Person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people

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NOTE: Ticket prices include full accommodation (your own single bedroom including en-suite bathroom) and meals for the duration of the residential.

Audience: The residential provides a foundational understanding of person-centred approaches that would be suitable to practitioners who work directly with children and young people, no prior learning is required. The training would be especially suited to those who work in the following or similar roles; community support workers, additional support needs workers, early years workers, family support workers, afterschool care workers and sessional workers who deliver programmes to children and young people (sport coaches, mentors and tutors etc).

Aim: This residential will raise awareness and build confidence in how to take a person-centred approach to supporting children and young people. Delegates will develop their understanding of the importance of creating and maintaining environments that encourage self-regulation, well-being and inclusivity.

Content: Over two-days, the following sessions will be delivered by three highly skilled and engaging trainers.

1. Distressed not 'difficult'—supporting distressed behaviour in children

2. The Biology of Behaviour: using co-regulation to develop self-regulation

3. Building resilience: empowering yourself and supporting young people

4. Five ways to wellbeing: helping yourself and others

5. Creating inclusive settings: engaging neurodiverse children

6. Making sense of sensory needs: supporting neurodivergent children

7. Well-being walkThis optional well-being walk, provides a space for delegates to apply their learning from earlier discussions on the importance of self-regulation and self-care.

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Facilitator

Jan Montgomery

Jan is an experienced therapist who works across the lifespan. She is a qualified Life Coach, Play Therapist and Adult Psychotherapist. Jan specialises in working with trauma and has a passion for sharing her learning in an accessible and creative format.

Nicola McAllister

With an impressive track record spanning 25 years, Nicola stands as a beacon for vulnerable children and young people. As a seasoned trainer and consultant, she brings forth a wealth of experience, offering invaluable insights to those who support these individuals. Nicola's passion lies in nurturing understanding of child development and regulation, empowering adults to create environments and opportunities for engagement, in which children can thrive.

Three Sisters Consultancy

Meet the dynamic duo behind Three Sisters Consultancy: Corrie McLean (they/them) and Rhiann McLean(she/her). Together, they spearhead a consultancy dedicated to training professionals working with individuals with additional support needs.

Corrie brings nearly two decades of invaluable experience in education, specialising in sexual health and inclusive learning. Their expertise lies in neurodiversity, fostering inclusive environments and promoting capacity in relationship, sexual health and parenthood education.

Rhiann's background circles around research and enhancing health and social care practices. Her focus on continuous improvement within these sectors underscores the consultancy's commitment to delivering high-quality training tailored to the specific needs of those requiring additional support. With their combined knowledge and passion, Corrie and Rhiann empower professionals to provide enhanced care and support for individuals with additional needs.

Member Tickets

We are delighted to now offer our Members a discount across all Children in Scotland trainings.

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