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Pikler® Intensive Training (A 3-day workshop by Pikler USA)

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Chapter Zero Singapore is pleased to collaborate with Pikler USA on the first-ever Pikler training held in Singapore by the President of Pikler USA, Elsa Chahin!

Engaging with infants and toddlers through respectful, peaceful care with Elsa Chahin

Course Description

Children move, explore, wonder, play and learn with their whole being, their minds, bodies and hearts. Adults can support this learning with a careful and caring approach that understands and respects the importance of children’s movement, thinking and feeling. This introductory workshop will explore the philosophy of Dr. Emmi Pikler, which advocates a peaceful and respectful approach to caring for babies and toddlers. Decades of research from the Pikler® Institute in Budapest, Hungary suggest that young children thrive when they are seen as participants in their own care and initiators of their own explorations and play. You will explore how careful and attentive physical care facilitates a child’s sense of competence. Participants will deepen their knowledge about infant-toddler care and education in order to provide peaceful and respectful care to babies and toddlers. This 3-day workshop will use a variety of experiential activities, as well as discussion and lecture. It is open to everyone who is interested in increasing their knowledge of how to care for infants and toddlers at home or in center care.

About Elsa Chahin

An in-demand speaker, writer, teacher and infant-toddler consultant, Elsa Chahin has served as a keynote speaker and presenter at over 75 national and international conferences and seminars on the topic of caring for babies with respect.

One of only two certified and accredited Pikler® Trainers in North America personally endorsed by Dr. Pikler's daughter, Anna Tardos, a child psychologist, Ms. Chahin is currently the President of the internationally renowned non-profit corporation, Pikler/Loczy USA. With extensive training in the field, Ms. Chahin, is a gifted facilitator that brings her expertise in her consulting and advisory positions to new parents and professionals.

A staunch advocate of early childhood education and development, Ms. Chahin, a working group leader for Word Forum Foundation, RIE® Associate, and PITC trainer, is that rare leader who not only brings passion and commitment to her work, but a deep knowledge coupled with both insight and generosity. She was a professional ballerina and is Director of Dance at Seven Arrows Elementary. Her family is her driving force.

Objectives

Participants will:

Explore the Pikler philosophy through lecture, video, discussion, and planned experiences.
Identify and understand the complexity of children’s growth and development.
Gain an awareness of children’s immense capabilities.
Understand the caregiver’s/parent’s role in supporting and caring for young children.

This workshop will run as follows: