Building resilience in preschoolers

Program details

Program description

Educators and parents will be given tips to understand and respond to children's emotions and behaviour and provide supportive environments to proactively nurture wellbeing.

Each workshop aims to:

• inform educators/parents of current research highlighting how strong mental health foundations support positive outcomes for life, and learning
• support understanding of what resilience is and how to build children's capacity to 'bounce back'
• encourage reflection on self, personality types and relationship building
• increase knowledge of techniques and resources to enhance environments.

Practical strategies for building resilience in self and in children are included in the workshop. The real life experiences our early childhood consultants bring to this presentation will address a range of common scenarios in the 3–5 years age group and offer suggestions to support resilience. Our consultants will share their knowledge and deep understanding of young children's behaviour throughout this session. Parents and communities are further supported with a recorded parent link and our e-book parent resource.

The half-day scheduled Educator online sessions include digital workbook, session notes and opportunity for discussion and Q&A with our expert panel including a child psychologist.

An online coaching package is an additional option to further explore content and create a customised 'action plan' to match individual needs and context. To maximise effectiveness, the provider recommends booking coaching sessions for dates after the professional development has been attended.

Workshop dates for 2027

• Wednesday 10 March: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Wednesday 9 June: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Thursday 5 August: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Wednesday 20 October: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Customised sessions: contact the provider to discuss options and pricing

Workshop dates for 2028

• Wednesday 8 March: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Wednesday 7 June: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Thursday 3 August: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Wednesday 18 October: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Customised sessions: contact the provider to discuss options and pricing

Detailed cost

Half day online: $374 per participant (including GST). Includes digital workbook, session notes, discounted offer for one-hour parent presentation to complement the professional learning, e-book parent resource and expert panel Q&A with consultants and a child psychologist. A 10% discount is available for 3 registrations or more.

Coaching (optional): $2,194.50 (including GST).

For group books of 20 or more or parent/carer sessions, contact the provider.

Payment Schedule

• We accept debit and credit card payments, invoice payments via our website, EFT, or by contacting our office.
• Payment by invoice is due 30 days after the order date or before the booked event commences, whichever comes first. This includes scheduled and customised Professional Development bookings and Study Tours booked in advance.
• When paying by invoice your registration is not guaranteed until your payment is received in full prior to the event.
• Payment by credit card allows you to secure your registration(s) immediately.

Cancellation Policy

Scheduled Sessions (on our website):

• For all SRF scheduled bookings, whether paid or registered, you can notify us anytime via email or call our office to reschedule an attendee’s session or change the name on the registration.
• For cancellations of paid scheduled sessions made less than 14 working days before the scheduled date, we will apply a credit note. Credit notes must be used within the SRF’s 2-year cycle from the date of issue.
• To amend bookings, please email our Administration Manager nicole@earlylife.com.au or call the office on 03 9551 1900.

Implementation considerations

• Target population: educators and parents/carers of 3–5 years age group.
• Program/practice descriptions and details: materials include digital workbook, session notes, parent session link and e-book resource.
• Staffing: services should consider the cost of backfill in determining the cost of accessing this program.
• Training requirements: online: access to internet and suitable computer or device for accessing session and coaching if applicable.
• Implementation model: half-day sessions will be delivered online. Customised evening presentations are available to staff and parents on request and price is on application.
• Supervision and/or coaching support: additional coaching packages available for attendees (optional). Three one-hour blocks for individuals or small teams (delivered via zoom or phone call). This customised coaching will provide educators with tailored support to build on the skills and strategies outlined in the presentation and encourage reflection and development of practice.

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