Join our ECE Specialist and connect[ED] instructor Jennifer Fusz, as we explore mental health in children. Through this engaging and informative course, you will learn about the risk factors, indicators, and techniques to assist children who may be struggling with mental health.
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Interactive Discussion
Certificate Upon Completion
One to Two Hours to Complete
Course Curriculum
Welcome to Supporting the Mental Health of Children in Early Learning Envrionments
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Agenda
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Introduction to Mental Health
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- What Is Mental Health?
- Video: Self-Regulation - Impacts of Stress of Young Children
- Characteristics of an Emotionally and Socially Healthy Child
- Video: Self-Regulation - Sources of Stress for Children
- Discussion: What Behaviours Would a Socially Competent Child Display? (1:10)
- Discussion: Emotional and Social Development: How Are They Interrelated? (0:53)
- Why Is an Awareness of Children’s Mental Health So Important?
- Video: Promoting Positive Mental Health
- Determinants of Health
- Healthy Relationships at Home (1:32)
- Risk Factors
- Other Factors Worth Discussing
- Discussion: Recognizing Abuse (0:48)
- Quiz
How can we Support the Development of Mental Health in Children?
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- What Are the Indicators that a Child Is Struggling Emotionally and/or Socially?
- Video: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): Thinking, Feeling, Acting Connection
- Discussion: Parent Education (1:20)
- Train the Trainer Model for Staff Education (1:38)
- Video: Pedagogical Leadership - Guiding Teaching and Learning in Early Years Settings
Raising Healthy Children - It is Worth the Attention of the Village
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- Supporting Positive Interactions with Children
- The Role of the Family
- The Role of the Educator
- Video: Pedagogical Leadership - Building Strong Relationships with Educators in Early Years Settings
- Wellness in the Workplace
- Putting Yourself First
- Documenting Behaviours at Home and Daycare
- Understanding the Importance of Partnerships
- Coaching Parents
- Video: Pedagogical Leadership – Recognizing Possibilities for Professional Learning in Early Years Settings
- Discussion: What Do I Include in an Observation? (0:50)
- Seeking Outside Support - When, Where and How? (0:55)
- Quiz
Setting up Your Classroom for Success
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- Developmentally and Age-Appropriate Activities Based on Goals and Desired Outcomes
- Activity - Resources for Program/Curriculum Planning
- Meeting the Individual Needs of Each Child as Valued Members of the Community
- Discussion: Behaviour Guidance Techniques that Teach (2:42)
- Discussion: Setting Up the Environment (1:11)
- Video: Self-Regulation - Creating Supportive Environments
- Connecting the Dots: How Ontario Public Health Units Are Addressing Child and Youth Mental Health
Mindfulness in an Early Learning Environment
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- Introduction to Mindfulness
- How Can we Incorporate Mindfulness in the Classroom?
- Discussion: Gratitude - A Teacher-Guided Practice (1:17)
- Discussion: Incorporating these Concepts in the Classroom (2:18)
- Growth Mindset: The Power of YET
- Demonstrating Compassion and Providing Authentic Support
- Video: Sesame Street on Compassion
- Reflective Practice (1:16)
- Video: Self-Regulation - Helping Young Children Cope with Stress
- Professional Resources
Review of Learnings
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