The GROW Program emphasises the foundational role of attachment in relationships to foster healthy emotional regulation and stress management in children. It provides a relational neurobiological framework to guide caretakers, educators, and professionals in developing secure attachment bonds. These bonds play a critical role in co-regulating emotional states, shaping a child's ability to experience, tolerate, and express a broad range of emotions—both positive and negative. Attuned adult caretakers are essential not only for down-regulating distress but also for up-regulating positive emotional states, thereby enhancing a child's resilience and overall wellbeing.
Recent advances in relational neurobiology and epigenetics highlight the profound influence of relationships, dyadic interactions, and social experiences on gene expression and brain maturation. These findings have significant implications for preventing the onset of psychiatric disorders and adult mental health issues by fostering secure attachment relationships in early life and providing the presence to set up the neural circuitry platform needed to navigate adversity and have the emotional bandwidth to respond in ways that foster connection as opposed to protection.
The GROW Program aims to equip caregivers, educators and professionals with a deeper understanding of how to support healthy brain development, emotional regulation, and long-term mental health in children and youth, ultimately contributing to the prevention of trauma, disease and the promotion of connection, resilience, community, health and wellbeing.
Join us for the GROW Working with Children and Youth Training at Veriu Melbourne, located at 91/101 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000. The event will take place on January 30 and 31st 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Cost: $250 per person
- Please note: The event fee does not include food, so please plan accordingly.
- Recording Notice: By attending, you agree to allow the session to be recorded for use in our subscription service.
We look forward to seeing you there!
***You must be either an SE student, SEP, or practitioner to register and attend this training***
