Understanding behaviour as a mode of communication
Wed 04 Feb
|COECT, The Old Forge Office
nderstanding 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.
Time & Location
04 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 15:00
COECT, The Old Forge Office, Ham, Berkeley GL13 9QH, UK
About the event
Training Objectives
1. Understand behaviour as a mode of communicationUnderstand and interpret a child or young person’s actions as expressions of their internal experiences.
2. Examine common behaviours and their underlying causesIdentify patterns in behaviour and explore the emotional or environmental factors that may be influencing them.
3. Break down behaviour through the lens of traumaLearn to assess behaviour in the context of trauma and develop proactive strategies to support children effectively.