Gyeonggi Education Office Holds Workshop for Early Childhood Mental Health Support Project Staff

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education held a workshop for staff from pilot institutions on the 23rd to support the "Community Customized Early Childhood Mental Health Support Project."

The Office announced that it hosted the workshop at Donghwa Culture Village in Namyangju for staff from pilot institutions, including local education support offices and comprehensive childcare support centers. The purpose was to share various regional programs aimed at supporting the emotional and psychological development of young children and to enhance the understanding of the three main educational stakeholders involved in supporting the field.

The Office is particularly focused on prevention within its emotional and psychological support for young children, operating a variety of mental health programs tailored to local conditions.

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education held a workshop for pilot institution staff on the 23rd at Donghwa Culture Village to collaboratively launch the "Community Customized Early Childhood Mental Health Support Project." Photo by Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

First, for young children, the Office provides: universal mental health assessments and emotional support programs; customized therapy for children in need of assistance; and guidance to special education support centers and specialized medical institutions for children requiring special support.

For parents, the Office operates emotional support programs, parenting coaching, and counseling. For teachers, it offers training to improve understanding of early childhood emotional and psychological development, as well as emotional support for teachers themselves.

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