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Early Childhood Family Resource Centre of Westmorland-Albert Inc.| Centre de ressources familiales à la pdtite enfance de Westmorland-Albert Inc.

The Early Childhood Family Resource Centre of Westmorland-Albert empowers families by providing resources, workshops, and support focused on emotional health and resilience, fostering strong relationships for children's growth and well-being.

Emotional Health, Resilience and Healing ~ PARENT WORKSHOPRelationship is fundamental to emotional health, resilience, and healing&mdash;yet it is often overlooked in how we support children and teens in distress. As societal changes, peer orientation, and technology reshape how children relate, connecting to caring adults has become less automatic, with significant implications for emotional well-being at home and at school. This presentation explores why a relational lens is essential for fostering emotional maturity, supporting recovery from stress and trauma, and helping children grow strong, confident hearts.Drawing on developmental science, emotion theory, and neuroscience, participants gain clarity about how emotions develop, why they matter, and howrelationship provides the context for emotional expression and regulation.&nbsp;Common misconceptions about &ldquo;managing&rdquo; emotions are addressed, and&nbsp;the role of play as a vital bridge between relationship and emotional&nbsp;healing is explored. The presentation brings coherence to the&nbsp;often-confusing messages surrounding emotional health, offering&nbsp;a grounded, hopeful framework for creating the conditions children&nbsp;need to heal, grow, and thrive.&nbsp;

Why Relationship Matters Workshop

Join us for an engaging Early Childhood Workshop with Dr. McNamara, designed for family resource staff, early childhood educators, social workers, interventionists and anyone working with families of young children.&nbsp; How Play Restores Us: Emotional, Stress and Resilience Hosted by the Early Childhood Family Resource Centre of Westmorland-Albert,Play isn&rsquo;t just a luxury&mdash;it&rsquo;s a biological and emotional necessity!In this powerful presentation, Dr. Deborah Macnamara will explore the vital role play plays in supporting emotional health, resilience, and recovery from stress, for both children and the adults who care for them.Key Takeaways:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Discover how play supports brain development and emotional well-being.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn how play helps to soften stress responses and restore vitality during challenging times.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understand the neuroscience behind play and why it is essential in fostering resilience and mental health.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Gain insight into why protecting play is one of the most powerful tools for healing and growth, especially in a world increasingly dominated by performance demands and screen time.</li></ul>Join us for this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the crucial role play plays in strengthening resilience and emotional health. This presentation is a must for anyone working with children and families.&nbsp;Don&#39;t miss out&mdash;register today!

Early Childhood Family Resource Centre of Westmorland-Albert Inc.| Centre de ressources familiales à la pdtite enfance de Westmorland-Albert Inc.

Past events

Past events

Why Relationship Matters Workshop

How Play Restores Us - FRC Workshop with Dr. MacNamara

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