Our world; and more specifically our community in Peel, has experienced unprecedented change in recent months. The Covid – 19 pandemic demonstrates both our shared “humanness” as well as a significant paradigm shift in our workplaces. As experienced professionals who work in EarlyON settings being cool, calm and collected is essential for us to be able to think clearly and to de-escalate potentially challenging situations with children and families. While “keeping it cool”, we also need to ensure that we continue to demonstrate cognitive and emotional empathy which drives the connection in our relationships. Please join me to consider the workplace we will return to and some practical tools and strategies to support your relationships with children and families during challenging times.

Duration: 34 minutes