Boys, Coyotes & other Wild Creatures
Offered in conjunction with Portland State University, Continuing Education in the Graduate School of Education (CE/ED)Instructors
Lynea Gillen, MS, Jim Gillen, RYT, & Jeffrey Albin, CDP
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Nationwide, boys are nearly twice as likely as girls to be suspended, make up two-thirds of special education students, are 1.5 times more likely to be held back a grade and 2.5 times more likely to be given diagnoses of ADHD. Energetic boys can create both headaches and opportunities for parents, educators and therapists. And while the research on gender differences can be controversial, perhaps it’s time to look at school and family life and see how they’re meeting (or not meeting) boys’ unique needs, and to provide healthy and creative outlets for their “wildness.”
In this highly experiential workshop, we will explore the importance of movement and “rough” play and the need for boys to find meaning, initiation and physical connection to the world. We will learn how to use traditional stories of animals such as wolves, coyotes and cougars, as well as current cultural mythology such as Star Wars and its Jedi knights, to explore the warrior archetype and its importance in addressing the global challenges of this era.
In order to compete with the attraction of violent media and video games, you will learn how to create highly experential activities where boys can explore their power in safe ways and learn that the true heart of the warrior is to protect goodness and help instead of harm.
Other topics presented and explored include:
- Tools for supporting boys' emotions and developing interpersonal skills
- How to honor children's “big” energy while teaching self-awareness and control
- How boys’ learning styles can differ from girl
- How to make schools more boy-friendly
- What video games and electronic media do to the developing brain
- Nature/environmental education activities
- Yoga & movement breaks to help with attention and learning
Course also features a live class component where you observe the instructors teaching workshop techniques with a children's class!
Offered cooperatively by Portland State University, Continuing Education in the Graduate School of Education (CE/ED) and Still Moving Yoga, LLC. One PSU Undergraduate or Graduate Credit and/or 10 CEU/Clock Hours available. Coursework qualifies for professional development credit. - certificate of training hours provided
