Wellbeing training, workshops & activities available :
- Supporting children & adolescents with BIG feelings (for educational staff and counsellors)
- Mind and Body Together (deepening our understanding of both the brain and body) (adaptable for all ages & groups)
- Staff wellbeing INSET (for all educational staff) for ways to boost wellbeing and reduce stress
- Attachment in the Classroom. recognising and supporting the attachment needs of vulnerable children and teenagers (for all teaching and support staff)
- Why counselling? Why this is needed in schools & how and when to refer a student (for Initial Teacher Trainees)
- Parent Workshops - Supporting your child to handle BIG feelings (for parents & carers)
- TA for schools (Transactional Analysis) across the curriculum (for all educational staff & students)
- TA for families (for parents wanting fresh ideas for greater harmony at home)
- Peer Massage (MISP) Primary age-group peer massage (working with staff and whole classes)
- Simple breath Meditation training (adaptable for ages 8-18 & adult)
- Supervision for Learning Support Assistants, SENCOs and other pastoral educational staff
- Setting up a School Counselling Service (for other counsellors, head teachers & governors)
Feedback from training events...
Feedback on recent "Body & Mind Together" course:
“The emotional wellbeing course was inspirational. I came away buzzing with a new understanding of ways to safely support children who are suffering loss, anger, anxiety and trauma. Equally, I felt empowered through discussion and practical activity to gain a deeper knowledge of how my own mind and body need to work in harmony! This will be an ongoing quest that I know is the key to living 'fully'. Thank you for a truly amazing day, I look forward to the next one! Jane Pattison, Children’s Hospice South West
"I have nothing but praise for the day. I learnt so much that I will be able to take back to practice in school but also to be able to use personally. I thought the whole day was professionally delivered, with clear, enjoyable and understandable content." Lorinda Pearson, HLTA, St Dennis Primary
“A fantastic day – I have never stayed so focussed!” Catherine Atkins, SENCO, Bugle Primary
"The best training day I have ever been to!" Jess French, Counsellor working with bereaved young people
Feedback on Staff Wellbeing INSET Training:
"Staff are one of most valuable resources a school has and their well-being has a direct impact on the relationships and achievement of students. The well-being sessions were not only enjoyable they had a positive impact on individuals and how we work together as a team. There was a real buzz in the staffroom the next day. I still use the techniques of Tia Chi I learnt in the first session on a regular basis."
Gary Henderson, Deputy Headteacher, The Roseland Community College
Feedback on I’m OK, You’re OK Family Systems Training
“It was so helpful and inspirational!"
"… relevant not only to counselling but to my current work with vulnerable children and families.”
“I enjoyed all the activities… Hand outs were succinct and relevant...”
“Very inspiring!”
Comments from 2nd Year Advanced Diploma Students, Iron Mill College, Exeter
“The emotional wellbeing course was inspirational. I came away buzzing with a new understanding of ways to safely support children who are suffering loss, anger, anxiety and trauma. Equally, I felt empowered through discussion and practical activity to gain a deeper knowledge of how my own mind and body need to work in harmony! This will be an ongoing quest that I know is the key to living 'fully'. Thank you for a truly amazing day, I look forward to the next one! Jane Pattison, Children’s Hospice South West
"I have nothing but praise for the day. I learnt so much that I will be able to take back to practice in school but also to be able to use personally. I thought the whole day was professionally delivered, with clear, enjoyable and understandable content." Lorinda Pearson, HLTA, St Dennis Primary
“A fantastic day – I have never stayed so focussed!” Catherine Atkins, SENCO, Bugle Primary
"The best training day I have ever been to!" Jess French, Counsellor working with bereaved young people
Feedback on Staff Wellbeing INSET Training:
"Staff are one of most valuable resources a school has and their well-being has a direct impact on the relationships and achievement of students. The well-being sessions were not only enjoyable they had a positive impact on individuals and how we work together as a team. There was a real buzz in the staffroom the next day. I still use the techniques of Tia Chi I learnt in the first session on a regular basis."
Gary Henderson, Deputy Headteacher, The Roseland Community College
Feedback on I’m OK, You’re OK Family Systems Training
“It was so helpful and inspirational!"
"… relevant not only to counselling but to my current work with vulnerable children and families.”
“I enjoyed all the activities… Hand outs were succinct and relevant...”
“Very inspiring!”
Comments from 2nd Year Advanced Diploma Students, Iron Mill College, Exeter