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Promoting Mental Health in
Early Care and Education Settings

Nurturing and promoting good mental health is essential in early childhood.  Yet the term mental health is often misunderstood by caregivers and parents. Simple actions such as touching and talking with children, comforting their hurts, and making them feel special are essential in promoting children's mental health.  The purpose of this module is to explore ways to promote mental health and healthy development in young children.  Spending quality time with children is important both at home and in the child care environment.

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At the end of th
e session, the participants will be able to:
  • Recognize mental health as an important part of the children's overall health and well being.
  • Describe techniques (communication, redirection, transition).
  • Describe ways that parents and caregivers can nurture young children.
  • Identify local resources for information, screening, referrals, etc.

 



Content includes:
  • Brain development research
  • Communicating with young children
  • Social skills and manners
  • Transitions and routines
  • Building self-confidence
  • Promoting decision-making skills
  • Role modeling
  • Setting rules
  • Nurturing and touch
  • Creating a warm and secure environment
   

Revised 2008
 
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(35 PowerPoint Slides or overhead transparencies*)  Price $250.00
 

Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc.
2312 Chandawood Drive, Pelham, AL  35124-1229
Telephone 205-663-7402       FAX 205-621-2149

Contact Dr. Charlotte Hendricks


* The boxed thumbnail images are examples from the training module.

 


Addresses Head Start Performance Standards. 

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