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Location: Statewide

Training Type: Online Real Time

Total Hours: 2

Cost: Free

Scholarship: No

Contact Information:

Joy Kitchell
(802) 498-0618
jkitchell@pcavt.org

Brain Development and Learning Consent during Childhood Deb Norris

Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,
Sponsor: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
Instructor: Joy Kitchell

Adults want children to grow up with healthy relationship skills. Learning to respect others’ feelings about touch is called empathy-based consent. In this training you will: a) understand the skills involved in respecting consent b) learn the developmental connections between childhood empathy and adult actions c) learn brain science findings on empathy and the optimal developmental window to acquire it d) learn about primary prevention strategies beginning in early childhood to prevent child sexual abuse and perpetration. You will receive practical steps you can take to teach children empathy-based consent. This training is for infant through after-school teachers. * 2 Continuing Education Credits are available for Vermont Social Workers, Vermont Allied Mental Health Professionals, Vermont Behavior Analysts, Vermont Psychoanalysts, Vermont Psychological Examiners, and Vermont Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.

Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
Focus
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Session Dates
Session Times
July 1, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Additional Information

Due to generous donors, these trainings will remain Free to Vermonters. Enter Promo Code: VERMONTER when registering. If you have any questions about using the Promo Code, please contact Joy at jkitchell@pcavt.org.