4-Hour Module:

Social-Emotional Training Series for Infant and Toddler Parents/Caregivers (E1)

This self-paced training series is geared toward caregivers, parents, foster care providers, grandparents all 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)