Supporting Young Children Through Stress (2 hours)

Supporting Young Children Through Stress

Recognition, Response, and Resilience in Early Learning

The course introduces practical, developmentally appropriate coping strategies that help reduce stress and build resilience in young learners. These include sensory supports, predictable routines, expressive play, and mindfulness techniques tailored to children's diverse needs. Emphasis is placed on the relational role of the educator in creating emotionally safe environments, fostering secure attachments, and co-regulating with children through moments of distress. (2 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Understanding Stress in Young Children
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Physiological Dimensions of Stress
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Emotional Dimensions of Stress
4. Behavioral Dimensions of Stress
5. Toxic vs. Tolerable Stress
6. Why Early Stress Matters
7. Chapter 1 Review Questions
8. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Recognizing Stress in Young Learners
2. Emotional Cues of Stress
3. Sensory and Somatic Signs of Stress in Young Children
4. Developmental Considerations
5. Cultural Contexts: Stress Through a Sociocultural Lens
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions
7. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Understanding the Roots of Stress in Early Childhood
2. Relational Stressors
3. Adult Emotional Unavailability
4. Lack of Attuned Responses
5. Sensory Stressors
6. Under-Responsiveness
7. Sensory Mismatches
8. Developmental Stressors
9. Adversity and Trauma
10. Emotionally Attuned Responses to Childhood Stress
11. Creating Predictable, Sensory-Friendly Environments
12. Chapter 3 Review Questions
13. Chapter 3 Discussion
1. Play-Based Pathways to Resilience
2. Building Resilience Through Connection, Mastery, and Joy
3. Designing Inclusive Activities That Support Emotional Literacy
4. Chapter 4 Review Questions
5. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. Communicating with Families About Stress
2. Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Engagement
3. Building Emotionally Safe Teams: Reflective Practice and Peer Support
4. Resource Sharing and Co-Creation with Families and Caregivers
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions
6. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. End of Course Summary
2. Resources for Further Knowledge
3. End of Course Reflection
4. Course Completion
5. End of Course Quiz
6. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$19.00
2 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Early Learning