HEALING THE TRAUMA BRAIN: NEXT STEPS
Learn evidence-based strategies to support children in survival states and help them transition toward regulation, connection, and readiness for learning.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS
Supporting Children From Survival to Regulation
Building understanding of how children move between survival, emotional, and regulated states, and how educators can support that transition.
This two-hour professional development workshop explores how to support children operating from survival or emotional brain states, providing evidence-based strategies to foster regulation, connection, and readiness for learning.
Participants will explore practical approaches for supporting both children and educators, with tools that can be applied across early learning, kindergarten, and school environments to help children move from survival toward regulated, connected states.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $1,200 + GST
Funding: Eligible for Kindy Uplift Funding
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Supporting children operating from survival and emotional brain states
Evidence-based strategies to foster regulation, connection, and learning
Understanding the biological and emotional drivers of behaviour
Tools for supporting the emotional wellbeing of both children and educators
Practical approaches to help children transition from survival toward regulated, connected states
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WHY ATTEND?
This workshop supports educators to deepen their trauma-informed practice while strengthening their confidence in responding to complex behaviour with greater understanding, connection, and regulation in mind.
Deepens trauma-informed practice for children and educators
Builds emotional safety, regulation, and relational connection
Supports reflective practice and educator wellbeing
Strengthens confidence in responding to complex behaviour
Supports safe, inclusive, and responsive learning environments
EYLF & QKLG ALIGNMENT
For early childhood and kindergarten settings, the workshop aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) across areas including relationships, inclusion, critical reflection, collaboration, regulation, and safe and supportive learning environments.
Detailed EYLF and QKLG alignment information is available in the workshop documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY:
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Practical knowledge you can take straight back into your learning environment.
Advanced strategies for supporting children impacted by trauma
Greater insight into the biological and emotional drivers of behaviour
Practical tools to support regulation, connection, and emotional safety
Strategies to help children move from survival toward regulated, connected states
Greater confidence responding to complex behaviour in supportive and trauma-informed ways
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A THOUGHTFUL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH
At Dynamic Connections Therapy, we believe professional development should do more than provide information. Our workshops connect evidence and theory with practical strategies, real-world examples, and opportunities for reflection so educators can build confidence in supporting the children they work with.
Our multidisciplinary perspective brings together understanding of development, behaviour, relationships, regulation, and wellbeing in ways that are meaningful across educational settings.
Looking for Professional Development?
Whether you're looking for professional development for a kindergarten, early learning service, or school team, our workshops can be tailored to support the needs of your educators and the children they work with.