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How adults can interact with children to promote emotional and behavioral regulation

Children who have histories of complex trauma, including experiences of prenatal substance exposure, abuse, neglect, loss, and witness to violence often endure significant emotional and developmental struggles, sometimes even years after placement stability has been achieved. This workshop will explore the neurobiological impact of complex trauma, including the profound effects of early adverse experiences on brain development and behavior. Strategies to help adults promote emotional and behavioral regulation will be introduced, with focus on how adults show up, what adults can say, and tools adults can use to promote organized and regulated behavior. This overview will conclude with 15 minutes for Questions and Answers.

Learning objective:

  • Describe 3 ways in which pre- and post-natal trauma can impact brain development.
  • Identify 3 strategies adults can use to promote emotional and behavioral regulation in children.
  • List 3 reflective strategies to prevent problematic symptoms of secondary traumatic stress.
  • Define what it means to be an “external brain” when working with children who have histories of pre- and post-natal trauma.

 

Register:

County employees, register by clicking on the blue registration button.
County partners, register at sccgov.org/scclearn-partner (required for CEs)

If you have questions, need accommodations, or have a grievance, please contact: [email protected].

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online event
(408) 792-3900
Register (County employees)

Training materials

How adults can interact with children training flyer