Hello, we are Leena & Traci from Healing Children LLC! We are both educators and mental health professionals, which gives us a unique perspective on working with children both in and out of the school setting who have severe emotional and behavioral concerns. Our mission is for all children to be emotionally healthy, happy, mature, and responsible. We believe as adults establish healthy relationships and appropriate boundaries, children are more likely to grow and prosper. When adults unders ...
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In episode 17, Leena and Traci engage in a conversation with Jen Weske, delving into her journey as a secondary principal and her efforts in fostering a positive school culture. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing H…
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In Episode 13 of the Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss the real reasons for the teacher shortage based on talking with educators and what they have witnessed in the school settings. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Disci…
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In Episode 14 Traci and Leena discuss how adults can provide boundaries without using shame or anger. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to Shattered Lives, A Guide for Educators.” We are also happy to discuss…
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In Episode 15 Traci and Leena discuss the essential components to a Healing Relationship. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to Shattered Lives, A Guide for Educators.” We are also happy to discuss any questio…
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In Episode 16, Traci and Leena discuss the pitfalls of using rewards, reinforcements, and bribes to change behavior and promote healing and maturity. When it is appropriate and how to use them. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discip…
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In Episode 12 of the Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss the difference between a Power Struggle and Waiting out and why it is important. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to Shattered Lives, A Gui…
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How do I set the boundary in a way that helps children learn and grow? In Episode 11 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss a few key elements that need to be in place for discipline and accountability to make long-term behavioral changes (i.e., children internalize or take responsibility for their behavior). You can also watch us on…
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With adults learning more about the impact of trauma and attachment, we see an increase in encouragement and support of students; however, a decrease in accountability. This understanding has created confusion about what accountability is and its role in emotional healing and maturity. In Episode 10 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena dis…
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Many good educators are leaving the profession due to not feeling safe or supported. In Episode 9 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss the importance of Healthy Compliance and its role in conscience development for children. When educators have expectations for their students, such as following adult directions, not bothering their…
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In Episode 8 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Esther (a puppet), discuss how children test adults and how essential it is that adults pass the test for the emotional well-being of the child. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase o…
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In Episode 7 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Herbert (a puppet), discuss the healing environment for chronic misbehavior. He learns how structure and boundaries have helped his friend improve his behavior. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand cour…
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In Episode 6 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Esther (a puppet), discuss the healing environment and how teachers bring unique characteristics and traits to the healing environment that help children grow and mature. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on d…
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In Episode 5 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Francis (a pupett), discusses what happens when children are given too much. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to Shattered Lives, A Gui…
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In Episode 4 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Esther (a puppet), discuss the hope the comes from finding purpose and meaning in ones struggles. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to S…
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In Episode 3 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Herbert (a puppet), discuss the impact of trauma, disrupted attachment, and survival on children's self-concept and behavior. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Di…
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On the 2nd episode of The Bumpy Road to Healing, with guest Esther (a puppet), Leena and Traci discuss what it looks like when a child's emotional development is delayed or stuck and what can be done to help them mature. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purcha…
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Healing Children LLC, with guest Francis (a puppet), discuss the importance of understanding Typical Development to help children grow and mature. You can also watch us on our youtube channel. To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to Shattered Lives, A Guide…
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