confidence needed to take on challenges and persevere even with things get tough. Gain insight into the dark side of self-esteem and the unintended results of the self-esteem movement. Learn proven methods to ensure children not only feel good, but also do well. Explore methods to increase effective praise that builds the “can do” attitude needed to ensure future success. Label methods to increase problem-solving skills and promote a trusting and responsive relationship that will reduce challenging behaviors and leave kids feeling capable and responsible.

CDA Area III: Support Social-Emotional Development

Testimonials:

  • “It’s SO relevant and research shows these methods actually increase self-sufficiency and confidence throughout life!" - Dana G., Parent

  • "Raelene is the best! You will walk away from the training with many ideas to implement and a great mindset too!" - Michelle S., Childcare Provider

  • "I thought the speaker was wonderful and so relatable and had amazing insight!" - Halee C., Childcare Provider

  • "Helpful tips for your classroom when giving out responsibilities. Thank you! I can't wait to try this out in my classroom." Kasey, Preschool Teacher

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Feisty, Lively, and Tenacious!

Working with Difficult Temperament Traits to Help All Children Succeed!

Decrease power struggles and help children learn what they need to in order to truly thrive.

Description:

Many challenging behaviors are linked to temperament, how a child is naturally wired to respond to the world. Discover proven methods to decrease power struggles, reduce negative behaviors and increase positive outcomes for children who are extremely persistent, intense, slow-to-warm, highly sensitive, or highly active. Explore ways to individualize care to provide a “good fit” and ensure success for all children. Learn specific coaching and guidance strategies to help children behave well and develop the skills needed to thrive.

CDA Area III: Support Social-Emotional Development

Testimonials:

  • “So real and informative!"

  • "Eye opening and incredibly helpful learning new perspectives on how to approach the kiddos who add a lot of flair to the day to day."

  • "Loved how it was interactive, got the audience involved every few minutes."

  • "Amazing information and useful tools to use in everyday life as a childcare worker or parent!!" - Morgan M., Childcare Provider

  • "I appreciate your practical knowledge from someone who really has been there in the classroom and as a parent."- Nancy B., Preschool Teacher

  • "She's great! Keeps interest and my attention! Her conversational tone makes understanding and involvement easy!" - Amy S., Childcare Provider

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SUPPORT

those caring for young children in a way that helps lower stress and increase success – both personally and professionally.

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EMPOWER

early childhood professionals with realistic and effective tools and strategies that make this critical work easier and more fun.

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ENGAGE

in important topics that make a significant difference.

INSPIRE

positive change with rewarding educational experiences that helps improve the future for us all.

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