WHAT I DO
Are you currently struggling with anxious behaviours in the classroom, or at home relating to school?
I work with education professionals and parents/carers to develop knowledge, understanding and skills around supporting vulnerable children and young people with their education. The key principles and strategies I work with can be beneficial for all students (and staff), and feel even more relevant to all now due to the far-reaching impact of the global pandemic we find ourselves in. Emotional (co)regulation and felt safety is at the heart of the training.
Short video clip highlighting practical nature of training - taken from chat with
Jane Evans. Full version here.
Below are the current services I offer. If you’re looking for support, but not really sure what that looks like, do get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat so we can explore what you might find helpful. I also disseminate a monthly newsletter full of useful relevant tips, information and resources - sign up to the mailing list.
Session I - Increasing awareness and understanding of attachment and trauma (introductory session)
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Webinar (2.5 hours) - pre-recorded; or
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Half day interactive session (on site or online)
Session II - Planning and delivery of trauma-focused support in education settings
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All content delivered in a half day interactive session (on site or online); or
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Book the Twilight series (1-1.5 hours each session) - available from December 2021:
- What a Trauma-Informed Setting Looks Like & Emotional Regulation
- Relationships & Communication
- The Learning Environment & A Whole School Trauma-Informed Approach
Session I & Session II can be delivered to education settings over a full day (e.g. INSET).
*Individuals must have undertaken Session I training
(or equivalent with another provider) before undertaking Session II.
ATTACHMENT & TRAUMA
TRAINING
For schools, extra-curricular clubs and other professionals
supporting vulnerable children & young people.
ATTACHMENT & TRAUMA CONSULTANCY
For schools, extra-curricular clubs, fostering or adoption agencies and other professionals supporting vulnerable children & young people.
For education and extra-curricular settings looking for an injection of specific support, e.g.
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For follow-up review and planning sessions post-training to support the setting with working towards a truly trauma-sensitive culture.
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Working with staff to plan out support for an adopted child who is at risk of being excluded from school or activities due to ongoing challenging behaviour.
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Relevant policy review.
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For fostering/adoption agencies requiring additional support for their families (relating to education) e.g.
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Point of advice for a social worker supporting a family with a child who is struggling with school.
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Source of information relating to navigating education systems and processes.
SUPPORT FOR PARENT/CARER(S)
For parents/carers seeking trauma-focused education support for their child/ren, e.g.
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Information and advice about your child’s education support needs from a trauma-focused perspective.
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Support with navigating the EHCP process and paperwork.
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Support with choosing the right school.
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Support in both informal and formal meetings relating to your child’s education support needs.
SPEAKING & WRITING
Speaking engagements...
Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss the possibility of me speaking at one of your events or meetings.
Past speaking engagements:
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Climate Coaching Alliance (24 hour conversations) - Collective and Systemic Trauma – having difficult conversations in times of pandemic and environmental crisis - 4 March 2021, alongside Ali Crowther (MadetoLast Resilience)
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Connective Parenting Podcast - talking trauma with Sarah Fisher (available now).
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Jane Evans YouTube interview - Why we need easy practical ways to support children with trauma in school
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Halycon Education Podcast - Creating a ‘ready to learn’ environment for pupils who have experienced trauma
Upcoming speaking or Associate engagements:
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Choice Therapies monthly CPD event (date tbc)- Communicating with Children in Therapy
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The Centre for Adoption Support & Education - workshops for adoptive parents whose children are transitioning from nursery to primary school. Contact The Centre to express an interest.
Writing...
I was honoured to be able to tell a small part of my story about becoming a mother through adoption in a chapter I wrote for Rachel Mason's book 'Not the Only One', published in late 2020.
Currently writing a chapter for another book project due for release in 2022.
