Childcare Provdiers on Fire, but Not Burned Out
- Event Type
- Conference/Workshop
- Sponsor
- Child Care Resource Service
- Date
- Sep 9, 2025 6:30 - 9:00 pm
- Speaker
- Leslie Holycross, ITN Trainer
- Contact
- Jenny Garinger
- garinger@illinois.edu
- Phone
- 217-333-7816
- Views
- 2
This training is designed to support and empower those who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to caring for others, especially in high-stress and emotionally demanding environments. The constant giving of childcare providers can lead to exhaustion, stress, and ultimately, burnout. Taking time to recharge and care for your own mental, emotional, and physical well-being not only improves your overall health but also enhances your effectiveness in your job. When providers prioritize self-care, they are better equipped to engage with their children, create a positive learning environment, and model healthy habits for the children in their care. This training will help childcare providers ignite passion for caregiving while teaching providers practical strategies to prevent burnout. You will learn how to manage your emotional energy, set healthy boundaries, and incorporate self-care practices into your routine, all while maintaining the enthusiasm and dedication that make you a great asset to those children that you love and care for. You can’t give what you don’t have, so let’s work together to ensure that you stay on fire for you work – without burning out!