STOOPS CENTER FOR COMMUNITIES,
FAMILIES & CHILDREN

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

EARLY CHILDHOOD REBOUND & RECOVERY

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Early Childhood
Rebound & Recovery

Length: 15 Modules, each module approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour

Registration Fee: $350

Credits and Certificate of Completion Available:

    • 5 Continuing Education Units approved by the Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC)
    • Downloadable Certificate of Completion that can be submitted for various professions. Participants must contact their school district or accreditation board to determine credit awarded.
REGISTRATION
The Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC) is proud to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that are accepted under Florida Administrative Code (Chapter 65C-22) by several state agencies including the Florida Office of Early Learning and the Florida Department of Children and Families for credential renewals and fulfilling annual training requirements.


Participants may earn FLAEYC CEUs through attending and successfully completing this specific early childhood professional certification offered by Florida State University. FSU’s Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (FSU CFC) has partnered with FLAEYC and has been approved for the issuance of CEUs for their Early Childhood Rebound & Recovery Professional Certification, totaling 1.5 CEUs.

Please go to the FLAEYC website to complete a learning gains survey and pay $28 to receive FLAEYC’s CEU certificate. Emailed CEU certificates are received approximately 1 – 2 weeks following CEU registration.


Upon successful completion of the course, students are issued a downloadable Professional Certification. Additionally, various professions receive Continuing Education Units or In-Service Training hours. Participants must contact their school district or accreditation board to determine credit awarded.
 
Please let us know if you have any questions.

Description

The Early Childhood Rebound & Recovery program equips educators and non-clinical professionals with the tools to understand children’s emotions and their impact on thoughts, actions, and learning. Participants gain foundational knowledge in trauma-informed care and build proficiencies in managing emotions and behaviors in the classroom. Through the program’s curriculum, attendees learn how to provide student-centered cognitive behavioral supports in both classroom and home settings.

This certification offers a comprehensive understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), its effects on classroom learning, and its role in improving educational outcomes. Participants develop insight into the connection between a child’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, which influence their social and emotional growth as well as their ability to learn. The course prepares educators and other professionals working with children to deliver ten detailed lessons that teach students how to recognize, understand, and navigate their emotions, thoughts, and actions effectively.

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

Participants receive:

  • 10 Ready-to-Use Structured Lessons.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Tools for Emotional and Behavioral Regulation in Classroom Setting.
  • Pre and Post Assessment Tools to measure progress.
  • Caregiver Letters available in English and Spanish.
  • Printable Resources such as worksheets, finger puppets, games, and more.
  • A Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program is ideal for educators and non-clinical professionals working with children ages 3-8:

  • Pre-K Teachers & Childcare Providers
  • Elementary Educators
  • Teaching Assistants and Interns
  • Front-Line Human Service Staff Working in Classrooms
  • School District Personnel
  • Early Education Administrators
  • Social Services Providers
  • Child Welfare Staff
  • Guardians ad Litem
  • Church Educators

GROUP REGISTRATION

  • Designate a team leader to oversee staff participation and progress.
  • Discounts are available for groups over 10.

Contact us for more information.

 

TRAINEE FEEDBACK:

“The Rebound & Recovery: Cognitive Behavioral Education and Intervention for Early Childhood course offered by the Florida State University Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children is extremely well thought out and steeped in theory. Each module builds on and adds to the previous. Even those who might not be front line in education would benefit from being able to identify various behavioral patterns and have quick resources to respond in the moment to redirect the child to a more helpful expectation.”

– Rev. Matt Schlageter, M.Div, BCC-APC, Staff Chaplain, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC

Module & Session Topics

EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN THE CLASSROOM

  • Understand social-emotional learning and its impact on the classroom environment.
  • Learn the benefits of emotional regulation, specifically in relation to a child’s grades, relationships, and coping with stressors.

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE & PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR TEACHERS

  • Understand trauma-informed care and its application in classroom settings.
  • Learn about protective factors, their benefits, and strategies to enhance them in children. 

DEEP DIVE INTO INTERVENTIONS

  • Explore Rebound & Recovery interventions, including CBT, art therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
  • Learn about the Montessori learning method and its impact on anxiety reduction in classrooms. 

WHAT IS REBOUND & RECOVERY?

  • Understand the Rebound & Recovery program, its scope and sequence, and strategies for classroom implementation.
  • Learn to adapt lessons and integrate tools daily to foster a positive classroom environment.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

1 – HOW MY EMOTIONS, THOUGHTS, & ACTIONS ARE CONNECTED

By the end of this lesson, students will:

  • Learn about emotions and their connection to thoughts and actions.
  • Be able to name five emotions and understand their connections.
  • Learn and practice the cognitive behavioral technique: Hot Cocoa Breathing.

2 – WHAT ARE MY ACTIONS AND THOUGHTS?

By the end of this lesson, students will:

  • Learn about actions and thoughts connected to their emotions.
  • Be able to name at least one action and one thought for each of the five emotions.
  • Learn and practice mindfulness techniques: Counting Fingers and Journaling.

3 – WHAT IS SADNESS?

By the end of this lesson, students will:

  • Learn about sadness, identify things that make them sad, and explore coping strategies.
  • Use the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle to name one thing that makes them sad, one action they take when sad, and one thought associated with sadness.
  • Learn and practice a mindfulness technique: Stress Ball Squeezing.
  • Learn and practice a mindfulness technique: Stress Ball Squeezing or Calming Putty.

4 – WHAT IS ANGER?

By the end of this lesson, students will:

  • Learn about anger, identify things that make them angry, and explore coping strategies.
  • Use the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle to name one thing that makes them angry, one action they take when angry, and one thought associated with anger.
  • Learn and practice a mindfulness technique: Calming Bottles.

    5 – WHAT IS WORRY?

    By the end of this lesson, students will:

    • Learn about anxiety and worry, identify things that make them anxious and worried, and explore coping strategies.
    • Use the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle to name one thing that makes them worry, one action they take when worried, and one thought associated with worry.
    • Learn and practice mindfulness techniques: Superhero and Butterfly Muscle Relaxation.

    6 – WHAT IS PEACEFUL AND CALM?

    By the end of this lesson, students will:

    • Learn about peacefulness and calmness, explore calming strategies, and identify how being peaceful and calm feels.
    • Use the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle to name one thing that helps them stay calm, one action they take when calm, and one thought associated with calmness.
    • Learn and practice a mindfulness technique: Finger Labyrinth.

    7 – WHAT IS HAPPINESS?

    By the end of this lesson, students will:

    • Learn about happiness, identify things that make them happy, and explore how happiness feels.
    • Use the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle to name one thing that makes them happy, one action they take when happy, and one thought associated with happiness.
    • Learn and practice mindfulness techniques: Breathing Boards and Playdough Mat.

    8 – WHAT ARE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS?

    By the end of this lesson, students will:

    • Learn about negative thoughts, their occurrence, and their impact on feelings and behavior.
    • Use the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle to identify negative thoughts, explore strategies for changing them, and understand how increasing positive thoughts can improve their feelings and actions.
    • Learn and practice mindfulness techniques: Guided Meditation and Seeds of Encouragement.

    9 – WHAT IS SELF CARE?

    By the end of this lesson, students will:

    • Learn about self-care, its importance, and explore ways to practice it.
    • Understand how self-care impacts thoughts, feelings, and actions.
    • Learn and practice a mindfulness technique: Child Yoga.

    10 – WHAT ARE SUPPORT SYSTEMS?

    By the end of this lesson, students will:

    • Learn about support systems, their importance, and how they can help.
    • Identify their support systems and use them in conjunction with cognitive behavioral calming tools and techniques.
    • Review their cognitive behavioral calming skills and mindfulness techniques through Self-care stations.

    This lesson equips caregivers with the knowledge and skills their children learn in Rebound & Recovery. Caregivers will:

    • Understand cognitive behavioral techniques, emotional regulation, and calming tools.
    • Support their child’s use of coping strategies and calming tools at home.
    REGISTRATION

    ADVISORY REVIEW BOARD

    The research team at the Stoops Center for Communities, Families and Children appreciates the expertise of our Advisory Review Board Members:
    –

        • Dr. Chelsea Morris, University of New Mexico Assistant Professor of Early Childhood
        • Dr. Susan Brasher, Ph.D., CPNP-PC, Emory University Assistant Professor
        • Dr. James Clark, Ph.D., LCSW, Florida State University Provost
        • Dr. Mimi Graham Ph.D., FSU Director Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy
        • Dr. Elena Reyes Ph.D., FSU Professor; Regional Director College of Medicine Southwest Florida
        • Jackie Romillo, LCSW. Citrus Health Network Early Childhood Program Administrator and Board Chair Florida Association for Infant Mental Health
        • Dr. Bulotsky Shearer Ph.D., University of Miami Associate Professor
        • Kim Sineath, The Learning Pavilion Senior Director
        • Venita Treadwell, Capital Area Community Action Agency Early Childhood Development Program Manager

    WHO IS USING THIS PROGRAM?