Compassion in Child Care
Compassion in childcare means responding to children with understanding, patience and emotional awareness. It involves seeing behaviour as communication of unmet needs rather than misbehaviour and supporting children with calm,…
$15 – $20
Compassion in Child Care
Compassion in childcare means responding to children with understanding, patience and emotional awareness. It involves seeing behaviour as communication of unmet needs rather than misbehaviour and supporting children with calm,…
Date and time
Dec 10, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presenter
Karina Roman
Virtual Event
Meeting link will be sent to registered attendees ahead of the event start.
About this event
Compassion in childcare means responding to children with understanding, patience and emotional
awareness. It involves seeing behaviour as communication of unmet needs rather than misbehaviour
and supporting children with calm, respectful guidance.
It also includes using simple, validating language, setting clear but kind boundaries and giving
children choices to help them feel safe and in control. Compassion extends to families by building
trust and approaching conversations without judgment, and to educators themselves by recognizing
the importance of self-care and emotional regulation.
Overall, compassion in childcare is a daily practice of staying connected, supportive and
thoughtful—especially during challenging moments
Policies & Information
Workshop Policies & Information
- Training certificates will be issued via email within 5 business days of the workshop attended. To receive a certificate, you must arrive on time, participate, stay for the entire session and have video on. If you have not received your certificate after 5 business days, please call us. If you require a copy of your certificate after 30 days of the workshop you will incur a 10-dollar charge.
- Late arrivals of more than 15 minutes will not be admitted to workshops.
- Children – Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children during a workshop. Please make alternate arrangements.
- Registration – Prepayment is required for all workshops. Credit card payment can be taken over the phone.
- Methods of payment – Visa or MasterCard or Debit
Cancellation & Refund Policies
- Workshop cancellations (regular workshops) – Registrants can cancel up until two full business days prior to the scheduled workshop date. Cancellations received before the deadline will be given a workshop credit (not a refund) to be used towards future workshops at Abbotsford CCRR. Workshop credits are valid for one year from the date of the cancelled workshop. Due to unforeseen circumstances, workshops may be subject to change or cancellation, in this case we would issue a refund.
- Course cancellations (First Aid and Responsible Adult) – Registrants must cancel one week (5 business days) prior to the course/class start date in order to receive a refund. The original receipt must be provided at the time of refund.