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Promoting Self-Regulation in Youth Pt. 2
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Fri, Dec 4, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Promoting Self-Regulation in Youth - Part 2
Integrating Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, and Somatic Techniques
Presenters Drs. Gayle Cicero & Jennifer Scaturo Watkinson
When dysregulation disrupts the learning environment, understanding why it happens is only half the battle. This two-part, evidence-informed series bridges the preparation-practice gap by translating nervous system
science into immediate, grounded intervention. Move past abstract theory and build fluency in supporting physiological and emotional regulation.
- Part 2: Embodied Integration — Experience somatic, breath, and mindfulness practices firsthand,learning how personal regulation precedes effective co-regulation.
- Apply foundational somatic and mindfulness grounding techniques that support personal self-regulation.
- Generalize safe, trauma-informed student co-regulation interventions by adapting personal somatic practice sequences.
File Attachments: PD_Event_Part_2_Somatic_Techniques
Speakers
Gayle Cicero
Associate Clinical Professor
Loyola University Maryland
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/faculty/gayle-cicero.html
Dr. Gayle Cicero is a full-time clinical faculty member at Loyola Maryland. She is a licensed school counselor and a
LCPC in the state of MD and often supervises those with a LGPC seeking an LCPC. She specializes in mindfulness
practices and trauma and enjoys teaching students' practical ways to incorporate creative techniques to help clients
experience deep presence in the counseling process.
Jennifer Watkinson
Professor
Loyola University Maryland
https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/faculty/jennifer-watkinson.html
Dr. Jennifer Scaturo Watkinson is a professor at Loyola Maryland and a licensed school counselor, licensed
professional counselor and Board Certified Coach. Dr. Watkinson presents nationally and locally on topics associated
with supervision, transformative practices, and expressive arts.