Overview
The teenage years are typically associated with turbulence, rebellion and change. These challenges can be even more profound for teenagers who have experienced developmental trauma and family separation. Understanding the impact of developmental trauma can help parents and carers make sense of behaviours, respond with greater empathy, and support teenagers to develop a stronger sense of safety, trust and resilience.
Event outline
Topics covered:
- Trauma and the teenage brain
- Common challenges and indicators of trauma histories in teenagers
- Communicating with your teen
- Practical strategies to strengthen resilience and security in teenagers
Facilitators
Nuala Hemphill
Parenting Practitioner & 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.
Zobia Kalim
Director of Family Services, Funding & Commissioning Manager
Zobia is a Specialist Parenting Practitioner with extensive experience and training in developing and delivering programs for families of children with special needs, including those who have experienced early life trauma. Since 2003, she has worked across the UK to provide valuable support and guidance to these families.
Zobia’s personal experience as a mother of two special needs children, including an adopted child, gives her a deep, empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by families. Her blend of professional expertise and personal insight makes her a highly effective and compassionate resource in her field.
Attending details
On booking you will receive a confirmation email. Please check your junk folder.
Zoom Requirements:
– You need a Zoom account to access the workshop. You can sign up for a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/signup
– Please have Zoom downloaded to your PC for the best experience. You can download the software here: https://zoom.us/
Accessing the Event:
The Zoom meeting ID, passcode, and link will be emailed 3 days before the event, and also 1 hour before. Please check your junk folder.
Zoom will ask you to register for the event. Please provide your first name and surname. This allows us to note attendance for our records. The email address requested by Zoom is the one associated with your Zoom account. If there is more than one person on your booking, and you are accessing the event together from one device, then please put both of your names in the Zoom registration form when you join the event.
Please do not sign in/register using ‘Apple ID sign in’ as this removes your name and email address from the Zoom report and we cannot log your attendance, resulting in a DNA (Did not attend) against your name.
Please note that you may not record the event or take screenshots. This is to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of attendees. Many of our events have waiting lists. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so we can offer your place to waiting families. We require 7 days notice of cancellation to offer a refund.
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