Resilient Beginnings
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Resilient Beginnings
An Advanced Masterclass to Foster Wellbeing through Executive Function and Social-Emotional Learning
Join us for an exclusive two-day professional learning experience designed for graduates of the Children’s Behaviour Masterclass with Dr Louise Porter and Sandi Phoenix.
A conference 3 course dinner on Friday Night included. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided each day.
If you haven’t completed the Masterclass yet, we’ve got you covered - you’ll receive access to the online course prior to the event.
Building on your foundation in child development, emotional regulation, and the Phoenix Cups® Framework, this advanced Masterclass offers a deep dive into needs-based approaches and autonomy-supportive environments. We’ll explore how executive function, self-regulation, and social-emotional learning intersect to shape resilience and thriving in early childhood.
Across two immersive days, you’ll:
- Revisit the neuroscience of emotional development
- Deepen your understanding of executive function and its role in self-regulation
- Unpack emotional literacy through the Phoenix Cups lens - Connection, Safety, Mastery, Freedom, and Fun
- Explore trauma, sensory integration, and the impact of nutrition on brain development
- Strengthen your interactions with children, teams, and families
- Use the EYLF as a reflective tool to guide wellbeing-focused practice
- Create personalised wellbeing plans to support children’s needs and emotional growth
This Masterclass aligns with Queensland’s Kindy Uplift priorities, with direct application to:
- Social and emotional learning
- Executive function and self-regulation
- Inclusion and wellbeing-focused pedagogy
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in reflective practice, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and commit to meaningful change that supports resilient, thriving children - and fulfilled educators.
Places are limited - secure your spot now.
Resilient Beginnings Program Outline
An Advanced Masterclass with Dr Louise Porter & Sandi Phoenix
A conference 3 course dinner on Friday Night included. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided each day.
Accommodation available at the venue - contact the venue directly
DAY 1 - Foundations for Resilience
Session 1 | Understanding Developmental Needs
- Welcome and reconnection
- Children's development
- Overview of the Phoenix Cups® Framework
- Building resilience through needs-based practice
Session 2 | Emotions and Executive Function
- Emotional development across the early years
- Top-down / bottom-up brain theory
- “Fake” emotions and authentic responses
- Beyond emotional literacy to 'Needs literacy' - a shared language for teaching children to identify and express needs
Session 3 | Safety and the Brain
- Trauma-informed practice and brain development
- Nutrition as fuel for the brain
- Sensory integration and regulation strategies
Session 4 | Planning for Needs
- Utilising the EYLF as a framework for wellbeing
- Creating and refining Cup-filling plans
DAY 2 - From Relationships to Practice
Session 5 | The Power of Connection
- Neurobiology of relationships
- Trust, attunement, and coregulation
- Impact of interactions with children, teams, and families
Session 6 | Mastery, Freedom & Fun
- Executive function skills through schematic play and autonomy
- Guidance without rewards or punishment
- Creating autonomy-supportive environments with 'flow pedagogy'
Session 7 | Child-Directed Learning
- Noticing, recognising, and responding to child-led exploration
- Supporting children to meet their needs
Session 8 | Commitments to Change
- Professional reflection and action planning
- Refining Cup-filling plans for implementation
- Sustaining change through reflective practice