Description
LIVE STREAM: May 15, 2026 from 8:30am – 4:00pm (Calgary, AB) Please adjust your start time according to your specific time zone.
ON-DEMAND: Recorded footage & course content (certificate, videos, quiz) will be available until June 22, 2026. Please allow 3 – 10 business days for footage to be processed. Extensions cannot be granted under any circumstances.
May 15, 2026 | Day Three
Strong From the Start: Building Emotional Regulation and Resilience in Early Learners
Big feelings don’t have to overwhelm little learners or the adults supporting them. This session gives you practical tools to help children manage emotions and build lasting resilience. Drawing on evidence-based practices, learn strategies you can use in real time and classroom routines that promote safety and connection. You’ll leave ready to prevent meltdowns, respond with confidence, and help children bounce back stronger.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Framing the Challenge
- Brief overview of the mental health crisis in children.
- The role of autonomy, regulation, and resilience in prevention.
- Link to developmental needs in early childhood (ages 4–7).
Emotional Literacy & Regulation Foundations
- Co-regulation essentials
- Teaching children emotion vocabulary (feelings charts, storytelling, puppets).
- Modelling emotion labeling and “think-aloud” problem-solving.
- Conflict resolution
III. Anxiety Prevention, Early Identification, and intervention
- Common signs of anxiety in early childhood
- Effective strategies and practical tools
- Progress monitoring to track coping skills
- Introducing “brave behaviors”
- Using child-friendly mindfulness
- Embedding resilience-building
- Trauma Considerations
Integrating Resilience Across Settings
- Reinforcing emotion regulation and coping in non-instructional spaces
- Building a shared professional vocabulary for resilience.
- Partnering with families on coping strategies.
VII. Reflection & Action Planning
Education and Clinical Professionals: K–12 Classroom Teachers, School Counsellors/Psychologists, Learning Assistance/ Resource Teachers, School Administrators, School Paraprofessionals including Special Education Assistants, Classroom Assistants and Childcare Workers. All other professionals who support students including but not limited to: Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Clinical Counsellors, Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Addiction Counsellors, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Probation Officers, and Early Childhood Educators.
Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., R. Psych, is a psychologist. Mother. Professor. International Speaker. Yoda of Anxiety. ADHD Superhero. And Changer of Lives. With nearly three decades of experience, she is a recognized expert in resilience and the social, emotional, and behavioural well-being of children and teens. In 2024, Dr. Caroline was honoured as Alberta’s Psychologist of the Year for her exceptional contributions to the field.
Known for her dynamic, engaging style, Dr. Caroline has a knack for simplifying complex challenges and equipping professionals with practical tools that make a real difference. Her workshops go beyond theory, providing strategies that educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals can use immediately to support children and teens facing any challenge.
Through her work at Koru Family Psychology and research at Athabasca University, Dr. Caroline’s mission is clear: to help every child unlock their potential, build confidence, and embrace resilience. When you train with Dr. Caroline, expect to be inspired, empowered, and ready to create a world where everyone thrives.
| Registration | Early bird Fee | Regular Fee |
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| Individual 1 Day Enrollment | $229.00 | N/A |
| 1 Day Group 3 - 7 | $169.00 | N/A |
| 1 Day Group 8 - 15 | $119.00 | N/A |
| 1 Day Group 15+ | $99.00 | N/A |
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| Individual 2 Day Enrollment | $399.00 | N/A |
| 2 Day Group 3 - 7 | $295.00 | N/A |
| 2 Day Group 8 - 15 | $208.00 | N/A |
| 2 Day Group 15+ | $173.00 | N/A |
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| Individual 3 Day Enrollment | $569.00 | N/A |
| 3 Day Group 3 - 7 | $420.00 | N/A |
| 3 Day Group 8 - 15 | $296.00 | N/A |
| 3 Day Group 15+ | $246.00 | N/A |
All fees are in Canadian dollars ($CAD) and per person.
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