Rooted in Relationship: Connection Through the Lens of Attachment

This professional learning session explores how strong, trusting relationships form the foundation for children’s emotional regulation, learning, and overall well-being. Educators will deepen their understanding of connection as a biologically driven process that helps children monitor and respond to real or perceived threats in their environment. Through this lens, participants will examine why connection matters and how children’s behaviours reflect their unique ways of seeking closeness, safety, and support from trusted adults. This session provides an accessible overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their relationship to stress responses and behavioural challenges in the classroom. Educators will leave with increased confidence in using connection-based, trauma-informed approaches to support all children especially those who need connection the most.

This session requires a minimum of ten participants. Participants will be notified a week in advance if cancellation is necessary.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. The information will be used to administer and manage this event, including registration, and communication. The County will share your name and email address with the external event facilitator solely for the purpose of delivering and coordinating this event. If you have questions about this collection, contact Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Children’s Early Years Community Services with the County of Wellington at 519.837.3620 x3972.