Positive Mental Health in Children & Young People
Presented on Tuesday, 30th April 2019
Content
Mental health is a key ingredient in helping children to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. Without positive mental health, children and young people are at risk for a range of difficulties. But how does positive mental health develop, and how can we help children and young people who are struggling?
This one-day course gave an invaluable understanding of mental health and relevant strategies to support young people. Key learning included:
- What is mental health? Why does it matter?
- The neuroscience of brain development
- Impact of toxic stress and early life adversity ('Adverse Childhood Experiences')
- Links between mental health and behaviour - how can we help?
- Mental health 'red flags' - when to refer on for further support
- Secondary stress and self-care.
Participants said:
"Real link between theory and practice."
"Good knowledgeable trainer."
Target Audience
Teachers of visual impairment, teachers of the deaf, class teachers, support for learning teachers and assistants, educational psychologists, social workers, and parents/carers.
Presenter
Frances Griffin, Place2Be Consultant trainer in Teacher Education.
Programme
10.30 am What is Mental Health? Frances Griffin
11.15 am Mental Health and Brain development
1.15 pm Behaviour through a Mental Health lens
2.30 pm Emotion Coaching and Mental Health red flags
3.30 pm Self-care
3.45 pm Course Evaluation