Overview
Two linked workshops for Professionals.
Children who have faced neglect, abuse or other adverse experiences in early childhood often fail to form secure attachments with adults and peers. As a result, they can find settling at school and learning really difficult. They will often exhibit a variety of behaviours which staff may find challenging.
This training will be delivered over two workshops via Zoom. It will go through the impact of trauma and insecure attachments on children as well as strategies to support them to feel safe, reduce pre-occupation, regulate emotions and focus on academic learning at school.
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Payment by ‘invoice request’ is only available where organisations have agreed to pay for the professional’s training.
Booking link: https://bit.ly/TAS-PROF-MAY2025
Event outline
Topics covered:
- Impact of trauma and insecure attachments on children
- Strategies to support children to feel safe
- Reducing pre-occupation and regulating emotions
- Focusing on academic learning at school
Facilitators
Nuala Hemphill
Parenting Practitioner and Trainer
Nuala is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in teaching and management within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector. In her role with the charity, she delivers workshops and courses, contributing her extensive expertise to support and educate both families and professionals. She also plays a vital role in the Trauma & Attachment Education Advocacy service, where her background as an adult psychotherapist and specialist trainer is invaluable. Nuala is well-versed in trauma defences, reactive attachment, foetal alcohol syndrome, anxiety, and ADHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her training and advocacy work. In addition to her professional experience, Nuala has personal experience as an adoptive parent and kinship grandparent carer. This personal connection further enriches her understanding and empathy, allowing her to offer nuanced and compassionate support to those navigating similar circumstances.
Mary van der Merwe
Parenting, Sleep & Neurodivergent CYP Practitioner
Mary van der Merwe is a dedicated neurodiversity advocate with experience in supporting and training individuals and professionals on Autism and trauma. Within PSC, she leads the A-Team, a group for autistic and ADHD primary and secondary aged girls, providing a space where they can meet other neurodivergent girls and be their authentic selves. As well as this, Mary delivers specialized training programs that emphasize the neurodiversity paradigm, and co-ordinates and delivers specialist 1:1 support. Mary is also a trainer on the National Autism Trainer Programme training CAMHS and the NHS to help improve outcomes for Autistic individuals.
Coming from a neurodivergent family herself, Mary’s personal insights and professional expertise drive her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Attending details
On booking you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite containing the Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode.
Please check your junk folder, add the event to your calendar, and keep the email safe for use on the days of the event.
You need a Zoom account to access this event. You can sign up for free here: https://zoom.us/freesignup/
Zoom will ask you to sign in, and to register for the event, so please allow a few minutes for this before the event starts. The email address requested is the one associated with your Zoom account. You use the same Zoom information for both sessions.
We will use the Chat function to allow you to ask questions during the sessions. The events are best viewed on a PC or laptop. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed. You can download the software here:Â https://zoom.us/download
Please note that you may not record the workshops or take screenshots. This is to maintain confidentiality and privacy for attendees.
Many of our events have waiting lists. If you are no longer able to attend please let us know. We require 7 days notice of cancellation to offer a refund.
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