"Accessible, practical, and transformative, Body and Brain Brilliance guides educators and administrators to provide the regulated, positive repeated experiences students need to thrive. By showing how to keep our own nervous systems in mind, shift our own states, and then co-regulating with our students, Desautels provides a roadmap for how to effectively hold our students' nervous systems in mind, even in the most challenging moments, where students are most vulnerable. If educators put this lens-shift into practice, it would revolutionize the kinds of experiences kids and teachers have every day." -Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, Ph.D., New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline

"Body and Brain Brilliance' is a deeply insightful resource that shows us how to honor the space between adult and child in a way that offers connection, healing, and growth. It raises the voices of all young people by bringing science and compassion to the way we understand behavior and respond. This beautifully written book is brimming with essential wisdom and practical strategies that open the way to respectfully and tenderly support all young people. Thank you for writing this. It's truly fabulous." -Karen Young, Psychologist

"I've had the honor of reviewing early chapters, and it is packed full of activities to soothe our nervous systems and co-regulate with children. Add Body and Brain Brilliance to your summer reading list to prepare for back-to-school!" -Beth Tyson, Childhood Trauma Consultant

"Once again, Dr. Lori Desautels masterfully synthesizes complex neuroscience research into accessible insights for all adults. Body and Brain Brilliance is a beacon of hope for our education system and adult nervous systems! Offering a much-needed departure from our traditional behaviorist approaches, this manual is a vital resource for a brighter future grounded in newer scientific discoveries, trauma-sensitive approaches, deeper empathy, and understanding for the entire human experience." -Sara Midura Smith, Engagement Behavior Specialist at Northwest Education Services

"At Minneapolis Public Schools, we believe that in order to create environments where students are seen, feel belonging, and thrive and achieve, our work must first begin with our adults, our staff. We have integrated some key concepts from "Brain and Body Brilliance" into our "Foundations" training for all staff, especially as it relates to honoring our own prior experiences and using our hinge points as opportunities to heal ourselves and to be able to show up more whole and loving for students. We are so grateful for this amazing resource." -Dr. Jackie Vertigan, Minneapolis Public Schools