Infant and Early Childhood Professional Development

Wellness for Early Childhood Professionals

[DECAL: 1 clock hour] This course was developed in support of early childhood educators and professionals. Lessons in this course will cover self-determination theory, self-care, and research on the Community Resiliency Model.

Theoretical Framework for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Course • 28 lessons

[DECAL: 2 clock hours] Gain a foundational understanding of scientific theories and concepts that inform social-emotional development and infant and early childhood mental health from birth to five years of age.

Trauma and Memory

Course • 22 lessons

[DECAL: 2 clock hours] During Part 1 & 2 of the course, learners will cover the following topics; implicit and explicit memory, memory capsules and adverse childhood experiences. positive childhood experiences and the influence of culture.

The Brain & Autonomic Nervous System

Course • 26 lessons

[DECAL: 1 clock hour] During the course, learners will gain knowledge about the 3-part simplified brain - the Survival Brain, the Emotional Brain, and the Thinking Brain and the role of the autonomic nervous system.

Learning Difficulties

Course • 5 lessons

This course will provide a brief overview of common learning disorders in young school-aged children and highlight approaches that may support a trauma-informed teaching environment.

Intersection of Trauma and Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Course • 9 lessons

This course will explore the intersection between trauma and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how to support a trauma-informed teaching environment for young school-age children.

Trauma y Memoria

Course • 1 lesson

Los mecanismos de la memoria juegan un papel importante en la estructura neurofisiológica del trauma psicológico. Este curso le ayudará a comprender por qué y cómo el pasado continúa influyéndonos en el presente.

Promoting Healthy Relationships at Home and in the Classroom

Course • 26 lessons

[DECAL: 1.5 clock hours] In this course, you will learn about the science behind emotional connection and how our social and relational environment can contribute to healthy relationships across the lifespan.