Table 2 RAISE training description
Module | Session | Length | Aim | Content | Strategies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Asynchronous | 45 min | Build knowledge about 3 core components of social-emotional development (the 3Es: emotion regulation, empathy for the self [self-oriented emotion], empathy for others[other-oriented emotion]), and strategies to support The 3Es | • Definitions of each social-emotional component • Developmental importance of each component • Typical development of each component • Strategies to support each component | Emotion Regulation: • Being an emotion coach • Practicing mindfulness • Modelling emotion regulation Empathy for Others: • Promoting perspective taking • Encouraging and noticing small acts of kindness • Modelling empathy Empathy for the Self: • Encouraging self-awareness • Actively linking child actions to consequences • Modelling self-kindness |
Synchronous | 90 min | Practice applying knowledge to support the 3Es | • Mindfulness activity • Discussion of asynchronous session and reflection • Activities and practice | ||
2 | Asynchronous | 45 min | Build knowledge about 3 core components of early relationships (the 3Cs: connecting, caring, coaching), and strategies to engage in the 3Cs | • Definitions of each early relationship component • Developmental importance of each component • Significance for social-emotional development • Strategies to engage in each component | Connecting: • Observing and being mindful of children • Creating times of joy • Practicing self-kindness (i.e., taking time for you) Caring: • Recognizing and attuning to children’s unique cues • Thinking about what children are trying to communicate with their behaviors • Responding sensitively Coaching: • Setting clear, consistent, and fair expectations • Using routines • Providing children choice within limits |
Synchronous | 90 min | Practice applying knowledge to support the 3Cs | • Mindfulness activity • Discussion of asynchronous session and reflection • Activities and practice | ||
3 | Asynchronous | 45 min | Build knowledge about growth and well-being in children and adults, and strategies to support well-being in contexts of stress and adversity | • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs • Positive psychology • Stress • Resilience | Supporting children in times of stress: • Making time for joy • Making sleep a priority • Taking a step in children’s shoes Supporting ourselves in times of stress: • Acknowledging negative thoughts • Changing thought patterns (cognitive reappraisal) • Finding humor |
Synchronous | 90 min | Practice applying knowledge to support well-being in children and caregivers | • Mindfulness activity • Discussion of asynchronous session and reflection • Activities and practice |