Trauma Informed Early childhood Learning Event

Featuring: Supporting Families Through Trauma AND Art for Discovery

This is a special event being brought to you by PECC (Peninsula Early ChildCare Coalition) and WA-STEM. This event is for providers working in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties

Sign up for one or both classes and please use the “RSPV” when you register to join us for lunch.

Caring Connections: Supporting Families Through Trauma: Every family’s story holds both strength and struggle. This session explores how trauma can shape the experiences, behaviors, and interactions of families we serve — and how early learning professionals can respond with compassion, clarity, and care.
Together we will:
• Build understanding of what trauma may look like for families and how it can show up in early learning settings.
• Reflect on what’s within our control — and what’s not — when supporting families in distress.
• Explore what to do when our efforts don’t seem to work and how to stay grounded and connected.
• Practice strategies for building authentic, trusting relationships — even with families we may find challenging.
• Identify resources for families in crisis and map out what supports already exist within your community.
This training invites honest conversation, shared reflection, and practical tools to help you strengthen relationships and create calm, connected environments where families feel seen, supported, and safe.

Art for Discovery: Is your art time not what you want it to be? Out of fresh ideas? Come consider why art is important, identify art that is developmentally appropriate for children, and discuss great ways to implement and display children’s art in the child care environment.  Leave with ideas for art projects that provide children with fun opportunities for discovery and learning.

9:00am-11:00am Caring Connections: Supporting Families through Trauma

11:00am-12:00pm Networking and Catered Lunch. Stay tuned for more info!

12:00pm-2:00pm Art for Discovery

Fun door prizes and incentives! Come and join us for an event that is designed to give back to you for all that YOU do for children and families.

Instructor: Heidi DeVries

If you experience any issues register or purchasing your ticket, please email Nancy Hobson for direct support: nancy.hobson@ccacwa.org