Painful and stressful experiences early in life can have a lasting effect on children’s growth and development. This series provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of these experiences on young children and introduces effective strategies for working with these children in a child care setting. The sessions will highlight the importance of building trusting relationships and recognizing cues and triggers while supporting children with a history of trauma. This series is designed for educators who possess a solid understanding of the foundations of healthy social and emotional development for young children.
Participants who complete the series will:
- define and understand the impact of trauma and toxic stress on children’s health and development
- appreciate the role resiliency can play in helping children respond to trauma and toxic stress
- recognize triggers and behaviors associated with trauma and toxic stress
- identify and utilize strategies and resources to support children and families who have experienced trauma
Participants can earn up to 10 PD hours by attending the three facilitated online sessions and completing three online assignments.
PSCECE: Standard 1: Child Development and Learning in Context