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Thursday July 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:40pm HST
Welcome to the next leg of our journey! Now that you’ve met the characters and packed your basic survival gear in Kimochis 101, it’s time to pitch a deeper tent. In this advanced expedition, we will explore the Kimochis Keys to Communication and Kotowazas (Japanese proverbs)—the ultimate compass and multi-tool for weathering the most unpredictable classroom climates. 

This session equips you with the heavy-duty rain gear and communication lanterns your students need to navigate complex social-emotional terrain.  When the weather turns fierce and a sudden emotional flash flood hits your classroom, a map alone isn't enough—you need the advanced survival skills to guide your pack safely back to camp.  

What We'll Pack in Your Camp Kit:
  • Master the Keys to Communication: Learn how to teach keiki the exact verbal and non-verbal trail signs needed to clear the air after an emotional downpour.
  • Unlock the Power of Kotowazas: Discover how these catchy, memorable catchphrases act as mental umbrellas and walking sticks, helping kids self-regulate before a emotional thunderstorm takes out the whole campsite.
  • Advanced Wilderness Tactics: Get hands-on practice on how to redirect challenging behaviors and repair communication rifts when the trail gets rocky.
Whether you're a seasoned Gen Ed guide, a SPED trailblazer, a frontline EA, or an Admin keeping the whole forest safe, Kimochis 201 will upgrade your toolkit from basic shelter to an unshakeable, storm-proof basecamp. Let’s help our keiki predict their internal weather and communicate like expert woodsmen!

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly McDonald

Kimberly McDonald

Clinical Psychologist, OSSS
Dr. Kimberly McDonald obtained her Doctorate of Psychology degree from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield Missouri in August 2002. Prior to that, she completed her clinical internship at the Youth Opportunity Center in Muncie Indiana and moved to Hawaii... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:40pm HST
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