Brief description of training: The wellbeing of early childhood educators is increasingly recognized as being importantly connected to high quality education and care. This program offers strategies for maintaining health, personal well-being, developing healthy self-regulation, and connecting the early childhood workforce to valuable community resources. 

As a result of this training participants will: 

Understanding the Spiritual Dimension of Wellness: Participants will identify and describe the spiritual dimension of wellness and understand how this dimension contributes to the overall well-being of young children and early childhood educators.

Applying Wellness Principles in Early Childhood Settings: Participants will explore practical strategies for promoting wellness in early childhood environments, including creating a supportive atmosphere, fostering emotional intelligence, encouraging physical activity, and integrating mindful practices to support both child and educator well-being. 

Supporting Holistic Development: Participants will learn how to implement activities and routines that address the spiritual dimension of wellness in a way that supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children, fostering an environment where children can thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Child Development Subject Area:

Maintaining a commitment to professionalism

Nebraska Core Competencies:

Professionalism and Leadership: Professional Work Habits– Level 3