- Topic:
- Practical tools for support
- For:
- Schools,
- Community support,
- Youth workers
About this course
The workshop will run 10am – 1:30pm with a break.
Why take this course?
- The last few years have been especially hard for children with the effects of the pandemic compounded by the cost-of-living crisis. The adults around young people can play a huge part in supporting their mental health and stopping their needs from escalating further.
- This course will help you better understand the mental health of children you work with and will give you the confidence to respond in a way that’s best for them.
Online workshops:
- This online workshop is delivered via Zoom and is an interactive and collaborative experience. With two trainer consultants available in each workshop, we can effectively facilitate discussion and provide a safe learning space for you to feel empowered to make a difference for children and young people.
- The online environment allows for individual exploration of key dynamics encountered in the work with young people and the formulation of best practice within your role.
Learning outcomes
During the course we'll:
- Develop a shared understanding of mental health in the younger years
- Develop an understanding of the risk and protective factors that impact children and young people
- Consider how trusted adults can support children and young people’s mental health
- Explore ways to promote positive mental health within our settings
- Recognise the importance of looking after our own wellbeing
After taking part in the course you can receive a digital certificate of attendance upon request.
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