Behavior and Emotional Support

About this course

This one-day training equips foster parents, caregivers, and social workers with essential tools to support children's emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. The course introduces trauma-informed care principles, communication techniques, structured routines, and emotional support strategies that help children feel safe and understood. Through practical insights and real-life scenarios, you learn how to respond to challenging behaviors with empathy, build trust, and create supportive environments that promote healing and growth.

What you'll learn

• Understand emotional and behavioral needs in children and how they present
• Learn trauma-informed strategies to support healing and stability
• Strengthen communication skills to manage conflict and build trust
• Apply positive behavior guidance and create supportive routines
• Build sustainable approaches to emotional regulation for both children and yourself

Course Contents

Who Should Attend

• Foster parents
• Caregivers
• Social workers
• Professionals supporting children with emotional and behavioral needs

Prerequisites

None

Course Materials

Participants will receive trauma-informed care guides, communication worksheets, behavior support tools, routine-planning templates, and emotional regulation resources.