Dr. Lisa Zarestsky Unpacks the Intersection of Educational Trauma and Neurodiversity
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In today’s episode, you’ll hear about an issue facing a growing number of students: educational trauma. With us on the show to address this heavy topic is renowned expert Dr. Lisa Zaretsky, who highlights, in full color, the challenges faced by neurodivergent students and the limitations of the current education system. Dr. Zaretsky explains the concept of educational trauma and how it differs from general struggles in school, as well as the long-lasting impact on self-esteem, behavior, and mental health. We talk about interventions that can actually change the brain and build resilience in ALL children, while helping parents with warning signs to look for and action steps to take. Although it’s not a light listen, it’s one you might not want to miss.
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About our guest:
Dr. Lisa Zaretsky is a seasoned Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Coach, and Educational & Learning Consultant, with expertise in Gifted, Twice Exceptionality (2e), and Neurodiversity. She designed a unique revolutionary Hypnotherapy Coaching Program to achieve rapid transformation with long-standing results and a groundbreaking strength-based wellness program for couples and families affected by ADHD. Committed to education and empowerment, Dr. Zaretsky has developed and taught classes on Twice Exceptionality (2e) for National Association of Social Workers (NASW), created educational programs and webinars for Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and provides professional development, wellness education, and healing arts programs. She also helped start an inclusion program in 1995 for students with down’s syndrome that has expanded to include all students and is still thriving today. Dr. Zaretsky is a published author with peer-reviewed articles, book contributions, and book reviews, and a distinguished presenter at national and international conferences. Dedicated to guiding people toward their fullest potential and holistic well-being she offers a range of services that cater to individuals, families, learning environments, and organizations.
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Website: www.drlisazaretsky.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisazaretsky/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLisaZaretsky
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisazaretsky/
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Attention Deficit Disorder Association: https://add.org/
Lives of Passion, School of Hope, Rick Posner
The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain, Thomas Armstrong
Book review: https://www.2enews.com/book-reviews/brain-power/
New Directions in Special Education, Thomas Hehir
