Trauma-Informed & Therapeutic Parenting Training
Training Programme & Events
Providing easily accessible trauma-informed training to parents and professionals throughout the country, both in person and online, to enable them to support children and their families.
We offer comprehensive training programs for parents and professionals across the country. Our in-person and online training courses cover a wide range of topics such as Therapeutic & Trauma -Informed Parenting, Introduction to Compassion Fatigue, Strategies to Manage Behaviour, De-escalation Strategies & Managing Violent Behaviour.
Our team of experienced trainers are dedicated to providing you with the latest research and best practices in the field. We believe that every parent and professional deserves access to high-quality training that can help them succeed, and that's why we're committed to providing you with the best resources and support possible.
The Therapeutic Fostering Assessment (TFA)
The Therapeutic Fostering Assessment (TFA) is a new, streamlined process which...
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Removes duplication
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Saves hours of work for social workers and administrators
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Ensures that applicants are properly prepared for the fostering task
The new Therapeutic Fostering Assessment seamlessly integrates all necessary training, including the Training Support & Development (TSD) and All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) requirements.
It also provides therapeutic foster parents with a Customise Qualification Level 2 Award in Therapeutic Fostering (TFQ), accredited by the nationally recognised awarding body NCFE CACHE, during their assessment.
Exciting News!
One of our pilot agency's where the TFA has been embedded for a couple of years has been graded Ofsted Outstanding. Read more here.
The Three Tools in Therapeutic Parenting Training
From the best-selling author of ‘The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting’ come these ground-breaking practical intervention tools for Social Workers and Professionals, working alongside adopters and foster parents.
Do you feel that sometimes you don't know where to start?
The three tools training offers a step-by-step approach to deal with, understand and resolve complex behaviours and improve relationships.
This structured approach has been tried and tested in the authors’ own former ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ fostering agency, where there were exceptionally high levels of stability.
Kinship Care Training Framework
We are excited to announce the Kinship Care Training Framework, a transformative programme for local authorities and individuals. This training offers online and face-to-face courses to support kinship carers.
Expert trainers Sarah Naish, an experienced adopter and bestselling author, and Enza Smith, MBE, Director of Kinship Carers UK and Kinship Carer, bring invaluable knowledge to the curriculum.
Topics include family dynamics, trauma-informed parenting, contact with birth parents, managing emotions, legal routes, court processes, support services, finances, and education and well-being. Courses are available face-to-face or virtually, with recordings provided.
The Trauma-Informed Preparation and Assessment for Kinship & Connected Carers (TIPPACK)
The Trauma-Informed Preparation and Assessment for Kinship & Connected Carers (TIPPACK), developed by the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (CoECT), is a groundbreaking tool designed to revolutionise the assessment and support of Kinship and Connected Carers across the UK. Created by Sarah Naish and Sair Penna, TIPPACK integrates essential training in child trauma and therapeutic parenting into the assessment process, ensuring carers are well-equipped to meet the needs of children who have experienced trauma.
Key features of TIPPACK include:
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Streamlined Assessment: Provides a clear, concise format that avoids jargon and duplication.
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Level 1 Award: Includes the Level 1 Award in Trauma-Informed Parenting Preparation & Assessment for Kinship & Connected Carers.
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Comprehensive Training: Covers critical areas such as trauma, therapeutic parenting, managing a child's life story, and navigating contact with birth parents.
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Support for Carers: Equips carers with crucial information and resources necessary for effective caregiving.
TIPPACK aims to standardise and streamline the evaluation process, addressing the current lack of consistency among local authorities and ensuring carers receive the support they need to provide the best care for children.
Managing Challenging & Violent Behaviour At Home (For Parents)
Our training is designed to help parents navigate the challenges often encountered in fostering and adoption, which many parents can experience, particularly when it comes to managing behaviour or safety concerns. We'll provide clear answers to the most common questions you may have.
School & Educational Settings Training
We offer a comprehensive Trauma-Informed Teaching Training programme for teachers and teaching staff, based on the best-selling "A-Z of Trauma-informed Teaching" written by the CoECT Schools Team.
This training equips teaching staff with essential tools to create supportive and inclusive classrooms for children and young people who have experienced trauma or who display neurodiverse characteristics.
Key areas covered include understanding trauma and vulnerability, developmental trauma, foundations of trauma-informed teaching, and supporting neurodiverse children. The training sessions are available in half-day (3 hours) or full-day (6 hours) formats, and are led by seasoned professionals. Our programme provides practical strategies for immediate classroom implementation.
Introduction to Trauma-Informed Life Story Work Training (1 Day)
This one-day practical training session takes place in Gloucestershire and aims to introduce and support professionals working with children in their life story work through a trauma-informed lens.
Completing this training will count towards the Level 3 Certificate in Trauma-Informed Life Story Work and is part of the pathway for the Level 4 Trauma-Informed Practitioner Qualification, set to launch in 2025
First Steps in Therapeutic Parenting
This course offers an overview of therapeutic parenting specifically designed for parents. It aims to clarify the differences between standard parenting and therapeutic parenting, highlighting the unique needs of children in care.
By understanding these concepts, parents will be better equipped to support the emotional and developmental well-being of the children they care for. Using therapeutic parenting strategies can be effective in helping to support children who have experienced early life trauma or who display neurodiverse characteristics.
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Managing Feelings for Parents - Compassion Fatigue
This course focuses on helping parents identify and manage compassion fatigue while raising children with developmental trauma or neurodiverse characteristics.
Attendees will gain practical strategies for recognising and addressing their own feelings, connect with other parents facing similar challenges, and receive guidance on mitigating secondary trauma.
The course aims to enhance emotional well-being, and equip parents and carers with the tools they need to maintain their resilience and support their children.
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Exploring the Foundations of Attachments
This course aims to enhance understanding of secure attachment and its significance in early childhood development. Attendees will learn about the nature of secure attachment, the causes of attachment disorders, and practical therapeutic strategies to support affected children.
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from experienced professionals, improve their parenting skills, and connect with others facing similar challenges in nurturing children with attachment difficulties.
This course is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of attachment theory and its important role in child development.
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Trauma-Informed Practice
On our Trauma-Informed Practice training you will learn effective strategies for supporting children and their families through a trauma-informed approach. This training covers essential principles such as safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural considerations.
Participants will understand the role of a Trauma-Informed Practitioner, including recognising trauma, creating safe environments, and preventing re-traumatisation. Additionally, the training explores the emotional, psychological, and physical impacts of trauma on young people and their families.
Benefits of the training include enhancing your empathy and understanding of trauma-informed practices, developing skills to empower individuals, and building strong partnerships with other professionals to provide well-rounded support.
Consultancy
Strategies and Solutions for teams, managers, and families.
We can help you to resolve staff, management and carer/parent challenges, conflicts, and training needs.
We can offer consultancy for various topics:
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Starting an IFA
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Becoming a Therapeutic Agency
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Better Time Management
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Support for Directors and Senior Managers
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Avoiding Burnout, and many more topics!
