The impact of trauma on sensory processing (All Children) - FC0117
This course is for Foster carers of Children Looked After (CLA), Residential staff supporting Lancashire's CLA, Special Guardianship Order parents of Previously Looked After children. Parents of children on a child in need or child protection plan and Kinship Carers.
Please note that the courses will be hosted as a virtual classroom session. Learners enrolling for these sessions will need their own laptop/PC or smart device to log on to the session.
Aims
This workshop will aim to:
- Help, support and empower parents and main caregivers with the following understanding and awareness in:
- Normal brain development (including signs, symptoms, tips and tricks)
- Sensory processing systems function (All 8 systems), signs, symptoms, tips and tricks for home and school environments
- Trauma effects on development physical and emotional, with tips and tricks on dealing with difficulties
Objectives
At the end of the course participants will be able to :
- Be aware of 'Movement Is key' to brain development from the brainstem upwards to higher functioning and thinking
- Define how Sensory stimulation contributes to brain development
- Recognise how social interaction is one the most powerful influencer of brain, nervous system and mind development
- Be aware of the importance of the child-parent attachment relationship for a child’s emotional wellbeing and resilience. (Trauma Informed approach)
- Be aware of how a child’s sensory processing needs can help parents to understand the child and know better how to support them
- Recognise behaviour as a form of communication which tells us about what the child needs from us
Trainer
AC Education.
Delivery Dates & Venue
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