Course Description: Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, they help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter in Early Childhood is a training designed to engage community members in building caring connections to improve resiliency, prevent childhood trauma, and understand how our interactions with others can support those who have experienced trauma. Connections Matter in Early Childhood explores how the connections we make in life profoundly impact our brain’s ability to grow and our own abilities to cope and thrive. This is done through a training curriculum that educates participants on adverse childhood experiences, trauma, brain development and resilience. Connections Matter in Early Childhood ultimately strives to promote the building of more resilient, compassionate, and trauma-informed communities – thus allowing all children and individuals to succeed.
Cosponsored by Kansas Children's Service League. This is a four-hour class but is being offered on two nights. Participants must attend this course on June 21 and June 28, 2021, in order to receive in-service credit.
This class is being offered virtually using Zoom. In order to enroll in this course, participants must:
- Have access to a computer or mobile device with a camera, microphone, and high-speed internet.
- Be able to receive and print a handout in PDF format that will be sent by email prior to class.
- Respond to a three-question quiz following the class before the certificate will be released.
The day prior to the course, registered participants will receive an email with a link that will allow them to join the class.
Instructors: Michelle Gilbert & Talia Juiliano
Click here to register for this class online.
Core Competency: 4 Level 2; CDAs: 4; In-Service Hours: 4