With over 30 years of collective experience, the Center for Optimal Brain Integration® is committed to helping people unlock their full potential.

We provide high-impact training, coaching, and consultation that supports integrated, optimal health—emotionally and socially. Every service we offer is rooted in brain-based, trauma-responsive, and resilience-building practices that support optimal health from early childhood through adulthood.

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We work globally, offering both in-person and virtual support to individuals, schools, programs, and large organizations.

Our areas of focus include:

• Social-emotional learning (SEL)

• Trauma-responsive practices

• Resilience-building strategies

• Stress reduction and wellness

• Systems change

 

Our Mission

• Growing Human(E) Beings!

• Giving Every Child and Adult a Voice

 

At the Center for Optimal Brain Integration®, we offer flexible learning platforms to meet your needs—whether you're an individual educator, a small program, or a large system.

Ready to create positive, lasting change?

Contact us to design a customized service plan that meets your unique goals.

 

Testimonials:

- "I have known some of Julie's work previously but never had the opportunity to participate in a series like what we've done together these past 5 sessions. 

 

It was very helpful to get information for my role as infant care teacher, as instructor of higher education, as a parent/family educator and most significantly, for myself through the research presented in the 'self care and self awareness' Wednesday and Thursday. 

 

My key 'takeaway' is to be kind to myself. To pause and look within to sense what is really going on - self awareness (still working on that 'PhD in Me').  I gained skills of noticing and recognizing sensory and emotional literacy and the zones of self awareness, ways to buffer stress and pathways to regulation. I learned the imagery of "mirrors, windows and sliding doors". 

I also appreciate having a few more tools in my teaching toolbox like the sesame street videos and a few fantastic quotes (Be bold, Be true, Be kind, Be you ) (Don't let your inner get outta order) (Listening to your own body is an act of bravery). 

 

So, now all that's left is to "Pause. Breath. Repair the Universe then proceed". -Chris C. 

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- "Thank you for the beautiful "Miracle of Morning."  It brings tears, goosebumps and hope. I absolutely believe that the world and the people in it will be changed for the good because of these trainings." - Janet W.

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- "I wanted to thank you for the hugely impactful training you presented for our staff.  You were so calm and engaging as you helped our staff gain understanding of brain processing and the effects of trauma with strategies.  These were difficult concepts, but your pace of the presentation with stories painted an easy to follow clear picture of how to support our families and students experiencing trauma.  All of the special supports in your delivery like the “shark fin and gold fish” really made that difference to get the point across.  To top it off, the many strategies and resources for printing out on your website was like the cherry on top!  Our staff went straight to your website to learn even more and have expressed their gratitude for having you as a speaker at our pre-service training.  Many commented it was the best training they’ve ever had.  I am in true awe of you after hearing your own personal story and how you have risen to become who you are today.  You are a gift!  Don’t ever stop educating on this very important topic of trauma." - Karen V.P.

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- "Last night was so informative! It was really impactful for me. I learned how important it is to work on those self-regulation skills and have conversations about our kiddos’ emotions. Then, when the children may be upset, they are better prepared and we as educators are better prepared to help them." -Lourdes K.

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- "Our latest professional development showed me how important it is to take care of myself, not just for me, but for the kids I teach as well. When I am calm and rested, the energy will be brought into the classroom and the kids will react to it in a positive way. I also learned how to identify the cues my body gives me when I’m getting into my “orange zone.” I have loved these past few meetings with Julie!" -Michelle L.

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- ""the last thing I wanted to do today was sit for a three hour training, however, that was the best training I have ever been to." Yes...heart full!!! - Ann Marie S.

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- "Literally, 5 minutes ago our maintenance fellow was helping me move some boxes into the attic and said "My cousin said that was the best training she has been to in years" 

--Said cousin is not known to be a person to share positive feedback!"  - Anna C.

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- "I wanted to share this with you...when I walked into the breakout I heard "oh time with Julie just helps my nervous system. I know learning with Julie is the best." - Heidi M from a Participant in the Breakout Room

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- "What a true blessing it is to have been part of your training yesterday! Again, you have no idea of how much you’ve contributed to changing my life and the life of people I connect with, including my own children and the children I serve through work! I’m indebted to you!

I’ve been on a mission to serve humanity for over 20 years, and most recently, in my becoming I had the affirmation that in this moment in time my mission is to serve “my children and the children of the world.” Your contribution to my becoming makes this mission possible. Again, for that I thank you with all my heart and soul!"  - Participant MT in Alameda County

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- "When I think of helping a child who might be having a trauma trigger in my classroom, I use CHAT GPT and ask it, 'what would Julie Kurtz do with this child who is triggered at drop off.'" - Participant in a training at 4 C's Alameda County