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Understanding and Addressing Unmet Needs in Children through Therapeutic Parenting and Trauma-Informed Care

Course Overview

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This training explores how unmet emotional and developmental needs can shape a child’s behaviour and overall wellbeing. Through the lens of therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed care, participants will learn how to identify these needs and respond with empathy, structure, and understanding.

Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or professional working with children and young people, this session will equip you with the tools to support healing and growth in a compassionate and informed way.

For: Parents, Social Workers, Therapists, Children Support workers, and family support workers.

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Duration: 1 Day, 10 am - 3 pm

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Locations:  Gloucestershire, Manchester & Wales

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Cost: £120 per person plus VAT​​

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Trainers:  Sarah Naish & Sarah Dillon

What You'll Gain

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  • A deeper understanding of how unmet needs influence behaviour and development

  • Practical strategies for using empathic commentary to support children

  • Insight into therapeutic parenting principles and trauma-informed responses

  • Confidence in identifying and addressing emotional needs in real-world settings

What You'll Learn

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  • Analyse the significance of acknowledging, identifying, and addressing unmet needs- Understand how unmet needs affect children’s development and emotional wellbeing.

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  • Use empathic commentary effectively - Learn how to respond to children’s behaviours with empathy and insight, developing connection and trust.

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  • Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic parenting strategies - Develop proactive approaches to support children and young people in a way that

       promotes healing and resilience.

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