Network Webinar: Roots of Empathy

Live event date: Friday June 24, 11 - 12:30 PM EST
Presenters:
Catherine Talbot, Roots of Empathy Director, Canada
Emily McCormack, Manager of Training with Roots of Empathy

Session Description
Imagine having a “Tiny Teacher”, a baby, support the development of empathy in children around a Roots of Empathy “Green Blanket” in an elementary school classroom. Imagine students 4-13 years old learning about their feelings and the feeling of others, neuroscience, temperament, and how to build healthy friendships through observing the loving attachment relationship between a baby and parent. This is our Roots of Empathy Program. Younger children 3-5 years old have this opportunity through our Seeds of Empathy Program around the “Lavender Blanket” in childcare centres.

Please join us in an inter-active and engaging session to learn more about these programs and how you can become involved in your community. The Roots of Empathy program is delivered by a volunteer Roots of Empathy Instructor and the Seeds of Empathy program is delivered by childcare educators in the Centre. A volunteer parent and baby is recruited from the local community.

This session will include a workshop on understanding children’s behavior through the lens of temperament. We guarantee it will be informative, relevant, inspiring and fun!