Online training: The Power of Play 9/24/2024

By Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing on

 

Supporting Immigrant & Refugee Families Series 

brought to you by the

Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health & Wellbeing in partnership with First 5 Alameda County

The Power of Play

PRESENTERS

Griselda Marie Chavez

Infant Development Specialists, Early Intervention Services,

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

 

Domenique Embrey, OTD,MS OTR/L

Occupational Therapist,

Assistant Professor, Samuel Merritt University

 

Goli Hashimi, OTR/L

Director of Community Arts and Wellness Program, and Refugee and Immigrant Occupational Therapy (RIOT), ARTogether & Samuel Merritt University

 

Tuesday, September 24

10AM - 12PM

(Pacific Time)

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Register by September 22

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DESCRIPTION

Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. In this training, participants will learn about the significance of play in the lives of immigrant and refugee families with young children. We will discuss how exposure to toxic stress inhibits play and highlight special considerations pertaining to culture and children with special needs when planning for play, along with strategies to integrate play into daily family life experiences.
 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Providers working with immigrant and refugee families, providers working with young children ages 0-5 and their families.

 



A link to the online training will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event date.
 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

Participants will be able to:



+Describe the developmental benefits of play

 

+Identify 3 risk factors that can get in the way of play

 

+Discuss cultural considerations for play

 

+Discuss play considerations for children with special needs
 

AGENDA

10:00am Welcome and Introductions

  • Centering the Theme, Small Group Breakout
  • Risk Factors for Immigrant and Refugee Families
  • Movement Break
  • Cultural Considerations for Play
  • Play Considerations for Children with Special Needs
  • Activity
  • Finding Moments for Play
  • Q&A

12:00pm Adjourn