• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 
• Time: 12PM - 1PM 
• Location: Virtual - Online 
• Registration: Register Here 

On January 22, 2025, from 12PM - 1PM join Connecting NJ for a virtual workshop exploring the Core Basic Needs. 

What We’ll Cover 

In this session, we’ll explore: 

1. Core Basic Needs Every Human Has and Emotional Regulation 
   1. How the brain responds when core needs like attachment, autonomy, and boundaries are met. 
   2. The impact of unmet needs, such as unbalanced emotional regulation and trauma. 
2. The Importance of Secure Attachment 
   1. How secure attachment builds trust, emotional stability, and resilience. 
   2. Practical ways parents and caregivers can ensure their child feels safe and loved. 
3. Children’s Needs for Love and Belonging 
   1. How love and belonging evolve at different stages of development. 
   2. Using the Five Love Languages to better understand and meet your child’s emotional needs. 
4. Compassionate Parenting 
   1. Affirmations and strategies for parents to nurture themselves while fostering a loving environment for their children. 

Why This Matters 

Every child is born with core needs that, when met, create the foundation for healthy emotional development. These include: 

• Secure Attachment: A safe and responsive relationship with caregivers that fosters trust and stability. 
• Autonomy: Opportunities for children to make choices and develop a sense of competence and independence. 
• Boundaries: Clear, consistent limits that provide safety and structure. 
• Freedom to Express: Encouragement to share thoughts, feelings, and ideas without fear of judgment. 
• Play: Opportunities for unstructured, imaginative activities that enhance creativity, problem-solving, and emotional resilience. 

When these needs are met, children are more likely to develop emotional regulation, empathy, and a strong sense of self-worth. When they are unmet, children may struggle with emotional imbalances, trust issues, and other challenges. 

Understanding the Five Love Languages 

We’ll also introduce the concept of the Five Love Languages—words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch—and discuss how recognizing these in yourself and your child can strengthen bonds and improve communication. 

Compassionate Parenting for a Healthy Family 

Parenting is a journey that requires both giving and receiving love. We’ll share affirmations and practices to help parents care for themselves emotionally while nurturing their children’s needs. 

How to Join 

This session is free and will be held online via Zoom. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the emotional needs of children and practical tools to support their healthy development. 

Click Here to Register now to secure your spot! 

Let’s work together to create environments where children feel safe, loved, and empowered to thrive.