A new series of workshops offering real-world experience around inclusive early childhood education has launched at Charles Sturt University in Albury-Wodonga.
- Charles Sturt launches new professional learning program supporting trauma-informed practice in early childhood and community settings
- The Holding Space program is free and combines research-based frameworks and hands-on strategies to promote emotional safety, healing and connection
- Workshops are hosted at Charles Sturt in Albury-Wodonga with content and facilitator notes available online
A new series of workshops offering real-world experience around inclusive early childhood education has launched at Charles Sturt University in Albury-Wodonga.
The Holding Space program is a free professional learning program supporting educators, allied health professionals, academics and community members to navigate the emotional journey of implementing trauma-informed practice in early childhood and community settings.
Senior Lecturer in the Charles Sturt School of Education Dr Sheena Elwick leads the program, which is designed and implemented by an interdisciplinary team with qualifications and experience in early childhood education, research, play therapy, special and inclusive education, counselling, physiotherapy, medical general practice and social work, each contributing vital insights and lived experience.