Practical, important tools to train your brain to stress less and enjoy more, personally and professionally.

100% Participant Recommended

Research shows that early childhood professionals may experience high levels of stress which can affect their ability to provide consistent, responsive care and find joy in their critical role shaping young minds.

Managing stress effectively leads to calmer, more positive early childhood environments that ensure all thrive - families, children, and the professionals and leaders that support them. 

This course brings easy-to-apply strategies that start reducing stress right away, which ensures your own health and resilience but also creates a caregiving environment that fosters children’s confidence, emotional regulation, and developmental progress. 

Start today to strengthen your relationships with children and families and enhance the quality of care you provide them and yourself every day.

All participants receive a training certificate for two-training hours upon completion.  

Course Details

This informative, engaging, and flexible learning opportunity is truly learning 'as you wish!'  You decide - finish in less than two hours or take it in your own time. You can jump on or off as is convenient for you! Your course does not have an expiration date.


During the course, you will view the transformative virtual keynote featuring Raelene Ostberg on the webcam and a delightfully inspiring Powerpoint. Simply give your insight as you apply the concepts to your care environment. 


Join this transformative training to:

  • Identify what the latest neuroscience research has discovered about how stress impacts the human brain. 
  • Learn about our Default Network and its impact on our thinking and the level of strain we experience. 
  • Discover strategies you can implement immediately to improve resilience, reduce stress, and build a positive work culture. 
  • Apply the practical methods learned to your role working with families and young children to improve health and well-being. 
  • Have fun and get inspired listening to entertaining, real-life stories, insightful quotes, and interactive activities that show the techniques in action. 


Objectives:  

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Pinpoint what increases personal feelings of stress based on your own unique temperament.
  • Label the difference between the brain’s two thinking networks: The Default and Focused Modes of the brain.
  • Recognize when the mind is centered on an unhelpful thought and be able to shift attention to thoughts that is more beneficial and productive.
  • Reframe challenging situations to maintain a focus on what you control (and let go of what you do not).
  • List methods to build a strength-based approach that will improve family follow through and leave them open to your recommendations.
  • Identify a strategy to implement that will decrease stress and increase success starting right away, personally and professionally.


You will gain your training certificate upon completion.  

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100% Approved in Minnesota and Wisconsin!

*CDA Content Area: VI: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism (2 Hours)
*MN KCF Area VI: Professionalism (2 Hours)
*WI Area 10: Professionalism (2 Hours)


Participants will receive a training certificate upon course completion and entry into Develop or the Wisconsin Registry, if needed, within one business day.
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100% of participants recommend our Thinkific on-demand courses!



During this course, you will:

  • View Engaging Videos

    Enjoy insightful videos that are cut into short learning segments and include a visually engaging PPT presentation and Raelene Ostberg, a dynamic National Keynote Speaker with Thriving Together, on the webcam.

  • Share Your Insight

    Provide your insight as you reflect on how the evidence-based strategies you learn and apply them to your early childhood environment. You will have time to practice using the tangible tools that are included in each session.

  • Access Valuable Resources

    Discover many valuable resources, helpful links to extend the learning, and a compilation of ideas from our live sessions. After completion, we send additional resources, videos, and tools you can use in your care setting!

When Early Childhood Educators Stress Less, everybody wins!

Give yourself a less stressful more enjoyable career that helps you (and those you care for) truly thrive.

Studies indicate that when educators feel stress, it also impacts the behavior and stress of the children they care for. When educators have the tools to manage daily challenges well, it helps bolster children's social and emotional development, ensuring positive outcomes for children and families. This course provides strategies to reduce stress, enhance patience and presence, and create a supportive, thriving environment for every child in your care.
Reduce Stress Today!

What participants are saying

100% recommended

Authentically Real!

Kayla O., Childcare Director

“It was REAL. It was authentically real. I laughed, cried, had 'a-ha' moments, and instantly told my assistant that we will have ALL staff complete this on an in-service day! Exactly the style of training we need!”

Engaging and informative!

Erin S., Parent and Childcare Provider

“Perfect! Engaging and informative. The presenter is full of life, love and passion and makes what could be just another mundane training exciting and enjoyable while still being informative. I absolutely LOVE her energy! This is the second training I have done with Raelene, but definitely not the last!!!!”

One of the best trainings!

Dorothy D., Childcare Provider, Parent

“I liked that there was a handout that I could print off and make notes and follow along. I appreciated the content and thought it was one of the best trainings I have done! I got so much out of it! Great job on this training Raelene!”

My favorite training so far!

Elianna M., Childcare Provider

“I appreciated that I could do this at my own pace. Being able to split it up over the course of a few days in small periods of time was the absolute best thing! This is by far my favorite training so far! I think it was all amazing. It was fun, laid back and easy to navigate. Thank you so much and I appreciate your trainings!”

Concrete examples!

Elizabeth G., Director

"I liked the concrete examples of how Raelene has put the tips into action. I loved it - Wonderful and full of useful knowledge."

Fun and stress free way to train!

Shannon K. Director, Parent Educator, and Parent

"This was a very fun and stress-free way to take a training. Raelene is always fun to listen to and has great information to share. A great way to work through continuing ed hours! It was easy to do and I could stop at any point and come back when I had more time. Great video clips and thoughtful questions."

Real and relatable!

Jordan L., Trainer, Adult Educator, and Childcare Provider

"I loved the presentation honestly. It was real situations, very relatable. Hit key points on every video. It broke down everything so you can focus on what you were addressing directly, bringing attention to how much stress and strain I'm currently putting myself under. I thoroughly enjoyed this training and will refer it to colleagues. :) It's very insightful!"

Easy to navigate and engaging!

Renee O., Childcare Director

"I like how upbeat and happy Thrive Together trainings are. Raelene is personable, down-to-earth and one of 'us' so she gets it. This was my first on-demand with her and I LOVED it. Easy to navigate and also engaging. I found myself constantly paying attention!

Highly recommend!

Tammy D., Childcare Provider

I thought this was one of the best trainings I have done! Would highly recommend!! Amazing, So so good!

Your Educator

Early Childhood Specialist

Raelene Ostberg

Raelene Ostberg has dedicated her life to developing and delivering transformative, fun, and inspiring educational opportunities for early childhood educators and the trainers, coaches, and leaders who support them. She presents nationally to thousands of early childhood professionals each year. Participants love Raelene’s energy, enthusiasm, and real-life stories that bring proven strategies to life. Raelene is the Founder of Thriving Together, LLC, an organization dedicated to decreasing stress, enhancing joy, and bolstering the success of early childhood professionals in their critical work. Raelene is also an Achieve Master Trainer, Trainer Mentor, Licensed Parent Educator, Vlogger, and Coach. She obtained a B.A. in Theater and M.Ed. in Family Education from the University of Minnesota.

FAQ

  • How long is a Course?

    This course is designed to qualify for two training hours and can be easily completed within that time. It includes approximately 1.25 hours of an edited pre-recorded video from an engaging live presentation by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed. You watch short video segments, provide your insight or thoughts, and write a few short reflections as you apply the information to your early care environment. To gain training hours, Participants must fully complete all answers to the questions and spend a minimum of 90 minutes in the course.

  • My life is CRAZY! Do I really have time to take this online course?

    Absolutely! This entire course contains short video segments, breaking the content into smaller, more manageable lessons (short course, huge potential impact). You can squeeze in a lesson or two when you have time. Many students watch lessons on their tablet or smart phones while on the go. (Doctor's and therapists' waiting rooms are great for this!)

  • How long do I have to complete a course?

    You can complete the course any time until the course is retired (through 2026 for sure!) You can take the course in little bits or do it all at once, as it works for you!

  • Will I receive a certificate of completion?

    YES! Simply complete all course elements and push the “complete” button at the end, and you will have access to your course completion certificate right away. If you have a Develop Account in Minnesota, your attendance will also be entered into Develop within two business days.

  • Are these approved for Parent Aware and/or childcare licensing hours in Develop (Minnesota's early childhood training hours system)?

    Yes! All courses we offer have been approved by Develop/MNCPD in Minnesota and for Parent Aware.

  • Are there group rates for centers/groups of staff?

    YES! There are discounts for groups of five or more. Simply write us a note with the course titles and the number of participants, and we will design a proposal just for you!

  • What if the course doesn't work for me?

    We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within the first 7 days and you will get a full refund.

  • Are there any tech requirements for this on-demand course?

    Thinkific is continually making these classes more accessible for participants. Visit their website to learn about the latest requirements at https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030354954-System-Requirements-and-Supported-Browsers

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Topic

    • Presentation Video 1: Welcome

    • Welcome Survey

    • Course Content Handout: To Download, Print, and Follow Along!

    • Presentation Video 2: Flipping Your Thinking

    • Individual Reflection

    • Presentation Video 3: Main Points

    • Individual Reflection
  • 2

    Defining Stress

    • Presentation Video 4: What is Stress... really?

    • Individual Reflection

    • Presentation Video 5: Stress Triggers

    • Individual Reflection

    • Presentation Video 6: One Culprit? How we think!

    • Individual Reflection
  • 3

    Six Stress Tips

    • Presentation Video 7: Stress Tip #1 - Decompress

    • Personal Application

    • Presentation Video 8: Stress Tip #2 - Reframe

    • Individual Reflection

    • Presentation Video 9: Stress Tip #3 - What do you control?

    • Application

    • Presentation Video 10: Final Stress Tips

    • Take a moment.
  • 4

    Conclusion

    • Presentation Video 11: Conclusion

    • Course Completion

    • Final Step in this Course.