Raising Resilient Children in the era of COVID-19

Presented by Denver’s Advocacy Center

At birth, the brain of the child is underdeveloped. It develops very rapidly during the first 5 years of life. At the same time, a child’s early brain development is profoundly influenced by his or her experiences. Adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence may hinder a child’s healthy developmental trajectory. These in turn, have significant consequences in the child’s ability to think, feel, and behave. Also, the brain’s extreme flexibility and plasticity allows for new reparatory and positive experiences. Teaching children resiliency skills and tools is vital to counteract the negative effects that a child has previously endured. While experiencing a pandemic and the unknowns associated with COVID-19, it is important to increase a child’s ability to manage unpredictability and inconsistency through positive interactions and strength based coping skills.

Zoom Link will be provided one week prior to the training.