Transforming Hurt Into Healing

1610 East Magnolia Avenue,Knoxville TN 37917

06 November, 2021

Description

Trauma hurts. Start to heal. Join us to learn how to help children birth through age 8 cope and thrive. WHO: Early care educators, parents, and caretakers WHERE: PSTCC Magnolia Campus WHEN: Saturday, November 6th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (see schedule details below) WHAT: A FREE, all day conference for educators, parents, and caretakers who have experienced trauma or are caring for children that have experienced trauma. WHY: Learn about trauma and what can be done to promote healingGain techniques for helping children feel safeUnderstand the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviorsLearn how a child's trauma can affect you, and the importance of self-careHighlights: Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer from the Devereux Center for Resilience, Nefertiti Poyner, will speak to all attendees on developing simple strategies to promote resilience in children and the adults that love them.Ashley Brailsford with Our Joyful Learning Community, will engage caregivers and families in joyful learning activities that they can do outside to rekindle joy for themselves and children.Muse Knoxville will provide a curriculum-based professional development session called Ramps, Slides, and Pathways. Each educator will receive durable and consumable materials and books to use in the classroom.Educators will receive a tote of resources AND a $100 stipend for attending!Childcare is provided for several sessions and each family will receive a tote of resources.Meals and snacks providedAdditional Activities: Learn about early childhood activities and programs from a variety of community organizationsLearning about Brain ArchitectureSocial and Emotional Behavior Strategies'Feelings Farm' Interactive StationsSelf-Calm Make and Take JarsFamily YogaChildren's Dance EnsembleCreating a Routine ChartAnd...a Family Dance Party!