Resilience Lives Here with Hannah Beach

Early Child programs everywhere are changing. More students are anxious, aggressive,and shutting down, leaving educators overwhelmed and searching for answers. But what if the key to resilience isn’t found in stricter rules or new programs-but in something much deeper: the power of relationship and
play?

In this keynote, Hannah will take you beneath the surface of behavior to uncover the emotions driving aggression and shutdown, revealing why relationships are the most powerful tool educators have. You’ll discover the kind of leadership kids truly need and learn how to build, nurture, and protect those relationships, even with the most challenging students. The conversation continues as she explores the surprising and profound role of play in children’s emotional development. You’ll discover why the decline of free play is fueling anxiety and behavioral challenges, what healthy play really is (and isn’t), and how it works as nature’s built-in way to lower aggression, release emotions, and foster resilience.

Registration will be accepted for the SKCCRR service area only (Cranbrook and area, Elk Valley, and Kimberley and area) from August 24th until September 17th. This includes Child Care Workforce, providers, Families, and Community Partners. General registration for all other areas will open September 10th until September Registration will close for all at 4 pm (mountain time) September 17th.

To register: email [email protected] or call 250.426.5677

SKCCRR conference cancellation:
Request for conference cancellation must be received by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September, 17, 2026. Cancellation requests received by this deadline will receive a credit voucher (no refunds) to be used towards future conferences/workshops at SKCCRR. Cancellations after this date will receive no credit voucher; however, you can send a substitute in your place. Please call the office to inform us of the substitution.