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.
Previous events:
Previous events:
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
Seminars and Workshops: