Anxiety in young people: Understanding theory and practical solutions

This one day training will increase awareness and understanding of anxiety and help to gain practical solutions to support young people. Participants will become familiar with the Polyvagal Theory and the work of Dr Stephen Podges and trauma and the work of Dr Bessel van der Volk and how trauma affects PTSD and OCD… Read More

Reframing adoption in education through identity

For adoptees, a persistent and enduring education attainment gap exists. Experiences of schooling are further impacted by wider contextual factors, such as the construction of a consistent and coherent adoption narrative. Adopted children are set apart from most of their peers in relation to their experience of early adversities, leading to an entirely different family… Read More