The Nurtured Heart Approach®

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Nurtured Heart Approach®: A Glimpse Into Transformation Feb 16, 2018

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Join us this month as we give you a glimpse into the transformation of the Nurtured Heart Approach®. The approach was developed by Howard Glasser to help parents “deal” with challenging, difficult, and frankly frustrating behavior from their child. But it has evolved over 25 plus years ago into the honed approach it is today, consisting of 3 Stands; Absolutely No, Absolutely Yes, and Absolutely Clear. Listen in as our host, Stephanie Rule, and co-host for this podcast, Matt Steinborn, dive into each of the stands and paint a picture of how the approach can bring transformation to your life as a parent, educator, and mental health professional. Music: Sunny - Bensound.com

Mayhem to Meaningful Gratitude: NHA Amidst a Medical Crisis Jan 19, 2018

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Life becomes infinitely more scary when a diagnosis of cancer happens. Scarier for the person receiving the diagnosis, but also the loved ones of that person. Our host, Stephanie Rule, interviews Julie Mears about her experience navigating a cancer diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and the impact the Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) had on her journey to recovery. Stephanie shares her perspective as a loved one walking through a similar process and how NHA took part in supporting herself, her family, and her mother. Full biography for Julie here. Music: Sunny - Bensound.com

NHA and the Gift it is to YOU! Dec 15, 2017

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Stephanie Rule, host of the Nurtured Heart Approach® podcasts, interviews Certified/Advanced Trainers in the Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) about their lives before NHA was in it and how they’ve come to realize the gift of NHA. Debbie Sands, an advocate for families and people with disabilities, discusses how the NHA opened her eyes to a new world of positivity. This new world of positivity shifted her professional life into altering how she interacted with young people in a society where celebrating what is going wrong is the norm. Eulanda Thorne, a school counselor, talks about her journey from being on the verge of resigning as a classroom teacher to finding the NHA and transforming her life. Giving her the tools to change the trajectory of her life path. Julie Steinberg, a cantor and trained social worker, discusses how NHA transformed her family and gave her the skills to navigate her daughter’s intense behaviors. Julie beautifully describes the dance between the 3 Stands™ and how she scaffolded the support and love for her daughter. For full biographies for Debbie, Eulanda, and Julie click here. Music: Sunny - Bensound.com

Navigating the Holidays Using NHA Nov 17, 2017

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Listen as this discussion centered around using the Nurtured Heart Approach® during the holiday reveals how it can be a life force in navigating unhealthy relationships and setting clear boundaries for children and family members. Host, Stephanie Rule, leads our brilliant guests, Jennifer Lotery and Mary Black, in a conversation about utilizing NHA as an adult and keeping you and your children emotionally healthy during the holidays. Jennifer provides an excellent perspective as a clinical psychologist with her experience counseling adults and children. She discusses navigating challenging relationships with adult family members and taking care of yourself during the high emotional stress of the holiday season. Mary brings a unique perspective as a mother of intense children (her biological, adoptive, and foster children). She discusses different ways to honor and protect her intense children during family traditions, while resetting unrealistic self-set expectations of what the gathering(s) should look like. Click here for full biographies for Jennifer and Mary. Music: Sunny - Bensound.com

Passionate About Preschool Oct 20, 2017

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Join the host of the Children’s Success Foundation, Stephanie Rule, as she leads a discussion on the Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) in the Preschool Setting! Our guests, Nancy Gomez and Kellie Knodel discuss how they implement NHA in their classrooms and how they use the NHA professionally to propel greatness as a teacher. Kellie has a Psychology degree and worked with high school students as a youth minister for 2 years before moving to preschool. Kellie started teaching at St. John Christian Preschool in and completed a Child Development Associate Degree. Kellie is currently in her 9th year of teaching preschool. She took her first NHA class in 2012 and started using the approach at work and at home with her daughter Lillie. Kellie became a Certified Trainer at the Fargo CTI in July of 2016. Since then, she has been teaching classes to parents and educators in Fargo, ND. Kellie lives with her husband and 3 children, ages 7, 4, and 1. Nancy is an Advanced Trainer in the NHA. She attended her first CTI in Jan. of 2012, and the second in Jan. of 2015, both in Tucson. Her initial drive to learn NHA were her three daughters Deeana 15, Madi 12, and Leeah 7. She soon realized NHA worked in her career as well. Nancy has 22 years of experience in Early Childhood Education between YDI Head Start and Kirtland Air Force Base. She has an AA in Early Childhood Multi-cultural Education and an AA in Child, Youth, and Family Development. She is currently working on a BA in Education Studies at Grand Canyon University. “The NHA has changed my life and I continue to use it daily personally, professionally, and most importantly with myself. I’m not perfect, but now I am aware, and I know how to reset myself back to greatness.” Music: Sunny - Bensound.com

NHA in the Juvenile Justice System Sep 15, 2017

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Join the host of The Children’s Success Foundation, Stephanie Rule, as she leads a discussion on the Nurtured Heart Approach®(NHA) in the Juvenile Justice System (JJS). Our guests, Harvey Uken and Toni Rose, bring a refreshing NHA perspective to working with youth in JJS, and the prevention of youth entering the system. Listen as the conversation unfolds and these dynamic Certified NHA Advanced Trainers share their experiences about building the Inner Wealth™ of the youth in the Juvenile Justice System. Toni Rose, BS, is a Certified Nurtured Heart Approach® Advanced Trainer as well as a Wraparound Facilitator at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare. She has provided over 100 NHA trainings to parents, caregivers, volunteers and clinicians from all over the state of Indiana. She has 18 years of experience collaborating with Department of Child Services, Juvenile Justice, CASA and Head Start. She has also worked directly with mental health agencies, psychiatric hospitals and educators. Her passion is supporting children and families to build successful relationships not only in their homes but in their communities as well. Harvey Uken has been working as a Youth Counselor at the Red River Valley Juvenile Center (16 bed facility for 10-18) in Crookston, MN for the past 14 years. He was the Family Week Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor for eight of those years. These experiences with intense people in intense situations led Harvey to see the Nurtured Heart Approach as the way to help the children he serves towards heart-felt transformation when he was introduced to NHA in 2013. Harvey is looking forward to full retirement to begin employing the Nurtured Heart Approach in Northern MN and ND to help people recognize the greatnesses in themselves and others.

Fear Less Parenting - Teens and Young Adults Jun 04, 2017

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We are excited to have our guests from May join us again to share the amazing journey of parenting teens and young adults with our guests, Catherine Stafford and Alastair Gardiner in this month's podcast. Stephanie Rule is our host. Catherine is a mom of 4, a therapist in private practice, a Certified NHA Advanced Trainer and well known chldren's book author. (Full bio here ) Alastair is dad to 3 boys. He is an international speaker and presenter, a Certified NHA Advanced Trainer. He works with intense children around the world and consults with foster care givers around the globe. (Full bio here)

The Life Span Journey with NHA - Inner Wealth™ For All - ages 15-19 years May 26, 2017

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We are excited to share the amazing journey of parenting teens through the high school years with our guests, Catherine Stafford and Alastair Gardiner in our May podcast. Stephanie Rule is our host. Catherine is a mom of 4, a therapist in private practice, a Certified NHA Advanced Trainer and well known chldren's book author. (Full bio here ) Alastair is dad to 3 boys. He is an international speaker and presenter, a Certified NHA Advanced Trainer. He works with intense children around the world and consults with foster care givers around the globe. (Full bio here)

The Lifespan Journey with NHA; Inner Wealth for All Ages: NHA with 10-14 yr olds Apr 21, 2017

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Eulanda Thorne Eulanda, a Certified Advanced NH Trainer, is a unique individual who lives her life daily to make a positive impact in the lives of others. She has been a guest speaker for the NH Global Summit and her work with NH has been featured during several trainings and presentations. Eulanda is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Her motto in life is a quote from Maya Angelou; I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” For this reason, she lives her life showering others with love. Eulanda lives in Wilson, North Carolina where she is a devoted school teacher and single mother of four beautiful children. Theresa Gaylean Theresa is a Certified Advanced NHA trainer who has witnessed the transformative power of the approach as an educator in a community day classroom serving K-8th grades (5 years) and currently in a second grade classroom. The approach has also gifted her with powerful relationship with her husband of 25 years, and as the mother of three children 17, 14, and 7.

The Lifespan Journey with NHA; Inner Wealth for All Ages: NHA with 5-9 year olds Mar 17, 2017

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Tanya Fraizer Tanya Fraizer is a dynamic individual with a passion to help others find joy and peace in their personal and professional lives. Tanya is a graduate of Concordia College – Moorhead with a degree in Elementary Education. She has worked extensively with families, with experience in both in-home and agency-based parent education. Tanya is a Nurtured Heart Approach Advanced Trainer and the owner of Heart To Heart Consulting, through which she provides coaching, classes, trainings and speaking engagements on NHA. Her prowess for leadership with clarity and compassion is a joy for all the NHA Trainers she is so personally dedicated to serve. Tanya lives in Fargo, ND with her husband and daughter. Mark Pfaff Mark, Certified Advanced NHA trainer. In Public Education 10 years serving Special Education grades Preschool, K - 8, Adult Post-Secondary, Mild/ Moderate/ Severe students. Was a Middle school Assistant Principal and now serving as a county SELPA administrator and Program specialist. Co-parent of three children ages 15, 8, 5 in Chico, CA. Nick Bartlett Nick Bartlett has been a School Psychologist since 2010. His experience is diverse, having served students from preschool to post-secondary, from all disability areas. He became a Nurtured Heart Approach © advanced trainer in 2016. Nick has trained hundreds of parents and educators in The Nurtured Heart Approach and utilizes the powerful methodology with students he counsels as well as his own children who are 7 and 4 years old. He is a firm believer in the transformative power of the approach and truly enjoys seeing children light up when children begin to become of aware of and own their greatness.

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