Description: Children bring their whole selves into the classroom—including experiences that may involve stress, adversity, or trauma. Trauma-Informed Practices in Child Care equips early childhood professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize the impact of trauma on young children’s behavior, development, and learning. Participants will explore how trauma affects the brain, identify common trauma responses in infants and young children, and learn practical strategies to create safe, supportive, and responsive environments. This training emphasizes relationship-based care, emotional safety, and consistent routines while empowering educators to respond to challenging behaviors with empathy rather than punishment. Educators will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately implement to support healing, resilience, and positive outcomes for all children.
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- Identify the signs and effects of trauma in young children, including how trauma may impact behavior, emotional regulation, relationships, and learning.
- Apply trauma-informed strategies and classroom practices that promote safety, trust, and emotional regulation while reducing re-traumatization.
- Implement supportive responses to challenging behaviors using relationship-based, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-sensitive approaches in partnership with families and support professionals.
Course Information
- Qualifies for 2 Clock Hour | .2 CEU
- Training includes module & assessment
- Supporting downloadable material included
- Audience: Teacher, Staff Member and/or Director
- Level: Basic, Intermediate and Advance
