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Self & Cultural Understanding

As a Manager, you have a unique opportunity to promote a positive sense of self in staff, children, and families. In this course you will learn how to create an environment that supports a healthy sense of self for staff, children, and families. You will also learn how culture and experiences shape staff members’ and families’ sense of self. Reflective supervision practices, self-care, and stress reduction will also be addressed.

A Sense of Self: An Introduction

In this course, you will learn about developing a sense of self. You will learn how in your role as Program Manager, you can promote staff members’ and children’s sense of self through intentional policies and practices.

Promoting Children's Development of a Sense of Self and Self-Care

In this lesson, you will learn about how children develop a sense of self across age levels. The importance of providing accessible information to staff and families about intentional practices and environments that support the development of children’s positive self-concept is described. Self-care practices that reduce stress and promote self-esteem for adults and children are also included.

Policies and Practices That Support Staff Members’ Competence and Self-Care Practices

In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of creating program policies, practices, and an overall climate that support staff members’ competence and self-care practices.