.5 CEU

Children Under Stress

Researchers from the University of Michigan identified that stress in children ranks in the top five child health concerns (C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, 2010). Some stress is both normal and, in fact, healthy, as it gives us opportunities for growth, such as finding strategies to manage one’s fear of the dark. Stress in moderation supports the learning process as it can be motivating and increase productivity. However, when traumatic stress causes imbalance in a child’s life, it can have life-long negative consequences. In this course, we will identify some of the causes of traumatic stress in children, such as grief, illness, poverty, abuse, witnessing violence, and other traumatic events. Participants will learn more about the signs and causes of traumatic stress and strategies to help young children who are coping with trauma and stress.
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Upon enrollment in this training, you will have 2 weeks to complete all course content and submit your evaluation. Once the training is successfully completed, a CEU certificate will be issued.

100% of this training will address the issues of “diverse learners”

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this training, participants should be able to:
  • Identify sources of stress to people, including children, and the risks to children’s learning and development
  • Examine types of stress and the typical responses and effects of stress for children
  • Explore strategies to support resilience, coping strategies for helping children manage stress, and resources to support educators who work with children under stress
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The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc.

The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc. was established in 2005 to provide professional development and consultation services to early childhood programs and educators. We work collaboratively with programs, educators, and agencies to improve the quality of education and care for young children and families.
IEPD has master instructors who provide training, coaching and mentoring services. Each of the IEPD instructors receives training on adult learning principles, training design and delivery, and evaluation. All of the IEPD instructors have worked in the field of early childhood education, bringing their own experiences and "lessons learned" to the training.
Our trainings are fun, engaging, and are filled with important information and resources. We want to work with you, hear your stories, successes and challenges, and provide assistance to help you in your work.


Patrick Jones - Course author
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