Listen "48. Understanding Student Stress Responses by Decoding Fight, Flight, and Freeze"
Episode Synopsis
In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Josh Stamper welcomes back Charlie Peck for a deep dive into the fight, flight, and freeze responses often witnessed in classrooms. Together, they break down why these instinctual reactions matter for both students and staff, helping educators shift from misinterpretation and power struggles to empathy and effective support.Josh and Charlie share practical insights and classroom examples to help listeners:Recognize and accurately categorize student behaviors as fight, flight, or freezeDecode what’s driving challenging actions—beyond common labels and misconceptionsDevelop proactive strategies to address triggers and support regulation before issues escalateFoster classroom conversations that build awareness, empathy, and self-controlEducators and leaders will leave with actionable ideas to rethink discipline, connect with students beneath the surface, and create safer, more responsive school environments for all.--FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudyDo you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76--About Charle Peck:Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development. Charle successfully equips school staff with practical tools to mitigate teacher burnout and the youth mental health crisis providing relief to schools all across the country. Her unique lens as a high school teacher turned clinical therapist specializing in trauma makes her stories relevant and captivating to educators struggling in today’s system. You can purchase her book “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” on Amazon and connect with her on X @CharlePeck.Follow Charle Peck: Website: www.ThrivingEducator.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlePeck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlepeckconsulting?mibextid=LQQJ4d LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/Other: [email protected] Podcast: Thriving EducatorBook: https://www.amazon.com/Improving-School-Mental-Health-Community/dp/B0BTS3MN2P?crid=EIKAGWZ4V006&keywords=charle+peck&qid=1705780803&sprefix=charle+peck%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=6456f4f1bc2440be71d094a5d14656a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl About Joshua Stamper:Joshua Stamper is the Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team, a multifaceted role that encompasses his talents as an author, podcaster, leadership coach, and education keynote speaker. With a rich background as a middle school administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach, Joshua brings a wealth of experience to his work in education.Joshua is passionate about implementing trauma-responsive techniques, exploring alternative student discipline methods, and promoting healthy leadership habits. He is deeply committed to enhancing leadership capacity through self-care practices, ensuring that educators are equipped to lead with empathy and resilience. As the author of The Language of Behavior and Aspire to Lead and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.Follow Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram:...
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