Professional Training Webinars
Embark on a journey of professional growth with our monthly webinars, curated for First3Years members and valued guests. These webinars serve as a valuable resource, offering crucial insights and best practices tailored for early childhood professionals dedicated to the well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families. As a member, you gain free access to these enriching sessions, providing you with a unique opportunity to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field. Join our vibrant community and partake in these engaging webinars, designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools essential for fostering optimal development in the youngest members of our society. Elevate your expertise and make a lasting impact with every webinar session.​
2025 Webinar Schedule
Brains in Progress in a World of Stress an Safety
January 29, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summary:
This foundational session offers a look at how young brains develop through caregiving relationships and stress. Participants will explore bottom-up brain development, the autonomic nervous system, and how early experiences shape patterns of regulation, connection, and protection. Drawing from relational neuroscience and Robyn Gobbel’s owl, watchdog, and possum framework, this webinar introduces shared language for understanding behavior as communication from the nervous system. The focus is on building a common foundation that helps professionals move beyond behavior management and toward nervous-system-informed care.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
• Describe how early brain development unfolds from the bottom up and how stress and
caregiving relationships shape regulation and behavior.
• Explain the role of the autonomic nervous system in young children, including how
patterns of connection and protection emerge.
• Apply shared nervous system language, including Robyn Gobbel’s owl, watchdog, and
possum framework, to interpret behavior as communication rather than defiance.
Suggested Endorsement Competencies:
Infant/young child development & behavior,
attachment, separation, trauma, grief & loss,
theoretical foundations
Pricing
Webinars are FREE for First3Years members.
Non-members may register for $15.
Students may register for $5.
Contact into@first3yearstx.org for a discount code​
Links to Join the Webinar
Links will be on your receipt of registration, as well as e-mailed to you the day before.
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Each webinar is broadcast live in Central Standard Time
1 Hour of Continuing Education (SW, LPC, CPE) will be provided for each webinar.