Children who have experienced trauma in their young lives have a variety of reactions, which can impact social, emotional, physical, or language development. This training examines trauma induced reactions and behavior in the classroom. The training offers strategies for early childhood educators to support trauma survivors at risk of being overwhelmed by feelings of distress and unable to regulate their internal emotional and physical states. This training also reminds ECE providers of the importance of self-care and creating a safe place in which to ground themselves as they support children in their classroom.
Resources and References
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Alignment with CA ECE Competencies
Head Start Performance Standards
• Child Development and Learning • Relationships, Interactions, and Guidance • Family and Community Engagement • Health, Safety, and Nutrition • Professionalism
Part §1302 – Program Operations Subpart A- Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance §1302.17 Suspension and expulsion Subpart C- Education and Child Development Program Services §1302.30 Purpose §1302.33 Child screening and assessment Subpart D- Health Program Services §1302.45 Child mental health and social and emotional well-being §1302.46 Family support services for health, nutrition, and mental health
Trauma-Informed and Sensitive Practices Factsheet