Understanding and Addressing Unmet Needs in Children through Therapeutic Parenting and Trauma-Informed Care
Course Overview
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.
Duration: 1 Day, 10 am - 2 pm
Locations: Live Online
Cost: £120 per person plus VAT
Trainers: Sarah Naish & Sarah Dillon
What You'll Gain
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A deeper understanding of how unmet needs influence behaviour and development
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Practical strategies for using empathic commentary to support children
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Insight into therapeutic parenting principles and trauma-informed responses
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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.