Early Childhood Investigations Webinar: Supporting Trauma-Informed Play to Facilitate Healing in Early Childhood Programs, by Dr. Barbara Sorrels (Jan. 11 at 2:00pm)
This is a completed event.
Description:
Play and play based learning are important for healthy growth and development of all children and is psychologically and physically restorative for children with a history of trauma. This session, presented by child development and trauma specialist, Dr. Barbara Sorrels, will focus on the benefits of play to healthy brains and bodies and will include practical strategies for creating effective play-based classrooms to help children flourish and heal.
Join this webinar to learn to:
- Identify the key components of a safe and effective learning/caring environment: predictable, home-like, safe communication and attention to the child’s internal state.
- Understand the importance of routine and how to effectively establish classroom procedures that support children’s autonomy.
- Understand the neurobiological power of play.
- Identify essential types of play for trauma responsive environments and how to introduce play to children.
Date(s):
1/11/2023 2:00 PM ET - 1/11/2023 3:30 PM ET