In this two-part course for professionals, you will explore both the concept of stress and strategies to support children and adolescents.
In part one you will:
- Understand what stress is
- Understand what creates stress in the body and brain
- Understand Fight Flight Response and General Adaptation Syndrome
- Know the purpose of cortisol and adrenaline
- Understand the concept of ‘fight and flight’ and ‘rest and relax’
- Know the different types of stress that can affect children and their purpose
- Know factors which can contribute to stress in children
- Recognise signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be experiencing stress
- Understand how stress can impact children’s lives
- Know where to access help and support
In part two you will:
- Recognise information that you need to collect from children and their parents about stress and triggers
- Know core strategies to implement in your setting
- Be aware of wider strategies to implement in your setting to support children to regulate their emotions
- Know strategies to share with parents to support stress at home
- Know sign posting avenues to support those with high stress levels