It is well known that those professionals – whether foster carers or social workers – skilled at caring for others, often ignore or discount their own needs. The more this happens, the less able a person is to go on giving sensitively to others as their emotional resilience diminishes – and isn’t replenished. A significant […]
Attending this course provided me with both the techniques and importantly, the opportunity to practice mindfulness. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. Sefton Foster Carer Elspeth is a member of the Mindfulness Association, a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy practitioner and senior supervising social worker and trainer. This programme supports your wellbeing to enable you to be equipped, […]
It reminded me of the power of our words and our ability to escalate or diffuse the situation In this course we will go over the background to the Non-Violent Resistance approach. You will learn how being empathic to our children's needs and behaviour can diffuse the situation. This course will provide you with a […]
Read more Book your place The course covers The benefits of the presence of pets for children. Ways for children and pets to be happy and safe at home. Dog body language to help keep children safe and our pets happier Ways to foster positive reciprocal relationships between pets and children at home Understanding pet […]
Attending this course provided me with both the techniques and importantly, the opportunity to practice mindfulness. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. Sefton Foster Carer Elspeth is a member of the Mindfulness Association, a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy practitioner and senior supervising social worker and trainer. This programme supports your wellbeing to enable you to be equipped, […]
Read more Book your place Learn how to advocate for your child so they can heard in health care decisions. How can you minimise distress during medical procedures? This session introduces foster carers to the iSupport framework, focusing on its application in hospital and health care settings. Based on the principles of the United Nations […]
Read more Book your place When you're feeding a baby, there's much more going on than just providing nourishment. Find out more by taking this course. This course explores how infant feeding practices foster emotional bonding and attachment between caregivers and babies. It covers the impact of responsive feeding, the role of eye-contact, touch, and […]
Read more Join us for our annual conference. This year's theme is around health and wellbeing. We are delighted to have Dr Karen Treisman MBE as our guest speaker focusing on conversations that heal. Colleagues from Health Services will also be joining us to share how to access services for our children and you. Places […]
Read more Book your place This session will help foster carers and key workers understand neurodiversity - such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences - and its impact on children in hospital settings. We will explore the overlap between neurodiversity and trauma, recognising how both can shape behaviour and responses to stress. Using real-life […]
Read more Book your place These sessions will provide you with an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how they can affect a child or young person's ability to successfully aces learning, play and social situations in the home and school environments. The course covers: Session 1: An introduction to sensory processing and executive functioning […]
Read more Book your place These sessions will provide you with an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how they can affect a child or young person's ability to successfully aces learning, play and social situations in the home and school environments. The course covers: Session 1: An introduction to sensory processing and executive functioning […]
Read more Book your place Our cared for children with complex health needs frequently have hospital visits or medical interventions. As part of our desire to better understand the support needs of our carers who care for children with disabilities, this session has been requested. This session explores how hospitalisation itself can contribute to Adverse […]
