Develop important self-reflective skills for early years professionals in New Zealand.
Self-reflection is an essential skill for building meaningful and developmentally supportive relationships with young children. This insightful webinar is designed for early childhood educators, allied health professionals, and parents, providing both theoretical frameworks and practical strategies to strengthen self-awareness and relationship-based practice in the early years.
Through an exploration of self-reflective capacity, participants will learn how to assess and enhance their own interactions, both with children and with other adults. Emphasis is placed on understanding personal strengths, recognising emotional triggers, and adjusting responses to foster more attuned, supportive engagement. This course offers participants an opportunity to reconnect with their values and develop the skills to bring a more thoughtful and intentional presence to their caregiving roles.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Develop an understanding of self-reflective practice and its relevance in early childhood development.
Identify ways to observe and evaluate your own interactions with young children and others in caregiving roles.
Recognise personal strengths and areas for growth in relational engagement.
Learn practical tools to foster emotional regulation and perspective-taking in challenging moments.
Enhance your ability to support children’s emotional wellbeing through improved adult-child interactions.