The A’s of Addressing Behavior

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The first part of this training reviews the definition and the neurobiology of attachment. In addition, the types of attachment as well as their short-term and long term impact on child and adult well-being are addressed. Ways in which educators can support secure attachment in the early childhood education setting are discussed. The second part of this presentation focuses on the use of positive discipline in the early childhood education settings. The definition and types of discipline are reviewed as well as their short and long term impacts. Educators are provided with specific strategies to prevent challenging behavior as well as those to intervene when it presents, in order to encourage cooperation and compliance, and as well strengthen children’s capacity to be well-adjusted. In addition to strategies for the general use of positive discipline, specific strategies are also discussed to manage common early childhood challenges such as tantrums, hitting and biting, and peer conflict.

By the end of this training, participants will:
1. Define attachment and name the 4 components of attachment
2. Identify two ways in which secure and insecure attachment impact children’s short and long term well-being
3. Describe the role early childhood educators play as attachment figures and two ways they can engage with children to support secure attachment and manage separation anxiety
4. Describe the tenants of positive discipline and the short and long-term effects on children’s mental health and well-being
5. Identify 3 strategies for preventing unwanted behavior in young children as well as 3 strategies to intervene when unwanted behavior occurs

Presenter: Allison Golden, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist

Technology Requirements
• Computer, tablet, or smartphone
• Internet Access

Attendance Policy: Participants missing more than 15 minutes of total training time will NOT receive a certificate of participation. Please be prepared to arrive on time and stay until the end of the training. Participants who leave the training early will not receive credit for the training.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required. Participants who arrive 15 minutes late to this training will not be admitted. Participants MUST complete both the post test and training evaluation to receive a certificate of participation.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting on Zoom.