Insights on Helping Young Children Regulate Emotions and Develop Social Skills
Presented by Leah Davies, M.Ed | August 22, 2024 7PM EST
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | 1 HOUR | LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM | INTERACTIVE
Join us to learn valuable insights from Leah Davies, the creator of Kelly Bear, who has developed her effective approach to helping children develop social skills and emotional regulation over her long career. She will share effective strategies and practical tips that she has combined into a dynamic literary and interactive approach with children which became the basis for the popular Kelly Bear book and song series. Leah’s experience in HeadStart, Counseling, and Mental Health has given her important insights that have led to her effective work with young children.
This webinar is tailored to benefit educators, clinicians, therapists, and other professionals working with young children seeking to enhance learning and engagement during early childhood development.
PURCHASE THIS WEBINARObjectives
The participants will be able to…
1. Identify common behavior challenges in children faced by teachers and professionals and formulate strategies to address these challenges effectively.
2. Evaluate the advantages of using children’s books to teach them about their emotions and ways to cope with difficult feelings, as well as helping children understand basic rules of behavior.
3. Identify strategies for connecting and collaborating with other professionals and parents to help support young children regulate their emotions and reduce disruptive behaviors.
1.0 ASWB CE CREDITS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Provider Code #1366
Approval Period: 3/30/22-3/30/25
Young Child Learning, #1366, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/30/22-3/30/25. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 General continuing education credits.
How to obtain your certificate:
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You MUST attend the webinar from start to finish
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You MUST fill out the attendance form (will be sent via email)
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You MUST answer & submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)
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Speaker's Biography
Leah Davies, M.Ed., is the creator of the award-winning Kelly Bear resources, designed for children ages 3-9. With over 44 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, prevention specialist, and educational consultant, Leah has dedicated her career to the well-being of children. She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and Counseling Psychology from Auburn University. Leah's Kelly Bear resources include six books, ten DVDs, a board game, a CD of songs, a puppet, and the Kelly Bear C.A.R.E.S. (Character and Resiliency Education Skills) multimedia curriculum. These materials are used by parents, teachers, and counselors to teach children essential life skills such as self-control, problem-solving, healthy living habits, and social competence. Leah has also authored numerous articles for professional journals and presented workshops at various national conferences. In addition to her work with Kelly Bear, Leah has contributed extensively to literature on children's development and has presented her insights at major educational and counseling organizations such as the National Child Care Association (NCCA), the National Head Start Association (NHSA), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Host's Biography
Dr. Scott Mesh is the Director of Young Child Learning and the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.
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