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CAYL Catalyst Ep. #45:
Resiliency in the Face of Realities

Recorded on February 6, 2025

 Our world is changing rapidly, and so is the landscape of early childhood education. With teacher stress at all-time highs, many choosing to leave the classroom, and the constant pressure to professionalize the field, how do we stay empowered?

In this engaging webinar, we’ll explore how you can tap into your existing resilience and build upon it. As the famous quote says – “You don’t need to do everything—just something.” Join us as we uncover practical strategies and insights to strengthen your resilience, reclaim your power, and thrive in the face of today’s challenges.

Featuring:

Holly Elissa Bruno, MA. JD
award-winning, best-selling author and podcaster

Alexandria Domingo
Early Childhood Services Assistant Director, MEO Head Start

Najwa Dahdah
Founder/CEO, Empowered Community Outreach Services (ECOS)

Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington – CEO and President, The CAYL Institute

Featured Resources

The New Early Childhood Professional: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Goliath by Valora Washington, Brenda Gadson, Kathryn L. Amel

CAYL Catalyst Ep #18 – Inspiring Joy With All Children

Holly Elissa Bruno’s Website

Trauma Survivors Walking Each Other Home (Holly Elissa Bruno’s Podcast)

Find a Warmline

Nurturing the Nurturer: Elevating Educator Well-Being and Competencies Through Comprehensive Wellness Programs

Ten Strategies For Preventing Child Care Center Director Stress and Burnout By Syretha O. Storey

Immigration Enforcement: Know Your Rights

Immigration Rights – Community Resources (Michigan Immigrant Rights Center)

Here’s how we get through the next four years – a poem by Venice R. Williams

We Are the Change We Seek – Advancing Racial Justice in Early Care and Education (Iheoma U. Iruka, Tonia R. Durden, Kerry-Ann Escayg, Stephanie M. Curenton)

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey

Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

Addressing Stress With Self-Compassion: A Guide for Early Childhood Teachers by David P. Barry