PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTANCY
Evidence-based, heart-led learning for early childhood professionals
At Science Minded, we believe educators deserve professional development that’s as rich in compassion as it is in research.
In addition to our renowned Sensory Programs, we offer tailored Professional Development sessions that are grounded in developmental psychology, attachment theory and trauma-informed practice delivered in a way that feels engaging, emotionally resonant and deeply practical.​
EMPOWERING EDUCATORS ACROSS GREATER BRISBANE
Our workshops and training sessions are customised to address common challenges faced by educators, including:
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Emotional development and regulation
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Attachment and building secure relationships
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Behaviour management strategies
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Play-based learning and its benefits
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Supporting educator and child mental health and wellbeing
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Enhancing educator confidence and skills
AVAILABLE SESSIONS​
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Building Secure Connections in Early Childhood
Explore how secure relationships lay the foundation for learning, regulation and behaviour. Translating Circle of Security concepts into everyday practice, this session is rich in real-life examples and reflective prompts.
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Understanding Temperament: The Key to Responsive Care
Discover how children’s unique temperaments shape the way they experience the world—and how to adapt our responses accordingly. A must for teams seeking to support big feelings and tricky behaviours with insight and care.
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Co-Regulation in Practice
Go beyond buzzwords and into the "how." This session breaks down what co-regulation really looks like in busy early learning environments and offers simple, actionable tools to support emotional development and connection.
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Care as Curriculum
What if routines were seen as moments of meaning? This session explores the power of relationships, rhythms and rituals as the bedrock of high-quality care and learning.
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Delight as an Antidote: Reclaiming Joy in the Everyday
A session designed to recharge and re-inspire educators by reconnecting with delight, attunement and the magic of ordinary moments. Perfect for team wellbeing days.
We proudly serve centres across the Greater Brisbane Area and can adapt topics or create a session that meets your specific needs.
To learn more or discuss a customised session for your centre, email us at hello@scienceminded.org. Let’s work together to empower your team with knowledge and tools to foster growth, connection and confidence in their practice.