"Behavioral problems are related to brain dysfunctions and are not the results of a weak will or poor character," according to Daniel Amen, M.D., renowned brain researcher, physician and author.
"My experiences show that troubled youth often know what is expected of them but do not have the skills to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. They pretend it isn't important to them and/or they don't want to," says Gayle Temkin.
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Some of the most common disruptive behaviors that teachers must work around are:
- Short-term memory loss and short attention span
- Distractibility and erratic behavior
- Irritability and emotional outbursts
- Defensiveness
These and most other obstacles can be overcome through the application of some simple techniques:
- Brain gym
exercises
- Body, mind and emotional fitness routines adapted to classroom parameters
- Awareness-focusing exercises
CEL's Methodology harmonizes brain activity symmetrically, encouraging on-task attitudes and behaviors perfect for the classroom. These exercises synergize brain hemispheres, decreasing cortisol levels (stress hormones) and promoting socially acceptable behavior naturally and effectively. All CEL's education programs include these exercises and techniques in classroom activity sets.
Oftentimes, educators relate to troublesome classroom behaviors as emotional-cognitive-behavioral issues needing medication and/or punishment. CEL contends this is a half measure or an unnecessary procedure.
Classrooms today are commonly burdened by emotional and psychological problems brought by troubled students. Standard discipline has not been enough. Even medicine, now commonly prescribed to school age children, has not created classrooms where learning happens reliably, efficiently and naturally. What's missing? The connection from body to mind to emotions, the link between our energy, our focus and our future. That link is exactly what CEL provides.
- Character-building strategies integrated with academic studies
- Students who connect with their teachers, schools and classmates
- Results that don't just show, they glow
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