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HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 45: Neurosequential ModelMy guest today is Michelle Maikoetter, Director of Special Projects at Neurosequential and Chief Program Officer at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. For over 30 years, she has worked with youth and families in various settings including domestic violence/sexual assault, juvenile justice, after school programming, and wilderness programming. Since 2007, Michelle has been a leader at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Texas, one of the largest nonprofit residential childcare facilities in the United States. Housed in the middle of the campus is a “special purpose” school - Boys Ranch Independent School District, educating K-12 students. Currently serving as their C...2024-11-2639 min
Brain Based ParentingAdventure & the Model of Leadership and ServiceSend us a textHave you ever felt the rush of conquering a new challenge, where the unfamiliar becomes a thrilling playground for growth? Join us as we, alongside guests Michelle Maikoetter, Suzanne Wright, and Mike Wilhelm, swap tales from the frontier of leadership and the great outdoors, revealing how pushing past personal boundaries can lead to unexpected discoveries about ourselves. We navigate through our diverse reactions to stepping off the beaten path, from the call of wild camping to the comfort of well-trodden trails. Throughout this episode, we unpack the necessity of safety in our pursuit...2024-01-0226 minBrain Based ParentingPower & the Model of Leadership and ServiceSend us a textEver wondered how power dynamics influence your parenting style and your child's development? Dive into an insightful conversation with our guests Michelle Maikoetter, Suzanne Wright, and Mike Wilhelm as we navigate the often complex seas of power, control, and ego in parenting. We aim to shed light on the positive and negative implications of power, the role fear plays in control, and how self-control is key to fostering healthy relationships. More significantly, we unravel the impact of power differentials on a child's moral compass and the dangers of fostering compliance rooted in fear.2023-12-1920 minBrain Based ParentingAchievement & the Model of Leadership and ServiceSend us a textYou know that feeling when you watch your child battle with self-assurance, enthusiasm, or motivation? It's a hurdle we often face as parents, and in our latest episode of Brain-Based Parenting, we shed light on this challenge with the help of our in-house experts, Michelle Maikoetter, Suzanne Wright, and Mike Wilhelm. We delve into achievement struggles, how they manifest, and their impact on children's behavior. Most importantly, we reveal how nurturing a sense of achievement in children can foster their confidence. Our stories and experiences offer a fresh viewpoint on this subject, promising y...2023-12-1223 minBrain Based ParentingWhat is Brain Based Parenting?!?!?!?Send us a textEver wonder how our brains impact the way we parent? Distinguished experts from Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, Joshua Sprock, Michelle Maikoetter, Suzanne Wright, and Mike Wilhelm, join us today to illuminate this fascinating subject. Together, we explore the intricacies of brain-based parenting, emphasizing how crucial it is to be purposeful, empathetic, and patient in fostering relationships with our children. Discover how trauma can shape a child's developing brain and how understanding these brain processes has revolutionized our approach to child care.Contact:podcasts@calfarley.org To Donate: h...2023-11-1419 min