Training: Introduction to attachment & trauma

Children who have experienced tough times (abuse, neglect and/or illness) in their early days, months and/or years can develop difficulties in many areas. This can take the form of rage outbursts, shutting off, difficulty getting on with adults and peers etc. Many children who experience developmental and relational trauma also struggle to access learning and engage in the social environment at school. Often children who have missed out on such a lot early on do not respond well to typical behaviour management strategies.

It can therefore be incredibly difficult for people supporting these children to understand the best ways to help them to better engage with relationships, ‘normal’ home life and learning.

Overview workshop – Introduction to Attachment

Within the two hour overview workshop, delegates will learn:

• The impact of childhood adversity and trauma on physical development, brain development, emotional, social and cognitive development.
• The impact of pervasive levels of shame.
• How attachment might present in the home/classroom/clinic and how you can respond.