The session is designed to support participant's understanding of the relationship between brain development and stress in early childhood. We will explore:

• The mental and physical aspects of the stress response
• Different types of stress
• The relationship between stress and brain development
• How an emotionally responsive relationship can help calm a child and support healthy brain development
• Strategies that can help to support a child to regulate and calm their nervous system

​​​​​​​The session is informed by the latest research from the Centre on the Developing Child, Harvard University, The NSPCC and Mindful Emotion Coaching