Shawn Bryant on Playful, Therapeutic Engagement

Shawn Bryant is a nationally recognised professional development facilitator who brings 30 years of experience, expertise and commitment to advancing the work of adults involved in the lives of young children. He is a contributing author of the book Trauma-Responsive Family Engagement in Early Childhood Practices for Equity & Resilience, Author of Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood Educators and a facilitator at the ECE Coaching Institute.

Shawn is Director and Principal Consultant with YesToECE on Early Childhood training, coaching and consultancy. He is also the Director of Professional Development for The CHILD Scale at Yale University Child Study Centre, where he coordinates and leads national trainings related to the CHILD Tool for Early Childhood mental health consultants, coaches, assessors, and researchers across disciplines.

In this session, Shawn discusses playful interactions and therapeutic engagement with children. He shares insights on how educators can create a supportive environment, improve self-awareness, and foster attuned interactions with young learners.

In this episode you’ll:

• Learn why you don’t need to be a therapist to be therapeutic
• Discover the 4 S’s of attuned interactions: Safety, Seen, Soothing, and Secure
• Understand how to improve self-awareness and create an accomplishment list
• Explore strategies for becoming “Self-Full” rather than selfish
• Gain insights on how to handle stress and create a calm environment for children

Watch this episode to learn practical strategies for playful, therapeutic engagement with young children and improve your self-awareness as an early years educator.

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