Understanding the Exceptional: Sensitive & Spirited Children

Staff Meeting/Staff Specific Training

Facilitator(s): Kate Saunders

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Date: Mar 12, 2024 | Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Do you notice that the children you care for are particularly sensitive, slow-to-adapt, persistent, energetic, or intense at times? Are there elements of their behaviour that are frustrating and confusing? There are many different facets of temperament, or how a child is “wired” that have significant effects on their behaviour. Some children are exceptional in the strength of their temperamental traits. This workshop is designed to help caregivers understand their child on a whole new level.

We will explore:

· different variables of personality and temperament

· the “fit” between caregiver personalities and those of their children 

· the “why” behind behaviours that appear baffling and oppositional

· how to communicate limits without shame or frustration

· how to handle meltdowns and emotional moments

· specific ways to bring out a child’s natural strengths and abilities. 

Facilitator(s): Kate Saunders

Kate Saunders has over 20 years of experience as a counsellor and professional educator, specializing in working with children, families and all kinds of caregivers. Kate completed her BA in Child Youth Care and her MA in Counselling Psychology, and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. She works therapeutically with people of all ages, with children in play therapy, and with parents and children together to address challenging behaviours. Kate is a certified practitioner of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, one of the few empirically-valid treatments for disruptive behaviour in young children. Kate focusses particularly on supporting healthy attachment and emotional development with all of her clients.

 

Important Details to Note Prior to Registering:

  • This online free training is offered to childcare staff working in Burnaby and Vancouver. 
  • Only registered individuals will be allowed to join the workshop.
  • Professionals attending will receive a professional development certificate if applicable within one week of the workshop.
  • Participation is required. Your video needs to be on, your camera must be enabled and your microphone working to receive your certificate. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
  • You can join the Zoom link 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time. We will not admit anyone 15 minutes after the start time with respect to the presenters and participants.
  • All participants are expected to complete an online survey after the training.
  • If you cannot attend please do your best to provide 48 hours notice. If you do not cancel and do not show up you will be put on a waitlist and removed from future trainings.