AAHPERD EDA Convention Debrief

Fresh off a presentation at AAHPERD’s EDA 2013 Convention, I’m thankful for the opportunity to speak, share experiences, and interact with such dedicated physical education professionals. Those in attendance were a mix of physical education teachers, university students, and adapted physical education teachers. When posing the big question, “are these trauma-sensitive best practices useful for mainstream youth?” the answer was a resounding “yes!”

The Sandy Hook tragedy was heavy on the minds of those present as they view themselves as mentors to their students in addition to physical education teachers. Audience members voiced that they seek out as much mental health training as possible but don’t feel well prepared to manage the majority of situations, especially the unknown.    

Behavioral and emotional difficulties with students, despite their best efforts, were at the forefront of discussions. Providing teachers, and future teachers, with concrete skills and curriculum to help them feel safe, confident, and effective in these situations is empowering.  

2:45-4:00 gs 6/7 Adapted The Use of a Therapeutic Curriculum in Physical Education

This session includes training on the use of a therapeutic sports curriculum. Learn how to embed the teaching of life skills and emotional skills within Physical Education classes. Expand knowledge of adapted sports, games and activities for differently abled youth.
Rebekah Conway Roulier, Doc Wayne Athletic League, Inc., MA

Presider: Sheldon Sucre, Adelphi University, NY

Upcoming Conference Presentations

On, November 28th I will have the pleasure of presenting with Youth Village's Doc Wayne Coach Nikki Valila. Our workshop,  DBT: Sports in Behavioral Treatment of Youth is an afternoon session at the Providers’ Council 37th Annual Convention & Expo: Caring It Forward on November, 28th.

DBT: Sports in Behavioral Treatment of Youth

• Rebekah Conway Roulier, General Manager, Doc Wayne Athletic League

• Nikki Valila, Sexual Exploitation Coordinator, Youth Villages-Germaine Lawrence Campus

The workshop will cover the use of sports in the group therapy setting to increase self-esteem, self-concept, social awareness and to improve overall effective emotion management. Techniques from Doc Wayne’s sport-based do the good curriculum will be taught.

To register for the conference and Doc Wayne’s afternoon workshop click here: http://secure.providers.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=453

On February 23rd, I'll be presenting at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Dance's Eastern District Convention (AAHPERD EDA) in Valley Forge, PA on Use of a Therapeutic Curriculum in Physical Education from 2:45-4:00PM. 

Use of a Therapeutic Curriculum in Physical Education

• Rebekah Conway Roulier, General Manager, Doc Wayne Athletic League

• Presider: Sheldon Sucre, Adelphi University, NY  

Doc Wayne presents training on the use of its therapeutic sport curriculum, do the good, as a framework for teaching physical education in residential treatment settings, therapeutic day schools, underserved communities, and for differently abled youth.  Do the good works to increase self-esteem and promote overall effective emotion management.

To register for the conference and Doc Wayne's afternoon workshop click here: http://www.aahperd.org/about/districts/eastern/convention.cfm

Conference Information: http://www.scribd.com/doc/110236522/Providers-Council-37th-Annual-Convention-Expo-Caring-It-Forward