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PEP Remembers a Friend: A Tribute to Nicholas Long

Dr. Nicholas Long: PEP’s Treasured Friend, Mentor, and Teacher PEP lost a friend, colleague and inspiring teacher with the recent passing of Dr. Nicholas Long at age 92.  Nicholas was a pioneer in the development of psychoeducational methods in working with emotionally challenged children and youth. He was noted for the Conflict Cycle which illustrated
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Three Simple Ways to Promote Mental Wellness

Three Simple Ways to Promote Mental Wellness Often, when we hear the phrase “mental health,” our mind turns immediately to mental illness. Yet, the truth is, just like all of us have physical health, we also have mental health. Those who have physical health challenges must still focus on their overall health. They may, for
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Rain sticks promote rhythmic, patterned activity
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Rhythmic, Patterned Activity Aids Regulation

Rhythmic, Patterned Activity Aids Regulation PEP Greenview art teacher, Devon Fegen-Herdman recently had her high school students make rain sticks for her class. This choice of activity was more than just an opportunity to learn about art. Ms. Fegen-Herdman chose it to aid with emotional regulation. Specifically, the project utilizes the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
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How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children

How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children By April Shepherd, PEP Early Childhood Plus Consultant Trainer; Matt Joyce, PEP Assist Consultant; Lea Kromer, Clinical Supervisor, PEP Prentiss Autism Center; and Julie Brizes, Occupational Therapist, PEP Prentiss Autism Center If you’re like most people these days, your mind is at least partially occupied by
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