Training in Early Childhood Issues

Early Childhood specialists present training workshops to mental health professionals and social work students relating to the developmental process and emotional needs of young children. These trainings examine:

Professional Partnerships
Participants examine professional boundaries and the role they play in developing and maintaining productive, professional relationships with parents, other agencies and staff members.

Social and Emotional Learning
These trainings identify the components of social and emotional development and the ways in which teachers and other professionals can help children to grow and learn. Topics include impulse control, managing feelings and social skills. Participants also learn how to help children develop self-care skills and a motivation to succeed.

Behavioral Management Strategies
Participants learn about the development of impulse control and the ways in which it can be promoted in preschool environments. Topics include home and classroom design and adult/child interaction. Discussions include specific examples of problematic situations that can occur at home and in the classroom.

Parent Workshops
Workshops are customized for parents on topics such as child development, parenting skills and behavior management strategies.

These services are provided by a variety of early childhood specialists, including early childhood teachers, teaching assistants, master's-level child therapists and case managers.