The Gentle Learning Connection is pleased to offer seminars and workshops for parents and professionals. The following is a sample of what is available. Have a different topic you're curious about? Contact us to discuss ideas, details and opportunities for yourself or your group.
- ADHD in an early learning setting - exploring root causes and learning supportive strategies.
- What can we learn about a child's development by observing play?
- Supporting self-esteem and confidence in preschoolers.
- The need to fidget: How to harness for focusing.
- Learning to interact and communicate with young learners on the autism spectrum.
Upcoming Events
- Supporting young children with autism in an ECE environment.
- Surprising ways visual system challenges show up in preschool.
- What behaviours might be telling us about the brain and body.
- Supporting Early Childhood Educators' mental health.
- Looking beyond the diagnosis - how to help at home and in the preschool.
- The role of sensory motor systems for school readiness.
- Understanding difficult behaviours in an ECE environment.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Workshop Overview:
What does ADHD really mean? How does it show up across different stages of development? Are medication and behavioural interventions the only solutions? Why are so many children being diagnosed with ADHD today?
Join us for an exploration of ADHD in young children, where we'll look at the characteristics, research, and developmental aspects of this diagnosis. We'll dive into how ADHD affects growth, learning, social skills, and executive functioning. Topics include working memory, distraction, processing speed, impulsivity, inattention, and executive skills like planning and organization. Gain valuable insights into the latest research and strategies for supporting children with ADHD.
Perfect for educators looking to deepen their understanding of ADHD!
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Workshop Overview:
This workshop, will delve into how childhood trauma influences early development and learning. You’ll explore the ways trauma affects neurological processes, shaping a child's emotional, cognitive, and social growth. Through research-based insights and practical strategies, this session will equip you with the tools to foster a supportive environment that promotes resilience and healthy development.
This session includes:
• Some straightforward science brought to you in a simple way
• Insight into the ground-breaking polyvagal theory
• How to interpret and understand cues that indicate a child’s emotional state
• Identifying the body’s different defense strategies in response to a threat
• The effect of trauma on development (language, social emotional growth, learning, mental health, and more)
• How do trauma behaviours present during play
• What is trauma informed teaching
• Playful individual and group activities to support the child
• Hands-on moments and live interactive chats
• Video analysis
• The effects of secondary trauma on ECEs
Previous events:
Previous events:
September 21, 2024
Empowering Early Childhood Educators to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum
In-Person: Nova Scotia Community College, Truro Campus, Nova Scotia, Canada
June 1, 2024
Compassionate Care: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Early Childhood Education
In-Person: Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, Nova Scotia, Canada
December 1, 2023
Student Behaviour Management: Understanding Possible Causes and Supporting Students
In-Person Oxford Learning, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
July 3, 2023
From Frustration to Action: A Webinar for Parents Waiting for Services for Their Child
Online: Across Canada
April 15, 2023
Development of the Visual System in an Early Childhood Education Setting
Online: Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, N.S. Canada
March 25, 2023
Autism: Supporting Children on the Spectrum with Overall Growth, including regulation, interaction, problem solving and language development.
In-Person Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, N.S. Canada
February 21, 2023
Supporting Self-Esteem & Confidence in Young Learners
Online: Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
November 19, 2022
Learning About Difficult Behaviours in an Early Childhood Education Setting
Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
October 29, 2022
Supporting Early Childhood Educators' Mental Health
Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
October 13, 18 & 22, 2022
Understanding and Working with Autism in an Early Learning Setting
Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville, N.S. Canada
April 30, 2022
Supporting Early Childhood Educators' Mental Health
Online, across Canada
April 9, 2022
DIRFloortime®️ Info Session, for Parents and Professionals
Online, International
February 26, 2022
Early Childhood Educators' Mental Health Workshop
Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville, N.S. Canada
November 20, 2021
Supporting Young Children Who Experienced Trauma
Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans of Unique Learning)
October 25 & 29, 2021
HANDLE®️ Course Level 1 & 2 combined
Online, international
Teaching Assistant with Level 1 & 2 Instructor Nancy Ceulemans
November 1 & 5, 2021
HANDLE®️ Course Level 1 & 2 combined
Online, international
Teaching Assistant with Level 1 & 2 instructor Nancy Ceulemans
February 18, 2021
Optimizing Social Interactions to Support Learning
Endless Skies Teacher's Convention Association, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Online Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans of Unique Learning)
February 17, 2021
Using a Crazy Straw to Support Learning
Endless Skies Teachers’ Convention Association, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Online Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans of Unique Learning)
November 7, 2020
Supporting Emotional Development in an Early Learning Setting
Conference for Early Childhood Education, Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville, N.S. Canada
Online Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans)
September 28-29, 2019
HANDLE®️ Course, Level 1 & 2 combined
Online (international)
Teaching Assistant with Level 1 & 2 Instructor Nancy Ceulemans
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