Dr. Lori Desautels
@ldesautels.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Butler University
Applied Educational Neuroscience , Trauma Responsive and trauma Accommodating Practices, Special Education, School Counseling
Applied Educational Neuroscience , Trauma Responsive and trauma Accommodating Practices, Special Education, School Counseling
If we don’t feel safe in our environments and connected to others, we don’t learn well, we don’t teach well, we don’t parent well, and we don’t live well!!!
#mentalhealth
#MindOverMatters
#spreadkindness
#mentalhealth
#MindOverMatters
#spreadkindness
January 25, 2026 at 11:43 PM
If we don’t feel safe in our environments and connected to others, we don’t learn well, we don’t teach well, we don’t parent well, and we don’t live well!!!
#mentalhealth
#MindOverMatters
#spreadkindness
#mentalhealth
#MindOverMatters
#spreadkindness
Even as we witness collective trauma, pain, and unrest..
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Even as we witness collective trauma, pain, and unrest..
Student behavior isn’t about me!
It’s not something being done to me.
It’s a signal.
Can we become curious?
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
#teacherwellness
#schools
It’s not something being done to me.
It’s a signal.
Can we become curious?
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
#teacherwellness
#schools
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Student behavior isn’t about me!
It’s not something being done to me.
It’s a signal.
Can we become curious?
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
#teacherwellness
#schools
It’s not something being done to me.
It’s a signal.
Can we become curious?
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
#teacherwellness
#schools
I wrote "Intentional Neuroplasticity" when life was asking so much from us all.
Even in unsettling times, we have the power to shape neural pathways through the empathy and kindness we model...
for ourselves and for our children and youth ❤️.
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
#EduSky
Even in unsettling times, we have the power to shape neural pathways through the empathy and kindness we model...
for ourselves and for our children and youth ❤️.
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
#EduSky
January 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
I wrote "Intentional Neuroplasticity" when life was asking so much from us all.
Even in unsettling times, we have the power to shape neural pathways through the empathy and kindness we model...
for ourselves and for our children and youth ❤️.
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
#EduSky
Even in unsettling times, we have the power to shape neural pathways through the empathy and kindness we model...
for ourselves and for our children and youth ❤️.
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
#EduSky
What we're seeing and feeling in our classrooms and schools is a mirror of nervous systems carrying stress in an unpredictable, overwhelming world...
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#intentionalneuroplasticity
January 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
What we're seeing and feeling in our classrooms and schools is a mirror of nervous systems carrying stress in an unpredictable, overwhelming world...
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#intentionalneuroplasticity
As we move through our days, we often go hours without taking a single deep breath!
And those tears we hold back..the ones we’ve been taught not to shed? They contain cortisol!
Please give yourself permission to release them… your body is doing exactly what it knows to do!
And those tears we hold back..the ones we’ve been taught not to shed? They contain cortisol!
Please give yourself permission to release them… your body is doing exactly what it knows to do!
January 10, 2026 at 8:49 PM
As we move through our days, we often go hours without taking a single deep breath!
And those tears we hold back..the ones we’ve been taught not to shed? They contain cortisol!
Please give yourself permission to release them… your body is doing exactly what it knows to do!
And those tears we hold back..the ones we’ve been taught not to shed? They contain cortisol!
Please give yourself permission to release them… your body is doing exactly what it knows to do!
I’m so excited to share the Master’s in Trauma Responsive Teaching and Leadership at
@butleru.bsky.social
If you’re unsure how this might fit into your work, I’m more than happy to talk it through and answer any questions you might have!
Please do not hesitate to reach out!!
@butleru.bsky.social
If you’re unsure how this might fit into your work, I’m more than happy to talk it through and answer any questions you might have!
Please do not hesitate to reach out!!
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I’m so excited to share the Master’s in Trauma Responsive Teaching and Leadership at
@butleru.bsky.social
If you’re unsure how this might fit into your work, I’m more than happy to talk it through and answer any questions you might have!
Please do not hesitate to reach out!!
@butleru.bsky.social
If you’re unsure how this might fit into your work, I’m more than happy to talk it through and answer any questions you might have!
Please do not hesitate to reach out!!
As a new year begins, our children and adolescents are picking up on the emotional weariness of the adults around them, especially in our current world!!!
Discover more in Intentional Neuroplasticity [https://tinyurl.com/IntentionalNeuroplasticity]
#appliededucationalneuroscience
Discover more in Intentional Neuroplasticity [https://tinyurl.com/IntentionalNeuroplasticity]
#appliededucationalneuroscience
January 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
As a new year begins, our children and adolescents are picking up on the emotional weariness of the adults around them, especially in our current world!!!
Discover more in Intentional Neuroplasticity [https://tinyurl.com/IntentionalNeuroplasticity]
#appliededucationalneuroscience
Discover more in Intentional Neuroplasticity [https://tinyurl.com/IntentionalNeuroplasticity]
#appliededucationalneuroscience
It just means so much to me as a both a former special education teacher and school counselor who has always been curious about the “why” underneath behavior to receive this recognition!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
@exceptionalneedstoday
@teachergoals
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
@exceptionalneedstoday
@teachergoals
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It just means so much to me as a both a former special education teacher and school counselor who has always been curious about the “why” underneath behavior to receive this recognition!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
@exceptionalneedstoday
@teachergoals
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
@exceptionalneedstoday
@teachergoals
As we step into the New Year, Intentional Neuroplasticity invites us to kindle a spark of hope....for us and our students!!!!
Learning about the miraculous power of neuroplasticity helps us make sense of why we feel and act the way we do
#AEN
#Neuroplasticity
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
Learning about the miraculous power of neuroplasticity helps us make sense of why we feel and act the way we do
#AEN
#Neuroplasticity
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
December 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
As we step into the New Year, Intentional Neuroplasticity invites us to kindle a spark of hope....for us and our students!!!!
Learning about the miraculous power of neuroplasticity helps us make sense of why we feel and act the way we do
#AEN
#Neuroplasticity
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
Learning about the miraculous power of neuroplasticity helps us make sense of why we feel and act the way we do
#AEN
#Neuroplasticity
#IntentionalNeuroplasticity
We can only ask for what we need and give to others by listening to our nervous systems!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#MentalHealthMatters
#ACEs
#Education
#Teaching
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#MentalHealthMatters
#ACEs
#Education
#Teaching
December 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
We can only ask for what we need and give to others by listening to our nervous systems!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#MentalHealthMatters
#ACEs
#Education
#Teaching
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#MentalHealthMatters
#ACEs
#Education
#Teaching
After 5+ years of learning, growth, & self-regulation, the new Master’s in Trauma Responsive Teaching & Leadership launches today! 🎉
Explore: educationonline.butler.edu/.../med-trau...
@butleru.bsky.social
Explore: educationonline.butler.edu/.../med-trau...
@butleru.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
After 5+ years of learning, growth, & self-regulation, the new Master’s in Trauma Responsive Teaching & Leadership launches today! 🎉
Explore: educationonline.butler.edu/.../med-trau...
@butleru.bsky.social
Explore: educationonline.butler.edu/.../med-trau...
@butleru.bsky.social
As we move into the new year, I invite you to explore the manual as a resource and source of support! I also hope you find time to rest, recharge, and enjoy your family and loved ones!!!!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
@teachergoals.bsky.social
revelationsineducation.com/the-book/bod...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
@teachergoals.bsky.social
revelationsineducation.com/the-book/bod...
December 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
As we move into the new year, I invite you to explore the manual as a resource and source of support! I also hope you find time to rest, recharge, and enjoy your family and loved ones!!!!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
@teachergoals.bsky.social
revelationsineducation.com/the-book/bod...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
@teachergoals.bsky.social
revelationsineducation.com/the-book/bod...
Early childhood is when play is learning!
#education #earlychildhoodeducation #school #appliededucationalneuroscience
@edutopia.bsky.social
@edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/imag...
#education #earlychildhoodeducation #school #appliededucationalneuroscience
@edutopia.bsky.social
@edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/imag...
December 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Early childhood is when play is learning!
#education #earlychildhoodeducation #school #appliededucationalneuroscience
@edutopia.bsky.social
@edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/imag...
#education #earlychildhoodeducation #school #appliededucationalneuroscience
@edutopia.bsky.social
@edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/imag...
Even in our roughest moments, we are being guided home!!!!!
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
#k12
#Edleaders
#teachers
#school
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
#k12
#Edleaders
#teachers
#school
December 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Even in our roughest moments, we are being guided home!!!!!
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
#k12
#Edleaders
#teachers
#school
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
#k12
#Edleaders
#teachers
#school
It's only when we prioritize the adult nervous system that we can truly sustain the emotional and mental health needed to serve our students!
Want to learn more?
🔗 revelationsineducation.com/mtss-for-adu...
📧 revelationsineducation.com/contact-us/
#MTSSforAdults #appliededucationalneuroscience
Want to learn more?
🔗 revelationsineducation.com/mtss-for-adu...
📧 revelationsineducation.com/contact-us/
#MTSSforAdults #appliededucationalneuroscience
December 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It's only when we prioritize the adult nervous system that we can truly sustain the emotional and mental health needed to serve our students!
Want to learn more?
🔗 revelationsineducation.com/mtss-for-adu...
📧 revelationsineducation.com/contact-us/
#MTSSforAdults #appliededucationalneuroscience
Want to learn more?
🔗 revelationsineducation.com/mtss-for-adu...
📧 revelationsineducation.com/contact-us/
#MTSSforAdults #appliededucationalneuroscience
Privileged listening is the heart of co-regulation! Inspired by Dr. Bernie Siegel, as privileged listeners we attune to the stories, hopes, fears, and challenges of our students and one another!!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#educators
#teacher
#revelationsineducation
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#educators
#teacher
#revelationsineducation
November 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Privileged listening is the heart of co-regulation! Inspired by Dr. Bernie Siegel, as privileged listeners we attune to the stories, hopes, fears, and challenges of our students and one another!!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#educators
#teacher
#revelationsineducation
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#educators
#teacher
#revelationsineducation
Children don’t feel our intentions through our words...words are not the direct pathway to the emotional brain!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#teachers
#edchat
#school
#traumainformedschools
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#teachers
#edchat
#school
#traumainformedschools
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Children don’t feel our intentions through our words...words are not the direct pathway to the emotional brain!!
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#teachers
#edchat
#school
#traumainformedschools
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#revelationsineducation
#teachers
#edchat
#school
#traumainformedschools
When students feel safe and supported, we can learn and grow beside them!!!
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#revelationsineducation
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#revelationsineducation
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
When students feel safe and supported, we can learn and grow beside them!!!
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#revelationsineducation
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
#intentionalneuroplasticity
#revelationsineducation
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#edchat
We created the Body and Brain Brilliance manual and modules to serve as a touchpoint of active hope to help steady our bodies and brains as we navigate this really hard work!!!
View the modules here: teachergoals.com/sales_pages/...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
View the modules here: teachergoals.com/sales_pages/...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We created the Body and Brain Brilliance manual and modules to serve as a touchpoint of active hope to help steady our bodies and brains as we navigate this really hard work!!!
View the modules here: teachergoals.com/sales_pages/...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
View the modules here: teachergoals.com/sales_pages/...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#bodyandbrainbrilliance
It is so important to keep in mind that regulation is never the goal!
🔗📘 revelationsineducation.com/the-book/int...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#traumaeducators
#MentalHealthMatters
#revelationsineducation
🔗📘 revelationsineducation.com/the-book/int...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#traumaeducators
#MentalHealthMatters
#revelationsineducation
November 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
It is so important to keep in mind that regulation is never the goal!
🔗📘 revelationsineducation.com/the-book/int...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#traumaeducators
#MentalHealthMatters
#revelationsineducation
🔗📘 revelationsineducation.com/the-book/int...
#appliededucationalneuroscience
#traumaeducators
#MentalHealthMatters
#revelationsineducation
Excited to share again that applications are now open for the Certificate in Applied Educational Neuroscience at @butleru.bsky.social
Applications open July 1, 2025, will be reviewed starting in late Fall 2025, and the deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
Applications open July 1, 2025, will be reviewed starting in late Fall 2025, and the deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
Applied Educational Neuroscience Certificate
www.butler.edu
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Excited to share again that applications are now open for the Certificate in Applied Educational Neuroscience at @butleru.bsky.social
Applications open July 1, 2025, will be reviewed starting in late Fall 2025, and the deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
Applications open July 1, 2025, will be reviewed starting in late Fall 2025, and the deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
Body and Brain Brilliance is not a program with a script!
This manual and accompanying modules provide a relational platform for modeling connections and practices that ease and soothe the nervous system throughout the day. We are our students’ environments!!
@teachergoals.bsky.social
This manual and accompanying modules provide a relational platform for modeling connections and practices that ease and soothe the nervous system throughout the day. We are our students’ environments!!
@teachergoals.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Body and Brain Brilliance is not a program with a script!
This manual and accompanying modules provide a relational platform for modeling connections and practices that ease and soothe the nervous system throughout the day. We are our students’ environments!!
@teachergoals.bsky.social
This manual and accompanying modules provide a relational platform for modeling connections and practices that ease and soothe the nervous system throughout the day. We are our students’ environments!!
@teachergoals.bsky.social
I’m humbled by educators worldwide using our work to shift how they view discipline. One Cohort 8 grad student shared it feels like traversing a mountain…slow, uncertain, but even small shifts ripple!
Book study guide & bulk orders: [email protected]
#AEN
Book study guide & bulk orders: [email protected]
#AEN
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I’m humbled by educators worldwide using our work to shift how they view discipline. One Cohort 8 grad student shared it feels like traversing a mountain…slow, uncertain, but even small shifts ripple!
Book study guide & bulk orders: [email protected]
#AEN
Book study guide & bulk orders: [email protected]
#AEN
Excited to share Cohort 11 of Butler University’s Applied Educational Neuroscience Certificate is open! 🌟
Start June 2026 | 9 credits | Virtual + asynchronous | Grow with a supportive cohort!
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
#appliededucationalneuroscience @butleru www.butler.edu/education/gr...
Start June 2026 | 9 credits | Virtual + asynchronous | Grow with a supportive cohort!
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
#appliededucationalneuroscience @butleru www.butler.edu/education/gr...
Applied Educational Neuroscience Certificate
www.butler.edu
November 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Excited to share Cohort 11 of Butler University’s Applied Educational Neuroscience Certificate is open! 🌟
Start June 2026 | 9 credits | Virtual + asynchronous | Grow with a supportive cohort!
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
#appliededucationalneuroscience @butleru www.butler.edu/education/gr...
Start June 2026 | 9 credits | Virtual + asynchronous | Grow with a supportive cohort!
www.butler.edu/education/gr...
#appliededucationalneuroscience @butleru www.butler.edu/education/gr...