Curriculum and training for children, teachers, parents, and supportive adults.

Simple, playful movements that help adults and children access the wisdom of their smart bodies to feel calmer, learn, connect, make decisions, and develop socially, emotionally, and physically.

More Info about the Course

Fall Course for Supportive Adults

Wednesdays: October 29, November 5, 12, and 19.
9:30-11:00am ET or 6:00-7:30pm ET. Online.
Instructor: Ashley Cooper

Video recordings will be available. Continuing education credit for North Carolina Early Childhood Educators.

* Discounted rate is for 2 or more adults connected to the same child or group of children (i.e. same family, classroom, etc.). Discounted rate is also for anyone who sees value in this course and this rate fits their life better.

Now Booking For

  • Educator professional development for the 2025-2026 school year. CONTACT US to design a session right for your learning community (Early Childhood Centers, School Districts, After-School programs, etc.). Virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
  • Groups for parents, families, therapists, counselors, and educators – In-person available in Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and surrounding areas; virtual available any where. CONTACT US to schedule a free consultation.

Ongoing Groups

Weekly Support Group

At a community center in Swannanoa, NC recovering from Hurricane Helene and its aftermath.

Testimonials

A preschool teacher
(in an area impacted by a natural disaster)

I finished watching video #2. I’ve been moving slowly due to a very demanding work life. I really enjoyed the second session. On the “Soothing Waves of Purring” exercise I began to cry. I didn’t know how much I needed that. I appreciate how much time was dedicated to exploring the central nervous system in this second video. Sometimes as educators we forget that we must model self regulation while teaching it to children. We must first learn and practice for ourselves, and so I appreciate that time was carved out for everyone to do regulation exercises together as a group. I look forward to watching the next session. Thanks for the invitation to this experience!

A Kindergarten teacher
(who has been teaching for more than 25 years)

Using animals to learn about our “smart bodies” and how to unlock our “superpowers” has been beneficial to all of us – myself, my teaching partner, and our students. It has been wonderful seeing how students connect to certain animals, which connects them to a tool that helps them self-regulate whenever they need to. We are able to use the Ease Keys as a class with choices available to meet each child’s needs and some students employ their superpowers without needing a prompt. This is certainly a tool for my classroom toolbox that will be used for years to come. It is easily implemented, quick, and accessible to all learners.

A 2nd grade teacher

My 2nd grade students were super wild and not listening and talking over me. I told them we were going to do a mini breathing break. We did the snake, crane, and turtle. I think it helped everyone come back together and calm down. It allowed me to regain control of the group without having to get frustrated.

A parent

I noticed my stress and did a couple turtle movements, and it helped me be more at ease, and calmly present with my child.

A parent

I wish I had been exposed to Ease Keys as a kid! The content was easy to follow and I learned a great deal more than I already knew about self regulation – including the biology of the nervous system and other ways to maintain healthy functioning of that system.

Self-Regulation for Early Learners is part of a larger body of work, The Power of Ease, by Teresa Posakony.

Facilitator + Co-Author

Ashley Cooper, M.Ed.

Ashley is a trainer, facilitator, and supporting author for the course Self-Regulation for Early Learners: Trauma Informed Strategies and Practices. She partners with the primary author, Teresa Posakony, to bring this dynamic curriculum to educators, families, children, and learning environments.

Ashley has 25 years of experience facilitating learning opportunities for people of all ages from many different backgrounds: 3 year olds, teenagers, elders, and everyone in between. She’s worked as a teacher, school counselor, social and emotional educator, after school mentor, adult trainer, community engagement facilitator, organizational consultant, and coach/cheerleader/learning/strategy partner. Each of these roles has contributed to her deep understanding of group dynamics, human development, embodied learning, collaboration, and equity.

Most importantly, however, is the fact that Ashley loves children and is devoted to growing a world where all children can feel loved, sleep well at night, and thrive as the precious humans they are. Ashley is big-hearted with a passion for learning, healing, play, and collaboration.

Work with Ashley

“Help the body and brain return to a balanced, calm, or ready state.”