Exploring Neuroscience in Education with Dr. Lori Desautels

Body and Brain Brilliance

A Manual to Cultivate Awareness and Practices for Our Nervous Systems

by Lori L. Desautels, Ph.D

Cover illustration of Body and Brain Brilliance by Lori Desautels

When adults become aware of their nervous systems,

they can recognize their emotional triggers or activators, sense the dysregulation in their bodies and brains, and respond accordingly. This allows adults to lean into curiosity when encountering a dysregulated child, empowering them to respond with compassion and connection over control, escalation, and compliance.

Body and Brain Brilliance, a neuro-educational manual for social and emotional development embracing all ages, as well as educator nervous systems, will address the science and the language of our nervous systems as educators and students learn together.

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What our fabulous readers are saying…

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"Accessible, practical, and transformative, Body and Brain Brilliance guides educators and administrators to provide the regulated, positive repeated experiences students need to thrive. By showing how to keep our own nervous systems in mind, shift our own states, and then co-regulating with our students, Desautels provides a roadmap for how to effectively hold our students’ nervous systems in mind, even in the most challenging moments, where students are most vulnerable. If educators put this lens-shift into practice, it would revolutionize the kinds of experiences kids and teachers have every day."

Tina Payne Bryson

LCSW, Ph.D., New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline

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"Once again, Dr. Lori Desautels masterfully synthesizes complex neuroscience research into accessible insights for all adults. Body and Brain Brilliance is a beacon of hope for our education system and adult nervous systems! Offering a much-needed departure from our traditional behaviorist approaches, this manual is a vital resource for a brighter future grounded in newer scientific discoveries, trauma-sensitive approaches, deeper empathy, and understanding for the entire human experience."

Sara Midura Smith

Engagement Behavior Specialist at Northwest Education Services 

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"Body and Brain Brilliance’ is a deeply insightful resource that shows us how to honor the space between adult and child in a way that offers connection, healing, and growth. This beautifully written book is brimming with essential wisdom and practical strategies that open the way to respectfully and tenderly support all young people."

Karen Young

Psychologist

“I've had the honor of reviewing early chapters, and it is packed full of activities to soothe our nervous systems and co-regulate with children. Add Body and Brain Brilliance to your summer reading list to prepare for back-to-school!”

Beth Tyson

Childhood Trauma Consultant/Trainer, Linkedn Top Voice, Child Therapist, CASA Volunteer, Co-Chair of the PA Child Abuse Prevention Team & Children's Book Author

CONNECT AND TRANSFORM 

In this manual, you will discover tools and activities designed to foster relational and preventative practices, aiming to mitigate feelings of unsafety and isolation and prevent negative behaviors.

  • Social Nervous System: Understand the role of our nervous system in emotional regulation and behavior.
  • Healthy Communication: Learn the importance of effective communication between adults and youth, especially in discipline.
  • Preventative Practices: Access mini-activities that promote safety and connection.
  • Emotional Regulation: Strategies for managing emotions to support positive interactions.
  • Discipline with Empathy: Approaches to discipline that consider emotional and social needs.

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