Secure Attachments and Student Wellbeing with Dr Billy Garvey

In this episode, I get the privilege of sitting down to talk with Dr. Billy Garvey, a renowned developmental paediatrician who works for the Royal Children's Hospital. Billy shares invaluable insights on the critical role educators play in supporting children and how to create classrooms full of trust and emotional safety.

We explore how emotional intelligence, understanding, and connection can transform the classroom for vulnerable children. We talk about the significance of nurturing secure attachments, the role of resilience in learning, and the power of meeting kids where they are.

What You'll Learn:

• The importance of safety and trust and strategies for creating a supportive classroom environment.
• How to be curious and responsive to children’s behaviours so that you can truly understand social and emotional development.
• Why punitive measures fail and what to do instead.
• How teachers can lead by example in self-awareness and emotional regulation to model emotional intelligence.
• Why there needs to be a balance in educator well-being and student support and how schools are getting it wrong.
• The power of genuine connections between teachers and students and practical advice for handling trauma, building resilience, and setting developmentally appropriate expectations.

Join us for a conversation that will to enlighten, inspire, and empower educators to make a lasting difference.

Resources:

• Journal Article: Better support for children with additional health and developmental needs in school settings: Perspectives of education experts
• Want more guidance around how to support your students behaviour? Download the free guide

Connect with Dr. Billy Garvey

• Website: www.billygarvey.com
• Instagram: @drbillygarvey
• Instagram: @popcultureparenting

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