This 3-hour course will introduce how emotional health is defined, why it is important, key relationships that influence young children’s emotional development, and the components of emotional health, including temperament styles.
- Content developed by: Caroline Gooden, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky
- Sponsored by: Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care
- Hours: 3, approved for child care licensing renewal
- Target Audience: all early care and education staff
Course Content
Lessons
Status
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Section 2: What are socially competent children?
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How do our children feel?
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Review of Important Definitions
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Key Components for Emotional Health
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Component 1: Acknowledge Own Feelings
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Component 2: Accurately Read Others’ Feelings
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Component 3: Express Strong Feelings Safely
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Component 4: Regulate Own Behavior
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Component 5: Empathy for Others
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Component 6: Create and Maintain Relationships
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Let’s Make an Activity Toolbox
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Key Takeaways – What are socially competent children?
- How do our children feel?
- Review of Important Definitions
- Key Components for Emotional Health
- Component 1: Acknowledge Own Feelings
- Component 2: Accurately Read Others’ Feelings
- Component 3: Express Strong Feelings Safely
- Component 4: Regulate Own Behavior
- Component 5: Empathy for Others
- Component 6: Create and Maintain Relationships
- Let’s Make an Activity Toolbox
- Key Takeaways – What are socially competent children?
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Section 3: Strategies for Promoting Children’s Self-Regulation
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Five Strategies to Promote Self-Regulation
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Strategy 1 – Model Remaining Calm
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Strategy 2 – Recognize and Reinforce Staying Calm
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Strategy 3 – Teach How to Control Anger and Impulse
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Strategy 4 – Prepare Children For Disappointment
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Strategy 5 – Involve Families
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Key Takeaways – Strategies for Promoting Children’s Self-Regulation
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Credits and References
- Five Strategies to Promote Self-Regulation
- Strategy 1 – Model Remaining Calm
- Strategy 2 – Recognize and Reinforce Staying Calm
- Strategy 3 – Teach How to Control Anger and Impulse
- Strategy 4 – Prepare Children For Disappointment
- Strategy 5 – Involve Families
- Key Takeaways – Strategies for Promoting Children’s Self-Regulation
- Credits and References