In the early years, empathy isn't just a "soft skill", it’s a complex neurological framework that requires careful scaffolding. For the educator, being the "architect" of this framework is one of the most rewarding, yet emotionally taxing, parts of the profession. When we move beyond simply managing "big feelings" and start intentionally building the structures of emotional intelligence, we reduce classroom friction and protect our own professional wellbeing.

This webinar, designed for Early Childhood Educators, shifts the focus from "extinguishing" behaviour to "engineering" empathy. We will explore how an educator’s own emotional regulation serves as the foundation for a child's social emotional development, and how to build a classroom culture where big emotions are seen as blueprints for learning rather than roadblocks to the day.

Learning outcomes

• Identify the link between educator regulation and child empathy.
• Apply the PACE framework to de-escalate high-emotion situations with confidence.
• Design environmental and relational strategies that foster "perspective-taking" in young learners.
• Implement "Reflective Recovery" techniques to protect their own wellbeing after intense emotional encounters.