Evidence-Based Social and Emotional Learning
“ Discipline is not something you do to children , it is something you develop within them .”
— Dr . Becky Bailey , Founder
I believe now , more than ever , it is time for every adult to make the shift from “ Do as I say , not as I do ,” to “ Be the change you want to see in the world .” For 20 years Conscious Discipline has fostered this fundamental shift in thinking . The world is changing at a breakneck pace . Belief systems that no longer serve us can , and must , be replaced by fresh ones . Twenty years ago I co-founded Conscious Discipline hoping to use advances in neuroscience , developmental research and psychology to shine the light of new ideas into the field of education . Today , Conscious Discipline finds itself leading a revolution of the heart as concepts initially applied in the classroom extend to every facet of our lives .
Conscious Discipline is transformational change for you , for me and for all those whose lives we touch . From Head Start to public schools to private schools to foster care to the family next door , Conscious Discipline has proven itself to increase wellbeing , decrease problem behaviors , cultivate healthy relationships , and increase achievement again and again . But perhaps the most profound accomplishment is the ripple of change created as each individual commits to choosing a connected , compassionate , intrinsically-motivated model for discipline over the punishment and reward-driven models of yesteryear .
When I began working with children 35 + years ago , the skills I ’ d acquired from my schooling and my supervisors felt inadequate . I was exhausted and frustrated by a broken system and the hurting children within it . These early experiences set me on a path to find social-emotional solutions that are effective , founded in scientific and developmental research , feel true to my heart , and have the power to transform schools , homes , adults and children alike . With the tireless efforts of our staff , our instructors and our dedicated enthusiasts the world over , I can honestly say that these two decades have surpassed my hopes in so many ways ! I feel honored to celebrate 20 years of Conscious Discipline with you , and am confident our ripples will extend indefinitely as so many of us choose to be the change we wish to see in the world .
Wishing you well ,
Dr . Becky A . Bailey
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