The Trauma of COVID-19: Children’s Mental Health In The Aftermath Of The Pandemic

Details

Course Length

2 hours

Delivery Method

Asynchronous eLearning

Category

On-Demand eLearning

Course Summary

As we collectively process the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on children and young people’s mental health and well-being continues to weigh heavily. Removed from routine and separated from peers during crucial development phases, the pandemic has left children suffering from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). In this course you will, gain a better understanding of the long- and short-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s social and emotional development, mental health, and how early childhood educators can support young children and their families.

CEU Credits

Not Eligible

CDA Competency Area

Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development

MN KCF Content Area

IX: Trauma Informed Care

Level

1 (Beginner)

State Approval

Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Gain a better understanding of the long-term and short-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect on children’s social and emotional development, mental health, and wellbeing.
Learn coping strategies to help minimize COVID-19 related trauma symptoms
Learn strategies to support parents with COVID-19 related trauma and address the symptoms.

Criteria to earn CEUs:

To receive a certificate and CEUs, you must complete all components of this course, including scoring 80% or higher on the review quiz. You can retake the final review quiz and all interactive components as many times as needed.
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Required Technology and Logistics

Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer.
A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course.