The Brain Talk Curriculum is designed to teach students about their brains, and how to use critical thinking to respond mindfully rather than react impulsively. This curriculum consists of eight units that introduce key components of the brain and build the narrative of neural integration. Each unit of The Brain Talk Curriculum builds upon the previous unit and includes a whiteboard animated video, along with lesson plans and accompanying materials targeted to the students with whom you are working. Separate lesson plans and materials for each unit exist for early elementary, upper elementary, middle/high school, and a Brain Talk Therapy model. An annual subscription/license to Brain Talk provides access to all units and curriculum materials.
The Brain Talk Curriculum is designed to be used by therapists, classroom/small group teachers and parents/caregivers. Each unit provides instructors with all necessary background information, materials, and discussion points to effectively deliver the curriculum. Brain Talk is an exceptional foundation for numerous social-emotional and cognitive-behavioral curricula. Instructors with a more significant background in brain functioning will find recommendations for ways to further explore the concepts beyond the principal Brain Talk activities.
The Brain Talk Curriculum serves as a wonderful introduction for many programs that target mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and social/emotional regulation. The curriculum is created to be easily incorporated into classrooms, therapy/counseling sessions, social groups, and other learning opportunities. Each unit is designed with flexible timing, and can be taught during multiple short learning windows or expanded into longer, structured lessons.
The Brain Talk Curriculum is the “brain child” born out of a collaborative effort between a Speech-Language Pathologist and an Educational Therapist who realized that increased self-awareness and understanding of how one's brain functions is, itself, a tool for self-regulation. Supported by research showing that meta-cognition, or thinking about our thinking plays a critical role in successful decision making and learning, The Brain Talk Curriculum teaches students how to be more aware of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to decision making.
Carrie Lindemuth is an Educational Therapist/Professional and Social-Emotional Learning Specialist based in Oakland, CA. Focusing primarily on therapies and interventions that support self-regulation and executive function, Carrie consults and collaborates with professionals and parents in multiple arenas to support self-regulation, executive functioning, mindfulness, and brain-based education. Additionally, she provides individual executive function support and educational therapy. Contact Carrie
Hanna Novak, M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed and board certified Speech and Language Therapist and neuro-relational consultant based in Los Angeles, CA. Through her private practice, Mind Grove, Hanna provides relational, neurodivergent-affirming speech and language and executive functioning therapy services, early intervention communication therapy, CAPDOTS facilitation, clinical supervision, and clinical mentorship. In addition to her therapeutic work, Hanna provides consulting and professional training that involves program design and implementation, organizational culture assessment, leadership and team mentorship, and professional development focused on executive functioning, regulation, and communication. She supports schools, districts, and multidisciplinary professional teams in strengthening their capacity to meet the diverse regulatory, relational, and learning needs of their communities. Contact Hanna or visit www.mindgrovegrow.com to learn more.
Brain Talk builds the metacognition of motivation. We believe that every child can benefit from learning the self-awareness that supports self-regulation and strategic thinking. We are dedicated to building a foundation of metacognitive learning to promote lifelong success for all students.
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