Child to Parent Violence/Non Violent Resistance Awareness Raising Day
Tuesday 3 October 2017 Children in Wales Offices, Cardiff, CF10 3BZ
Parents, wider family members and adoption support staff will have an opportunity to consider the neurophysiological issues underlying aggressive and violent behaviour in some children who are looked after or adopted. The day will provide an introduction to a range of practical Non Violent Resistance strategies and explain the vital role of those supporting families both in professional roles and as family members or friends. The training will be delivered by a Partnership Projects accredited practitioner.
Parenting Our Children
Saturdays 7 October 2017/14 October 2017/11 November 2017/25 November 2017/13 January 2018/3 February 2018 Coleg Y Cymoedd, Nantgarw, CF15 7QY
Parenting our Children equips parents with knowledge and understanding of developmental trauma and attachment and gives them tools they need to parent children who have had experienced these issues. This course is open to parents from the Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Service, South East Wales Adoption Service, Barnardos and St David’s. Please contact your Adoption Agency to ask about allocation of places, or Adoption UK to book places direct.
Getting It Right for Every Child Cardiff area
Thursday 9 November 2017
This education workshop is open to teachers, teaching assistants and adoptive parents. Participants will develop a greater knowledge of the neurological and physiological issues faced in education by children who have experienced early trauma and learn about areas of the curriculum which may prove challenging for them. There will be opportunities to practice some simple techniques which are effective for working with these children.
The Therapy Maze Cardiff area
Thursday 16 November 2017
Parents and professionals who are caring for children who have experienced trauma, neglect or pre-birth exposure to drugs/alcohol are invited to discover more about the various kinds of therapy, interventions and support available and which of these would be most appropriate in individual situations. The day will demystify the terms used and therapies available and provide information about where to access the appropriate interventions.
The Therapy Maze North Wales
Wednesday 24 January 2018
Parents and professionals who are caring for children who have experienced trauma, neglect or pre-birth exposure to drugs/alcohol are invited to discover more about the various kinds of therapy, interventions and support available and which of these would be most appropriate in individual situations. The day will demystify the terms used and therapies available and provide information about where to access the appropriate interventions.
Child to Parent Violence/Non Violent Resistance Awareness Raising Day
Wednesday 14 March 2018 North Wales
Parents, wider family members and adoption support staff will have an opportunity to consider the neurophysiological issues underlying aggressive and violent behaviour in some children who are looked after or adopted. The day will provide an introduction to a range of practical Non Violent Resistance strategies and explain the vital role of those supporting families both in professional roles and as family members or friends. The training will be delivered by a Partnership Projects accredited practitioner.
Adoption UK is also planning to offer training on the following topics. Please contact us to register an interest in any of these courses:-
Is it all just Child’s Play? Hints and tips on the therapeutic benefits of play for looked after, former looked after and adopted children
The Early Days Resources, tips and insights for adoptive parents with newly placed children
Additional Learning Needs What you need to know if you believe your child has an additional learning need
Autism Awareness Could my child have autism? Strategies for supporting children wth an autistic spectrum condition. Getting a diagnosis.
Buddying How to become a buddy for other adoptive parents
Cost per one day course is £94.40. There is a 10% discount for Adoption UK members or if more than one family member attends.
For further information or to book a course, please contact or telephone 02920 232221
Adoption UK Wales, Penhevad Studios, Penhevad Street, Cardiff, CF11 7LU
24 July 2017