Kids Have Stress, Too! 3-6 yrs

This training provides a comprehensive introduction to key aspects of early childhood and brain development, as well as the crucial role caregivers and educators play in helping children learn effective stress-management strategies. 

Introduction to Infant and Early Mental Health

(5 hours) Participants will attend two watch parties, 2 hours each facilitated by AHVNA, and each will receive The Comfort, Play, Teach: The First Five Years booklet. Some key concepts and theoretical models that will be explored are the importance of relationships, the developing brain, understanding behaviours, cultural competence and embedding a family approach into … Read more

Kids Have Stress, Too! Grade 4-6

This research-based program is built on an experiential learning approach. Its aim is to help educators create teachable moments to introduce stress management strategies and build emotional resiliency. Provides educators with practical, developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for students aged 9 to 12.

Kids Have Stress, Too! Grade 1-3

This research-based program is built on an experiential learning approach. Its aim is to help educators create teachable moments to introduce stress management strategies and build emotional resiliency.

MindUP Grade Out of School Care 6-12 yrs

5 hours For out-of-school-care educators. Two 2.5-hour watch party sessions will be facilitated by AHVNA. Three lovable, plush characters and a chime would be provided to each ELCC program, and each ECE would have a membership for 1 year to continue their own self-directed learning on member.mindup.org.

MindUP 3-6 yrs

5 Hours For early childhood educators. Two 2.5-hour watch party sessions will be facilitated by AHVNA. Three lovable, plush characters and a chime would be provided to each ELCC program, and each ECE would have a membership for 1 year to continue their own self-directed learning.

Kimochis 0-6 yrs

8 hours Four 2-hour sessions delivered virtually, facilitated by AHVNA and Ellen, author of the Kimochis curriculum. Each ELCC program will receive a Kimochis early childhood kit and a set of all five books. In addition, each ECE will receive a mixed bag of feelings with feel guide, Kimochis feelings deck, Kimochis poster, and handouts. … Read more

Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

(9 hours) There will be 2 hours of self-directed learning, two 3.5 virtual classroom hours. Upon registration, participants will receive the “MHFA Participant Reference Guide” that outlines MHFA actions for developing mental health and substance use problems, and mental health and substance use crises. Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person … Read more