Participants will explore the impact of childhood adversity, trauma and prolonged, unaddressed stress on the infant/toddler/preschooler and parent-child relationships. Additionally, the workshop will review how chronic stress may lead to interference with brain development, emotional regulation and can contribute to child maltreatment.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify 2 behaviors common to traumatized children.

• Describe 2 possible consequences of adverse childhood experiences across the lifespan.

• List 2 strategies to address early childhood trauma.

This course aligns with the California Training Guidelines and Personnel Competencies for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health (2016): Area C: Biological and Psychosocial Factors Impacting Outcomes (2 hours)

CE Credit: Attendance to this training series meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and/or LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Meraki-Minded Professional Development is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s. Meraki-Minded Professional Development maintains responsibility for this course and its content. Prov. # 76629. CE Certificate is offered after the completion of the course post-survey and quiz (requires an 80% to pass). Participants must attend the entire workshop for CE eligibility.

This series is designed for mental health professionals providing or interested in providing services and support to young children and families.