What You will Learn

This course explores the neuroscience behind emotional dysregulation and disconnection. Participants will learn how the autonomic nervous system influences our ability to connect, the impact of executive functioning on behavior, and strategies for managing power struggles effectively. By understanding the underlying causes of emotional reactions and expectations, attendees will gain practical tools to foster resilience, self-regulation, and constructive interactions.

  • Participants will be able to explain how the autonomic nervous system and executive functioning influence emotional regulation and behavior.

  • Participants will be able to identify key triggers of emotional dysregulation and develop strategies for effectively managing behavioral outbursts.

  • Participants will be able to apply practical techniques to establish clear expectations, minimize power struggles, and support self-regulation in various settings.

Course curriculum

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    Feeling Unstuck: Unmet Expectations Uncovered (No CEUs)

    • Welcome to your CEU Webinar

    • Course Objectives

    • Course Review Survey

Instructor(s)

PhD, LCPC, LBS1

Michelle Magida

Dr. Michelle Magida is the Founder and Clinical Director of Therapy Etc., a successful group practice dedicated to improving social, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning. She has over 15 years of experience in helping children, adolescents, young adults, families, parents, and schools achieve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success. Dr. Magida’s background in special education and expertise in executive functioning helps in treating individuals with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, and/or attention/focus issues. In addition, she enjoys partnering with parents as they develop new tools to diminish power struggles and establish healthy boundaries within the family system. Dr. Magida has presented in numerous venues on such topics as understanding executive functioning, how to avoid the dreaded power struggle, classroom management, and Polyvagal Theory in therapy. She has also created a parenting course titled Connection Before Correction. Before founding Therapy Etc., Dr. Magida worked as a special education teacher in the therapeutic day school setting. She also served as the Behavior Intervention Specialist for District 60 in Waukegan, Illinois, providing training and support to district social workers, psychologists, and administration. Dr. Magida earned her Bachelor’s in Science in Education from Illinois State University. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, with a counseling specialization and a concentration in children & adolescents, from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She earned her Doctorate in Counseling Education & Supervision from Adler University.