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SUMMARY:Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions
DESCRIPTION:No one wants to suspend or expel a child from their program.  The goal is to find ways to help children to be successful\, ensure a safe environment\, and help you feel empowered as childcare providers.  Together we’ll consider the impact of their relationships\, environment\, schedule\, and interactions on children’s behavior as well as the role of implicit bias. Utilizing scenarios and small group discussion\, we will reflect on ways you can apply the Steps to Prevent Suspensions/Expulsions tool in order to build your capacity and respond to children and their families with wisdom and compassion\, and how when to seek help from outside sources.  **Must attend both sessions to receive credit** \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/preventing-suspensions-and-expulsions/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T123000
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SUMMARY:Self-Compassion and Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Experience the profound effects of cultivating compassion for yourself and others through Mindful Self-Compassion and discover a journey of self-discovery\, healing\, and growth. We’ll look at combining mindfulness with self-compassion to enhance emotional well-being and resilience as well as practical tools and techniques to deal with life’s challenges. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n1 Training Hour; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/self-compassion-and-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional,Staff Development/Training
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SUMMARY:Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions
DESCRIPTION:No one wants to suspend or expel a child from their program.  The goal is to find ways to help children to be successful\, ensure a safe environment\, and help you feel empowered as childcare providers.  Together we’ll consider the impact of their relationships\, environment\, schedule\, and interactions on children’s behavior as well as the role of implicit bias. Utilizing scenarios and small group discussion\, we will reflect on ways you can apply the Steps to Prevent Suspensions/Expulsions tool in order to build your capacity and respond to children and their families with wisdom and compassion\, and how when to seek help from outside sources.  **Must attend both sessions to receive credit** \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/preventing-suspensions-and-expulsions/2024-05-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T180000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Children's Temperament
DESCRIPTION:Temperament is a way children respond to the world. It influences the way children handle emotions\, regulate behavior\, feel around new people and adapt to new situations.  You can nurture a child’s development by using strategies that suit their temperaments.  Nevertheless\, the behavioral adjustment of young children depends a lot on the interaction between their temperament and yours and how others respond to them – how comfortably they fit within their environment and the people around them. We will explore children’s temperament and how to respond. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee:  \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/understanding-childrens-temperament-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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CREATED:20240305T143615Z
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UID:10000241-1714413600-1714420800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Come explore emotional responses to grief and loss and examine the role of empathy in responding to grief experienced by co-workers\, enrolled families\, and children. \nTrainers: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Maureen McMurrough\, 4-C Early Childhood Workforce Support Specialist \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/navigating-grief-and-loss/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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SUMMARY:Learning Through Play
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing more universal than play because it can be done by any child\, anywhere in the world.  Learning fuels curiosity\, sparks creativity\, and inspires a lifelong love of learning. As children play\, they develop all kinds of skills that will help them thrive today-and prepare them for a healthier\, happier future. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/learning-through-play-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Planning,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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SUMMARY:Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated:  Increasing Positive Attachment in  Child Care
DESCRIPTION:This series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading\, video\, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers’ capabilities to view young children’s behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child’s needs\, challenges\, and strengths.  This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with the children in their care thus supporting positive developmental outcomes for young children. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Member: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-and-caregiving-abbreviated-increasing-positive-attachment-in-child-care-2/2024-03-26/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T173310Z
UID:10000178-1711389600-1711396800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated:  Increasing Positive Attachment in  Child Care
DESCRIPTION:This series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading\, video\, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers’ capabilities to view young children’s behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child’s needs\, challenges\, and strengths.  This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with the children in their care thus supporting positive developmental outcomes for young children. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Member: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-and-caregiving-abbreviated-increasing-positive-attachment-in-child-care/2024-03-25/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T180000
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SUMMARY:Recognizing Traumatic Stress in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Children are more vulnerable to being traumatized by accidents\, pandemics\, violent crimes\, and other disasters.  But with the right adult support\, they’re also able to recover faster.  We will look at recognizing the signs of child traumatic stress and the impact that trauma may have on children. We will look at information on the prevalence and impact of traumatic events on children and what actions can be taken to support children when they experience traumatic events. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/recognizing-traumatic-stress-in-young-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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UID:10000177-1710784800-1710792000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated:  Increasing Positive Attachment in  Child Care
DESCRIPTION:This series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading\, video\, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers’ capabilities to view young children’s behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child’s needs\, challenges\, and strengths.  This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with the children in their care thus supporting positive developmental outcomes for young children. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Member: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-and-caregiving-abbreviated-increasing-positive-attachment-in-child-care/2024-03-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mom_daughter_hugging.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20240201T172157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T173310Z
UID:10000176-1710180000-1710187200@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated:  Increasing Positive Attachment in  Child Care
DESCRIPTION:This series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading\, video\, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers’ capabilities to view young children’s behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child’s needs\, challenges\, and strengths.  This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with the children in their care thus supporting positive developmental outcomes for young children. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Member: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-and-caregiving-abbreviated-increasing-positive-attachment-in-child-care/2024-03-11/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mom_daughter_hugging.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20240201T172157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T173310Z
UID:10000175-1709575200-1709582400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated:  Increasing Positive Attachment in  Child Care
DESCRIPTION:This series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading\, video\, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers’ capabilities to view young children’s behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child’s needs\, challenges\, and strengths.  This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with the children in their care thus supporting positive developmental outcomes for young children. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Member: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-and-caregiving-abbreviated-increasing-positive-attachment-in-child-care/2024-03-04/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231227T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T144945Z
UID:10000171-1709143200-1709150400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Moving Past Welcoming To...Belonging
DESCRIPTION:As Early Childhood Educators you have a great deal of experience when it comes to welcoming children and families. However\, if we strive for family partnerships how can we move beyond just welcoming them into our program. How can we ensure that we are working towards creating an authentic sense of belonging for children and families? This training will help you engage in perspective taking around what belonging looks like in the ECE environment. \nTrainers: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Maureen McMurrough\, 4-C Workforce Support Specialist \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/moving-past-welcoming-to-belonging/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231227T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T144946Z
UID:10000170-1708970400-1708975800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Transforming the Difficult Child
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, providers will gain knowledge about utilizing the Nurtured Heart Approach created by Howard Glasser. The Nurtured Heart Approach is used in a variety of settings and can be utilized by childcare providers. The essence of the Approach is a set of core methodologies originally developed for working with the most difficult children.  It has a proven impact on every child\, including those who are challenged behaviorally\, socially\, and academically. The Nurtured Heart Approach provides steps toward shifting negative behavior and inspiring thriving relationships\, not only with the children you care for but with all the people in your life. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/transforming-the-difficult-child/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231227T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T144945Z
UID:10000173-1707415200-1707420600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People
DESCRIPTION:This training will support an introductory understanding of various gender and sexual identities for young people whose identity development includes connection to LGBTQ+ identities. The training will be both informative and conversational\, and will make room to challenge outdated or problematic understandings of gender and sexuality. The goal is to increase individual capacity for understanding identity in service of being able to better support LGBTQ+ young people in your care. The expectation is that being affirming of LGBTQ+ youth leads to greater support and care for LGBTQ+ young people\, and models important community wellbeing behaviors for youth of all genders and sexualities. \nTrainer: Erin Tinnon\, MSW\, LCSW \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/supporting-lgbtq-young-people/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional,Staff Development/Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231127T170559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170611Z
UID:10000165-1706531400-1706536800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Children's Temperament
DESCRIPTION:Temperament is the way children respond to the world. It influences the way children handle emotions\, regulate behavior\, feel around new people\, and adapt to new situations. You can nurture a child’s development by using strategies that suit their temperaments.  Nevertheless\, the behavioral adjustment of young children depends a lot upon the interaction between their temperament and yours and how others respond to them – how comfortably they fit within their environment and the people around them. We will explore children’s temperament and how to respond. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/understanding-childrens-temperament/
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231127T165136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T165224Z
UID:10000164-1706207400-1706214600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Big Changes\, Big Emotions\, Big Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood educators are experiencing changes and reflecting on child behavior since COVID. In this session\, we will talk about the behavior challenges and changes in the classroom since COVID and ways to address these changes through strategies and changed mindsets. \nTrainer: Dr. Anni Reinking\, Lead at Reinking Education Consulting \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/big-changes-big-emotions-big-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mom_daughter_hugging.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231127T164903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T164916Z
UID:10000163-1705946400-1705953600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Communicating Through Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:All behavior has meaning. Many times the challenge is interpreting what children are trying to communicate through their behaviors. During this training we will explore the meaning behind the behavior\, as behavior is the most common way that children communicate their emotions\, wants\, and needs to adults. It is our responsibility to support and guide them as they communicate through behavior. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/communicating-through-behaviors-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231127T164615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T164615Z
UID:10000162-1704736800-1704744000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Biting 101
DESCRIPTION:Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of a toddler’s biting will help you develop an effective response. Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. What does it mean? Understanding child development? How to respond?  \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/biting-101-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fotolia_96380216_Subscription_XXL-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231002T183932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T184019Z
UID:10000141-1701280800-1701288000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Fear and Anxiety in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Learn to help children who are exhibiting fears\, worries\, and anxiety.  Learn how to be a supportive caregiver while regulating yourself and not pushing a child too far\, but balancing the need to challenge them into some uncomfortable situations. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/fear-and-anxiety-in-young-children-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231002T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T223842Z
UID:10000140-1701088200-1701095400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Learning Through Play
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing more universal than play because it can be done by any child\, anywhere in the world.  Learning fuels curiosity\, sparks creativity\, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.  As children play\, they develop all kinds of skills that will help them thrive today-and prepare them for a healthier\, happier future. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/learning-through-play/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231002T183223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T183231Z
UID:10000139-1700071200-1700078400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Grief
DESCRIPTION:Come explore emotional responses to grief and loss and examine the role of empathy in responding to grief experienced by co-workers\, enrolled families\, and children. \nTrainers: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Maureen McMurrough\, 4-C Workplace Support Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/navigating-grief/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mom_daughter_hugging.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231002T182822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T182958Z
UID:10000138-1699898400-1699905600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:No Is A Full Sentence: Creating and Maintaining Boundaries for Child Care Centers
DESCRIPTION:Having a focus on professional boundaries can feel selfish at first\, but they can help define professional relationships between you and the families you serve. We will focus on what professional boundaries entail\, how they can get blurred\, and how they are created and maintained over time. We will also discuss boundary violations and the balance between being a teacher and a member of a shared community with your families. \nTrainer: Jennifer Schwartz\, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator \nAudience: Child Care Center Employees/Leadership \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee:  \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/no-is-a-full-sentence-creating-and-maintaining-boundaries-for-child-care-centers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional,Staff Development/Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ExceleRate-Image-2-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20231002T182102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T182102Z
UID:10000137-1699533000-1699540200@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:How to Fill Your Bucket in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Bucket filling is an integral part of the concept of expressing how children/adults feel and understanding how their actions affect the feelings of others. As a result\, emotional and social skills are improved\, positive behavior is encouraged\, and self-regulation is increased.  We will share experiences and ideas to fill each other’s buckets and learn how to have a productive day. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/how-to-fill-your-bucket-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/toddler-photo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20230725T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T153032Z
UID:10000118-1697738400-1697745600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Development & School Readiness: What We Know vs What We Do
DESCRIPTION:Learning in the first years of life has its foundation in social-emotional experiences. Social pressures encourage rushing these experiences for young children to be ready for school\, yet slowing down and practicing current skills is what leads to mastery and growth.  This training will support early childhood professionals in understanding young children’s capacity for relationships as the perfect context for all learning.  Participants will also recognize social-emotional development as the heart of school readiness and explore the connection between feeling and thinking that drives early learning. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Joyful Insights Child Development Training & Consultation\, LLC \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/social-emotional-development-school-readiness-what-we-know-vs-what-we-do/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/slide_03.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20230829T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T200616Z
UID:10000128-1697113800-1697121000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Hard Conversations Rely on Relationships\, Be Uncomfortable and Do It Anyway
DESCRIPTION:This training discusses the strengths and challenges of having hard conversations.  Administrators\, educators and peers are all critical adults in the early childhood environment who need to be able to confidently address challenging topics together.  Participants will learn the different components of practice in outlining their points\, using assertive voice\, setting a goal\, validating others\, and learning to question personal thoughts and assumptions.  You will walk away with tools to use when going into a challenging conversation as well as way to handle their own emotions when involved in talks that are uncomfortable and necessary. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/hard-conversations-rely-on-relationships-be-uncomfortable-and-do-it-anyway/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/support_groups.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20230829T200406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T200406Z
UID:10000127-1696528800-1696536000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Reading for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Reading has a significant number of benefits that can support your mental health\, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality.  Why should we read?  Reading improves emotional intelligence.  A huge role in our mental health is played by our ability to cope with everything going on around us. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/reading-for-mental-health-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/provider-child.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20230725T162843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T162849Z
UID:10000119-1695904200-1695911400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing Traumatic Stress in Children
DESCRIPTION:Children are more vulnerable to being traumatized by accidents\, pandemics\, violent crimes\, or other disasters.  But with the right adult support\, they’re also able to recover faster.  We will look at recognizing the signs of child traumatic stress and the impact that trauma may have on children.  We will look at information on the prevalence and impact of traumatic events on children and what actions can be taken to support children who experience traumatic events. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/recognizing-traumatic-stress-in-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ExceleRate-Image-3-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20230628T134031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T134031Z
UID:10000109-1695751200-1695758400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated:  Increasing Positive Attachment in Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Circle of Security-P is a series training consisting of four sessions utilizing an eight-chapter\, video\, and interactive discussion on an attachment-based approach that helps build caregivers’ capabilities to view young children’s behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify children’s needs\, challenges\, and strengths. This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with the children in their care which supports positive developmental outcomes for young children.  Must attend all sessions for credit.  Stipend available after completion of all four sessions. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: Family Child Care Providers \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-and-caregiving-abbreviated-increasing-positive-attachment-in-family-child-care/2023-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122110
CREATED:20230628T134031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T134031Z
UID:10000108-1695146400-1695153600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated:  Increasing Positive Attachment in Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Circle of Security-P is a series training consisting of four sessions utilizing an eight-chapter\, video\, and interactive discussion on an attachment-based approach that helps build caregivers’ capabilities to view young children’s behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify children’s needs\, challenges\, and strengths. This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with the children in their care which supports positive developmental outcomes for young children.  Must attend all sessions for credit.  Stipend available after completion of all four sessions. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: Family Child Care Providers \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-and-caregiving-abbreviated-increasing-positive-attachment-in-family-child-care/2023-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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