Introduction

​​Supporting Children with Anxiety

​​Supporting Children with Anxiety

When

04/03/2025    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Bookings

Bookings closed
 Supporting Children with Anxiety Thursday, April 3 & 10, 2025
6:30pm-8:00pm

This webinar will provide early childhood professionals with an in-depth understanding of anxiety in childhood; how it’s defined, the characteristics, what it might look like in early learning environments, and how it impact’s children’s development. We will also discuss the role of the early childhood professional in supporting children with anxiety, with detailed examples of play-based activities and resources that can be used. 

In this session, participants will learn:
What anxiety looks like in early childhood; the role of the early childhood professional in supporting children with anxiety; how anxiety impacts child development; how to prepare play-based activities that support children’s mental health, thereby reducing anxiety in the classroom and at home

**ATTENDANCE TO BOTH SESSION IS REQUIRED**

Facilitated by: Dr. Elena Merenda, RECE, PhD
Dr. Elena Merenda, owner and sole practitioner at Children’s Healing Studio Ltd. With over 15 years of experience in early learning and therapeutic settings, her expertise lies in early childhood education, therapeutic play, and supporting families with children who face various challenges, including special needs, terminal illness, grief, and diagnosed disabilities.
Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, EarlyON Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitors, Supervisors, Managers, Support Staff

Standards of Practice: Curriculum & Pedagogy 

If this session is full, e-mail administrativeassistant@thrc.ca to be put on the waitlist. If a spot becomes available an email will be sent to you.  

Location:

Cost: 

No Cost: Professionals Working in Licensed Programs in Halton Region

Cost $25: Outside Halton Region and/or Non Licensed Programs

Registration Deadline: 

April 1, 2025

An email containing the Zoom link will be sent by administrativeassistant@thrc.ca the day before the session. Please check your junk mail folder.

Bookings

Bookings are closed for this event.