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This training session is suitable for all practitioners working in Children’s Services. Please attend if you are new to South Gloucestershire Council or if you would like to refresh your knowledge around our response to missing children and child exploitation in South Gloucestershire.

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This blended half day course is designed specifically for online delivery to smaller groups of participants. It covers what self-harm is, and why people might hurt themselves, as well as providing space to think about what a helpful response to someone who has hurt themselves might be. It has a strong emphasis on bringing the voices of people who use self-harm to the virtual room, and provides space and time for reflection. This course has been developed to either stand alone or complement others in a series of events, and utilises a range of tools to offer a participative online training experience.

Worksheets, handouts and copies of the presentation will be available to complement learning.

Our expertise: Self-Injury Support has 30 years’ experience in delivering high quality self-harm education to a wide variety of settings and participants. Our approach is participative and reflective, and is focussed on bringing the voice of people who use self-harm into the room, building empathy and confidence for supporters.

The standard charge for this course is £49. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions

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This is an online course, if you prefer face to face training we have a session on 31st January 2024 please book onto that date.

Our trauma-informed partner Dignifi will be delivering this training.The People Dept is under-going a radical and long-lasting transformation to become trauma informed and responsive to both the people who work for us, and those in South Glos who are served by us.

The morning session on Trauma Awareness course will cover:

• Different types of trauma and how they impact on emotional regulation and ability to manage stress.
• How to develop awareness of trauma and its impacts upon a person’s perceptions, thinking and behaviour.
• Trauma and the body Fight, Flight and Freeze responses and how to manage activations.
• Trauma and links to addiction.

In the afternoon session the course will explore strategies for Trauma Recovery including;

• Supporting staff to understand their own engagement style and reflect on how to adapt to a trauma responsive approach.
• Feel equipped to assess and intervene if someone is displaying symptoms of trauma.
• Are equipped to manage difficult situations using trauma responsive strategies.
• Are supported to manage the issues they face at work and balance this with their own self-care needs

The content of the training covers trauma and adversity and can be triggering. If you think this content might trigger you ahead of the day, please let us know at Trauma-informed@southglos.gov.uk and/or talk to your Line Manager. Delegates will not be expected to share personal experiences as part of this training.

Delegates are encouraged to clear the decks as much as they can for the evening after the training and to have a named person who they can call on should they need to talk anything through that may come up on the day.

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Bitesize Threshold Workshop

A short workshop for all professionals working with children in South Gloucestershire to explore thresholds

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This workshop is run by Doug Binfield and Gillian Smith. Primary Mental Health Specialist's, Doug and Gillian have many years of experience across CAMHS and Children’s services. Thye will guide you through to better understand anxiety and emotional based school avoidance and support you with tips and tools to support your work with Children and Families. You will also be signposted to further organisations and support.

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This training session is suitable for all practitioners working in Children’s Services. Please attend if you are new to South Gloucestershire Council or if you would like to refresh your knowledge around our response to missing children and child exploitation in South Gloucestershire.

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Bitesize Multi-Agency Session providing key information about working with Exploitation in South Gloucestershire

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This workshop is run by Gill Smith and Robert Black Primary Mental Health Specialists, with many years of experience across CAMHS and Children’s services. They will guide you through to better understand Low mood and Depression and to support you with tips and tools to support your work with Children and Families. You will also be signposted to further organisations and support.

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This training session is suitable for all practitioners working in Children’s Services. Please attend if you are new to South Gloucestershire Council or if you would like to refresh your knowledge around our response to missing children and child exploitation in South Gloucestershire.

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Please note participants will need to attends both days

On this 2 day workshop-style course, packed with case studies based on real life and using practical A.C.T.I.O.N.S.© plan, individuals will learn skills to help others proactively (including mental health crises) as well as themselves.

We take an in-depth look at common mental health illnesses such as depression and anxiety, challenge stigma and learn about stress, alarm bells, coping methods, recovery, self-care and so much more!

With a strong focus on how to get help beyond the medical model, Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid creates hope and positive action.

This course qualifies you as a ‘Mental Wellbeing First Aider’ . This is relevant to people who wish to support adults, children they work with and or colleagues. Delegates will receive a handy resource pack including a combined workbook & manual, A.C.T.I.O.N.S.© card lanyard, badge, and e-certificate.

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