Behaviour as a Mode of Communication
Course Overview
Understanding behaviour as a form of communication is essential for anyone working with children and young people. This training explores how behaviours often reflect unmet needs, emotional distress, or past trauma.
Join us to develop the skills to interpret behaviour through a trauma-informed lens and respond with empathy, insight, and effective strategies.
For: Social Workers, Therapists, Children Support workers, and family support workers.
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Duration: 10 am - 3 pm
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Locations: Wales, Gloucestershire, Manchester
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Cost: £120 per person plus VAT
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Trainer: Gareth Thomas
What You'll Gain
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A deeper understanding of behaviour as a form of communication
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Tools to identify and interpret common behaviours and their root causes
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Confidence in applying trauma-informed strategies to support children and young people
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Practical approaches to anticipate and prepare for challenging behaviours
What You'll Learn
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1. Understand behaviour as a mode of communication
Understand and interpret a child or young person’s actions as expressions of their internal experiences.
2. Examine common behaviours and their underlying causes
Identify patterns in behaviour and explore the emotional or environmental factors that may be influencing them.
3. Break down behaviour through the lens of trauma
Learn to assess behaviour in the context of trauma and develop proactive strategies to support children effectively.
Who Should Attend?
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This training is aimed at professionals who work within education, social care, youth work, and healthcare who wish to better understand and respond compassionately and knowledgeably to the behaviours of children and young people, and forms part of the Level 4 Trauma-Informed Practitioner Diploma.
Booking Information
To reserve your place or enquire further, please contact us or visit our booking page.