Jill Stansbury is a Social and Emotional Learning Consultant and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction trainer based out of Blaine, Washington. In addition, she is a certified Positive Discipline teacher & parent educator/trainer and has facilitated parent and educator learning communities in preschools, charter schools, independent schools, homeless shelters, and online in both China and the United States for 14 years.

She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from DePaul University and a Montessori teaching credential. Brown University recognizes her as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, and she has been studying and practicing mindfulness for 25 years. She has over 25 years of classroom and administrative experience in early childhood through secondary education. Her goal has always been to guide people to look at their strengths and learn additional tools to increase wellness. This course is part of her vision to share that approach with as many individuals, educators and parents as possible so that the world becomes a place that welcomes and cares for us all.

Talin Yesaie, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working in the San Diego area for over 17 years, helping children, at risk teenagers and families meet their goals. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor’s Degree in human development. She received her master’s degree from the University of San Diego and is the co-Founder of Roots and Wings Consulting. Her consulting work consists of supporting caregivers, as well as those managing depression and anxiety through an Adlerian lens. Her prior work experience includes Wraparound services, community-based counseling and school support. She specializes in working with children, (0-17), young adults and families providing trauma informed and culturally responsive support to help them meet their goals. Talin is also employed at the San Diego Center for Children as a contracted Program Manager incorporating Positive Discipline techniques both in the classroom and mental health services. Talin believes that by validating cultural differences, acknowledging unique experiences and discussing strategies she will help those she works with overcome barriers and find peace and happiness. Her passion comes from her belief that all people, regardless of age are at their optimum best self when they feel a sense of belonging and significance, a core value of Positive Discipline.