Tag: trauma

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children, Healthy Life: A Symposium on Demand

Elysse Dion April 2, 2024April 5, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Virtual, On-Demand Workshop

Did you know that trauma can leave a chemical mark on a person’s genes, which can then be passed down to future generations?

Have you ever heard of Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs)—which are distinct from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Do you wonder how healing, prevention, and building resiliency can mitigate trauma? Then this symposium is for you!

In an exclusive partnership with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County and Center for Child Counseling, we are honored to host presentations from distinguished mental health professionals focusing on babies, children, and families.

Participants will learn about:

Epigenetics and the intergenerational transmission of ACEs
Opportunities to prevent, repair and heal the effects of Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs)
The impact of Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) on developing brains, resilience, and lifelong health

Cost: Access to Full Symposium (3 Workshops) $60 (including 5 CEUs)

Each Workshop is $30 (Including CEUs)

Non CE credit workshop is $15

$30 each workshop

Workshops:

Eugenia Millender, Ph.D.: Epigenetics and the Intergenerational Transmission of ACEs (1 Hr)
Veronique Mead, MD, MA: 6 Opportunities to Prevent, Repair and Heal Effects of Adversity in Early Life: Insights from Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs) (2,5 Hrs)
Nida Paul, LMHC, NCC; Stephanie De La Cruz, LMHC, RPT-S: Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Impact on the Developing Brain, Resilience, and Lifelong Health (1,5 Hrs)

Center for Child Counseling is approved through the Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Mental Health Providers #50-11511.

ACEs, Trauma, and Toxic Stress

Elysse Dion April 1, 2024April 5, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

Toxic Stress and Becoming Trauma-Informed

In the absence of protective relationships, toxic stress in childhood impacts an individual’s well-being across the lifetime. The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study, one of the largest studies conducted to assess the association between childhood maltreatment, later-life health and well-being, is highlighted.

This workshop provides an overview of the ACE study, Trauma, Toxic Stress and the impact on health. Resilience and building a trauma-informed approach is also explored.

This ACEs, Trauma, and Toxic Stress Workshop is appropriate for teachers, caregivers, professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning more about how adverse childhood experiences impact children…and what we can all do to foster resilience throughout the lifespan. By changing our perspective and recognizing that a child’s behavior may be fueled by a feeling they are not able to manage, we are able to build the foundation to help a child that has been affected by ACEs, trauma, or toxic stress.

Workshop Participants Will Learn:

About the ACE study, including the ACE Pyramid which provides the conceptual framework for the study;
Outcome and findings of the ACE study;
Definition of toxic stress and its impact on the developing brain;
Impact of early adversity on lifelong health – emotional and physical;
How resilience trumps ACEs; and
The importance of creating trauma-informed and resilience-building practices based on the findings of the ACEs research.

Cost: $20 (add $10 to receive 1.5 CEUs)

$20

ACEs: Trauma to Resilience

Elysse Dion April 1, 2024April 5, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

This 2.5 hour virtual workshop provides an overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study, the Impact of ACEs, Brain Development, Results of ACEs , and Resilience.

Workshop Participants Will Learn:

Outcomes and findings of the ACEs study
The impact of ACEs on lifelong health
Definition of toxic stress and its impact on the developing brain
The potential results of ACEs
The importance of resilience and how it is built

Cost: $35 (add $10 to receive 2.5 CEUs)

Student Discount Available: Please send an email to dominika@centerforchildcounseling.org with your name, school, and a request for a 25% student discount code.

$35

Self-Regulation for the Classroom and Beyond

renee@centerforchildcounseling.org March 23, 2024March 23, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage what’s going on in our heads and hearts. More specifically, it means being aware of our energy level, thoughts, and feelings that are the result of either external experiences or internal ideas. This awareness can help us decide on appropriate approaches to better manage ourselves, so we can find and execute safe, well thought-out, adaptable behaviors to meet our needs.

Join us for this important training that focuses on the very heart of understanding children and ourselves.

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

Learning Objectives Include:

Understanding the difference between self-regulation and self-control,
How self-regulation impacts a child’s ability to learn,
The definition of dysregulation and how it is much more than the physical expression or “maladaptive behaviors” that are displayed,
The impact that self-regulation has on the brain, and
Practical ways to help facilitate a child learning self-regulation skills.

$15

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Implementing Effective Transitions for Children

renee@centerforchildcounseling.org March 23, 2024March 23, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

Transitions are simply changes — from one activity to another, from one place to another, from one level of energy to another, from daytime activities to nighttime sleep, etc.

We all make these changes constantly throughout the day, and they tend to come very naturally. For children, transitions can be challenging though. The truth is that making transitions takes a lot of brain function and skills — skills a child may not yet have developed.

Take this training to learn how to make transitions easier which, in turn, can make life easier for you as a teacher or caregiver and the children in your life.

This 45-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training you will learn about:

Reasons for difficult transitions for children
Strategies to help children with transitions
Transition activities to facilitate smooth transitions

$15

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!

Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Routines

renee@centerforchildcounseling.org March 23, 2024March 23, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

Mindfulness is simply an awareness of one’s internal states and external surroundings.

It is a conscious choice to be present and aware of moment-to-moment experiences. Human beings have practiced mindfulness in different ways for thousands of years and it is not based on any religion or belief system. There are many ways to practice mindfulness; meditation (the most widely known mindfulness activity) is just one of them.

Join us to learn the value of mindfulness and how it can be effectively used to build stronger, calmer, and happier relationships with the children in your life.

This 45-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The impact of mindfulness on the brain and its benefits for health and wellbeing
Ways to explain mindfulness to children in an age-appropriate way
How mindfulness influences school and home environments
Implementing activities into daily routines that encourage a mindful way of being

$15

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!

Creating a Calm Down Corner

renee@centerforchildcounseling.org March 23, 2024March 23, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

A calm down corner is a designated space in a home or classroom which is designed with the sole intention of being a safe space for a child to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control.

A calm down corner is equipped with comforting objects and soothing materials that can promote mindfulness, breathing, and reflection.

Join us for a fun and creative training that will help you better understand children and equip them to regulate their emotions and feel secure in their environments.

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The benefits of creating a calm down corner
How to create a calm down corner
Ways to introduce the calm down corner to children and how to implement them

$15

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!

Beating Burnout for Teachers

renee@centerforchildcounseling.org March 23, 2024March 23, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

Burnout is an overwhelming feeling of being exhausted by everything you have to do, while still worrying that you’re not doing enough.

It’s often accompanied by a “I have nothing more to give” sentiment. Burnout is more than stress and more than simply having a bad day (which is natural). There are effective ways to combat burnout, however.

If you’re feeling extremely stressed, this training can help you identify the symptoms of burnout and implement effective and helpful skills to take on the burnout challenge.

This 45-minute training is designed for teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The difference between burnout and stress
Signs, symptoms and causes of burnout
Burnout prevention from organization and individual perspectives

$15

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!

The Power of Co-Regulation

renee@centerforchildcounseling.org March 23, 2024March 23, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

Co-regulation involves the back-and-forth exchange between two people as each participant adjusts their emotional state and responses based on the state (also called the ‘arousal level’) of the other person.

It is an interactive experience where both individuals provide moment-to-moment feedback to each other using verbal expressions and body language. This is not just a technique between an infant/child and parent/caregiver; co-regulation can occur between any two people where there is a positive relationship.

Join us for this vital training that will help you better understand your role as an adult in a child’s life and the foundation of communication and trust.

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The relationship between co-regulation and it’s later impact on self-regulation
Techniques to incorporate serve and return interactions into communication with children and the importance of doing so
Various co-regulation tips, including ages and stages of co-regulation for young children and how to implement this approach

$15

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!

Calming Down for High Energy Children

renee@centerforchildcounseling.org March 23, 2024March 23, 2024awayofbeing, earlychildhood, resilience, trauma, trauma-informed

Online, On-Demand Workshop

We all know that children are full of energy!

Sometimes, we wonder where all that excitement, momentum, and enthusiasm comes from. But some children are on the more intense end of the energy spectrum and they can be tiring to interact with and sometimes frustrating to manage. Rather than growing irritated by a child’s natural exuberance, you can learn ways to interact with them that work for both of you.

Join us for this essential training to learn techniques to help you with challenging energy levels of children and how best to work with and actually enjoy them!

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

What high-energy means and what is developmentally appropriate activity level for young children
The possible reasons and causes of high-energy for each child
Ways and strategies to help high energy children calm down

$15

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!