Target Audience: Early childhood educators (0-5), including: teachers, interventionists, special educators, nurses, and childhood and family mental health providers who are NEWER to the study of trauma or who would like a REFRESH on this study. Teaching teams are encouraged to attend together for best follow up and application of concepts/interventions from the day.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A RESCHEDULED DATE. (ORIGINAL DATE WAS FEB. 6).
A growing body of neuroscience research shows that for children with trauma, crucial support and interventions before the age of 3 yield the best potential outcomes. Early childhood professionals are currently challenged to incorporate this knowledge, as well as effective practices, into their work with children and families.

This workshop will provide participants with:
· Definitions and basic concepts of developmental, chronic and acute trauma, as well as the neurobiology of stress;
· An overview of current research on the N.E.A.R. sciences (neuroscience, epigenetics, adverse childhood experiences, and resiliency);
· An increased understanding of how attachment theory and co-regulation practices can positively affect behavior;
· Exploration of multi-modal interventions including body, movement, music and play-based practices;
· Opportunities to reflect on their own and their workplace’s trauma-informed/ trauma transformed practice, including addressing self-care, burnout and compassion fatigue; and
· Ways to apply Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) to support work with parents/caregivers.

Participants are encouraged to also attend Part 2 of this series on March 11 (Creating Trauma-Transformed Early Childhood Settings: Integration and Application).
To register for Part 1 and 2 together, CLICK HERE.