Children are more vulnerable to being traumatized by accidents, pandemics, violent crimes, and other disasters.  But with the right adult support, they're also able to recover faster.  We will look at recognizing the signs of child traumatic stress and the impact that trauma may have on children. We will look at information on the prevalence […]

Come explore emotional responses to grief and loss and examine the role of empathy in responding to grief experienced by co-workers, enrolled families, and children. Trainers: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Maureen McMurrough, 4-C Early Childhood Workforce Support Specialist Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate Fee: Non 4-C […]

Temperament is a way children respond to the world. It influences the way children handle emotions, regulate behavior, feel around new people and adapt to new situations.  You can nurture a child's development by using strategies that suit their temperaments.  Nevertheless, the behavioral adjustment of young children depends a lot on the interaction between their […]

Challenging or concerning behavior is used to describe behaviors that interferes with a person's daily life.  The more you know about the person (parent and/or kids) with the challenging behavior, the more likely you are to understand them.  This training covers a variety of topics, including what may be triggering problem behavior, how to improve […]

In this training, educators will learn how to identify and address anxiety among young children. It is important to distinguish between fear, stress, and anxiety. In addition, we will recognize warning signs of anxiety, identify students struggling with anxiety, reduce and manage anxiety on an individual basis, and partner with parents/caregivers to bridge the gap […]