Being an Early Childhood (EC) or Early Intervention (EI) educator is deeply rewarding—but also mentally, emotionally, and physically demanding. The constant need to care for others, manage challenging behaviours, meet diverse learning needs, and juggle administrative tasks often leaves educators drained. Without strong self-care practices and emotional resilience, burnout can creep in, eroding one’s passion, performance, and well-being—ultimately impacting the children under their care.
This practical, hands-on workshop equips EC/EI educators with essential skills to build resilience, manage stress, and strengthen personal effectiveness. Through techniques such as mindfulness, reframing, goal clarity, and assertive communication, participants will learn how to care for themselves while navigating the daily demands of their role. By cultivating a growth mindset and hopeful thinking, educators can stay grounded, inspired, and empowered—able to sustain their passion and thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Take practical action steps to maintain health and well-being
- Apply appropriate stress management techniques to reduce and relieve stress
- Apply related personal effectiveness skills to achieve desired results at work
- Seek feedback and consultation from peers or supervisors for personal learning and growth
Outline
Introduction to Self-Care & its Importance to Early Childhood (EC) / Early Intervention (EI) Educators
• Understanding ourselves – Our well-being and need for self-care
• Understanding what is meant by “Self-Care”
• Taking stock of our work nature as EC / EI educators
• Appreciation of importance of self-care and impact to our work-life
Recognising Stress and Appropriate Techniques to Manage Stress
• Distinguish between “good stress” and “bad stress”
• Stress signs or symptoms
• Self-care tools & resources
• Stress management techniques & application
Enhancing Personal Effectiveness to Improve Work-Life Success
• Understanding personal effectiveness and its connection to goal achievement
• Aspects of personal effectiveness
• Strategies and framework to enhance personal effectiveness
Developing and Sustaining Resilience to Recover from Setbacks
• Building blocks – Growth-mindset and Hope Theory
• How associated key beliefs help to build resilience
Payment from 1st January 2024 (9% GST applies)
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| Individual/Non-SME, PR/SC aged 21-39 years | | MCES, SC aged 40 and above | | SME-sponsored (ETSS) | |
| Up to 50% baseline subsidy | | Up to 70% subsidy | | | |
| Without GST (S$) | With GST (S$)* | Without GST (S$) | With GST (S$)* | Without GST (S$) | With GST (S$)* |
| Original Fee | 390.00 | 425.10 | 390.00 | 425.10 | 390.00 | 425.10 |
| After subsidy | 195.00 | 230.10 | 117.00 | 152.10 | 117.00 | 152.10 |
| * 9% GST is based on full course fee of $390.00. | | | | | | |
Grants (if applicable)
- SkillsFuture Credit (SFC): Please refer to the following guides on how to claim your SkillsFuture Credit. Mobile | PC
- WSS Funding: Singapore Citizen aged 30 and above, earning $2,500 or less per month
- MCES Funding: Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above
Organisation-sponsored training: Funding information
Self-sponsored training: Funding information
