The goal ofShelter from the Stormis for early childhood education (ECE) professionals, and
caregivers to be well-equipped with the knowledge and tools to support the emotional well-being of young children and their families before, during, and after disasters.

In this part 2 of a 2 part series, participants will learn strategies to help their young child following a natural disaster, or other scary event that may affect them and their community.

The objectives of the training are:
To explore the potential impact of toxic stress from a community disaster on young children;
To understand early brain development and the implications of chronic stress;
To strategize how we can respond to the needs of young children during and following a disaster, especially when behavior may be challenging;
To build awareness and skills for using reflective practices to provide support as professionals prepare, respond, or
reflect on significant community events in their work.
To promote caregiver self-care as a strategy in supporting young children during times of distress.