Fostering Empathy in the Early Years

Date/Time
Date(s) - Dec 1, 2018
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location
Tri-Cities CCRR

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Empathy is an important component of emotional literacy. How can we help young children understand their own feelings and

recognize each other’s feelings? We will explore ways to support emotional language development and discuss the influence of

temperament traits and intrinsic motivation.

Categories

• Child Growth and Development
• Child Health and Wellbeing
• Early Care and Education

Target Audience
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals.

Online
No

Professional Development Certificate
Yes

Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
2

Registration Contact Email
triccrr@gv.ymca.ca

Registration Contact Phone Number
604-931-3400 ext. 0

Presenter(s)
Jacky Huckin

Presenter Information
Jacky has worked in the child care field for over 30 years, including the past 14 years at the YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral program providing support and training to child care providers. She has facilitated a Roots of Empathy program in School District #43 for 10 years and is currently an Appetite to Play program facilitator. Jacky is passionate about healthy development opportunities for young children with responsive child care programming using natural materials and outdoor experiences.

Registration Fee
$18.00 members/$22.00 non-members

Registration Space
FULL