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Fascinating read with valuable insights. I agree that changes in parenting styles and how (and what) schools teach children could make a huge difference.

I encourage you to check out http://chooselovemovement.org/, a nonprofit that provides free curricula for all grade levels (and some for workplaces and other community settings) along the lines of what you suggest.

Both research findings and testimonials from teachers who have used it prove it works. I have no personal connection to the group; I learned of it while researching an article I wrote.

Here’s a quote from their website’s home page:

“When educators and students prioritize teaching and practicing essential life skills such as relationships building, emotional management, and coping skills it cultivates a sense of trust and security. This creates a connected and compassionate environment. When students feel a sense of belonging and psychological safety they are happier, more well adjusted, and more likely to seek help.”

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Thank you so much for this link, I've had a quick look and it seems to be along the lines I was envisaging, will delve into to more today. Good to see moves in this direction. Maybe I should invite someone from the organization to do one of these Q&As!?

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Maybe. It was founded by the mom of a young boy killed during the Sandy Hook school shooting years ago, so she has a powerful story to tell about her motivation for starting the organization and developing this curriculum.

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Well done, Gary!

This part got me, your friend's book, "How the World is Making Our Children Mad and What to Do About It: A field guide to raising empowered children and growing a more beautiful world" - it got me because as someone who suffers from PTSD, one of the most significant and destructive symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder is emotional dysregulation.

PTSD makes it *incredibly* difficult to tap into the emotional well, because our systems are all fucked up. So, 1, It's amazing to finally see some acknowledgement about the neurobiological impact of mental health, and 2, thank you so much for sharing it!

Awesome interview!

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Yes, being stuck in freeze (Parkinson's) also makes it very hard to tap into emotions, so I can understand this,. Louis Weinstock is doing some great work. Also my friend Clare Wilson has a great book called "Grounded: Discover the missing piece in the puzzle of children's behaviour" along similar lines which is worth a look https://chew.mykajabi.com/grounded-book

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What a lovely conversation! Thank you for sharing

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Fab article. I look forward to our conversation soon Gary.

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Thank you and Mr. Sandberg!

A query, please.

Does the breadth of body-based therapy, bioenergetics, include such things as frequency medicine, oxidative therapies, herbs, etc. that many of us passionately embrace? Do you think that electronic devices would augment, really enhance, the healing process?

Again, a lovely interview with the therapist!

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I can't speak for Bioenegetics specifically, but I would say many body-based therapists are also quite knowledgeable about the value of diet and nutrition, sleep, music and sound therapies, hypnosis, and stress reduction, etc. as well as aware of the various types of toxins in our environment - we could say they are holistic. On electronic devices, there are many forms out there which claim to help, from Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, PEMF, and sleep frequency devices, while of course other forms of devices (screens!) can be very detrimental..

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It strikes me that if we can use electricity and other energetic devices to cause harm, surely we can find a use for good? Good question!

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Yes, may be I put the wrong emphasis on my reply - I meant there are devices which can help. I've tried a few, like the Zeez Sleep Pebble, a PEMF device, and the Sensate device.

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Thank you for speaking with the voice of experience! The wife of my cousin is a Montessori teacher.

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