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Supporting the Mental Health of Children in Early Learning Environments
Welcome to Supporting the Mental Health of Children in Early Learning Envrionments
What to Expect in this Course
Agenda
Table of Contents
Biography of Course Facilitator
Introduction to Mental Health
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?
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
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
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
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
Summary of Concepts
Quiz
Meeting the Individual Needs of Each Child as Valued Members of the Community
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