(For PC Parents) Trauma Informed Responses for Community Critical Incidents 01/22/2027
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please arrive on time for this IN PERSON training.
This presentation is designed to help parents of young children better understand how stressful or traumatic events in the community can affect their child's well-being. Parents will learn to recognize signs of stress, explore simple and nurturing strategies that promote safety, resilience, and emotional well-being, and gain information about available resources and supports to help children and families heal and thrive.
To support these learning goals, the presentation incorporates children's literature that helps families talk about emotions, coping, connection, and healing in developmentally appropriate ways.
Once I Was Very Very Scared helps children understand common reactions to frightening events
The Rabbit Listened highlights the importance of empathy and being present with feelings
The Kissing Hand provides comfort during separation and change
I Calm Down introduces simple self-regulation strategies
A Terrible Thing Happened helps children process difficult experiences and emotions; and
The Invisible Stringreassures children that they remain connected to loved ones, even when apart.
Together, these books offer parents practical tools and language to support their children's emotional well-being and resilience during challenging times.
Event Details
Audience
Policy Council Parents
Facilitator(s)
Teresa Palomino Hazel Naal Lee Ho
Partners
Inclusive ECE
Included
Materials, Resources, Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
Location
Location Not Specified
Credit Offered
Professional Growth/Staff Development (7.0 Hours Offered)
Affiliation: Not Specified Notes: Not Specified
