Positive Guidance for Preschoolers
Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 4, 2017
9:30 am - 12:45 pm
Location
Burnaby/New Westminster CCRR
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Guiding and caring for preschoolers can be a challenge but it can also be part of a satisfying relationship. This workshop will support caregivers to understand the importance of realistic expectations of children’s behaviour, help to strengthen positive communication skills and help develop an understanding about the importance of nurturing social and emotional development in children.
Categories
- Child Growth and Development
- Child Health and Wellbeing
- Early Care and Education
- Family Support
- Professional Ethics & Practice
Target Audience
Suitable for child care providers of children 3 years of age and up.
Online
No
Professional Development Certificate
Yes
Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
3
Registration Fee
$25.00 members, $32.00 non-members
Registration Contact Email
triccrr@gv.ymca.ca
Registration Contact Phone Number
604-931-3400 Ext. 0
Presenter(s)
Andrea Dawson
Presenter Information
Andrea has worked with young children and their families for the past 20 years, and has supervised in both non-profit and inclusive early childhood programs. Most recently, Andrea worked as part of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Early Childhood Mental Health team, focusing on supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges and their families. Andrea holds an Early Childhood Education diploma as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Andrea currently teaches in the department of Early Childhood Education at Langara College in both the Diploma program and in the Post- Basic Early Childhood Special Education program.