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(Unit 3) Topic 6: Easing Separation Anxiety 

1 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Unit 3 Topic 6 Agenda:

​Topic 6 Page 1

1. Unit 3 Topic 6 Agenda​
2. What is Separation Anxiety?
3. Separation Anxiety and Development
4. A Familiar Face
5. Temperament and Separation Anxiety
6. How Temperament Affects Separation Anxiety
7. Separation Anxiety Disorder
8. How to Ease Separation Anxiety
9. Managing Separation Anxiety​
10. End of Topic 6 Assessment Quiz

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Topic 6 Course Description:
1 Clock Hour
CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

Most children experience separation anxiety at some point in childhood. This can be a source of stress for parents and caregivers as they are inclined to ease the child’s anxiety in any way possible. This course explains the developmental stages of separation anxiety as well as some helpful strategies for helping children of all ages cope with separation anxiety. Included with the training are videos, professional recommendations, information about separation anxiety disorder and discussion forums for communicating with fellow child care professionals. ​

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain and describe separation anxiety
• Apply the knowledge in this course in easing a child’s separation anxiety
• Analyze separation anxiety strategies

**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this topic. **

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