Early Childhood Trauma

02/20/2025 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

John Cary Early Childhood Center
3155 Koch Rd
St. Louis, MO 63125

Summary

PUBLIC Training- Mehlville
This training session delves into early childhood trauma and provides a clear definition of the different types of trauma children can experience. It delves deeply into how trauma affects the development of the brain in young children, and also discusses ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). The training will cover strategies and techniques for rebuilding and supporting children to develop self-esteem and resilience.

Description

Presented By: Becky Strickfaden

Objectives:

  • Understand what trauma looks like in early childhood
  • Develop strategies to support the young child in an early childhood education setting

Core Competencies: 

  • 2b: Collaborate as partners with families in young children's development and learning through respectful, reciprocal relationships and engagement. (0.5 Hours)
    4a: Understand and demonstrate positive, caring, supportive relationships and interactions as the foundation of early childhood educators' work with young children. (1 Hour)
    7d: Establish and maintain an environment that promotes mental health. (0.5 Hours)
     

CDAs: 

Social and Emotional Development (1.5 Hours)
Relationships with Families (0.5 Hours)