4-Hour Module:

Social-Emotional Training Series for Infant and Toddler Providers (E1)

This self-paced training series is geared toward early childhood providers who work with infants and toddlers. Each segment will include opportunities to pause, take part in activities and/or read handouts and free resources provided for you throughout. The training can be completed at your own pace. 

Goals:

* To understand the meaning behind your child’s challenging behavior

*Learn about the neurobiology of the brain and behavior

*Learn about caregiver strategies that help optimal brain development

*To cultivate self-awareness and self-care to optimize your own energy to deal with the emotional challenges of everyday life

*To learn about the different parts of the brain and how/why they impact your behavior

*Explore 4 key strategies to promote your child’s optimal development physically, emotionally, socially and to reduce challenging behavior

Agenda:

1.    Nurturing and Responsive Relationships

2.    Designing Supportive Environments that Reduce Challenging Behavior

3.    Promoting Sensory and Emotional Literacy

4.    Building Resilience by Teaching Self-Regulation and Managing Big Emotions

(4 Hours of Direct Video Time)