Trauma Informed Practice Day for Speech and Language Therapists

Description

Learn how to embed trauma informed practice into your daily work as a SLT.

** Connect to what helps you feel safe so you can hold space for others. **

Trauma informed practice day is time for you to pause and explore what trauma means to you how and how you can support your own nervous system so you can be an effective communication partner to those you work with.

We will look at practical strategies to build into your daily practice and have time to unpack your setting and clients/ pupils in supervision groups. 

Trauma Informed Practice in Speech and Language Therapy is a research evidence based whole systems approach that starts with you. Improved attendance, outcomes, job satisfaction and well-being all begin from a place of understanding child development, the impact of adversity on child development and the role of us as Speech and Language Therapists in supporting opportunities for growth and resilience. Systems change takes teamwork, however the most important member of that team is you. On this Trauma Informed Practice Day you will learn the why and how to keep you well and resourced in order to support the emotional, Speech and Language and academic progress of the children in your care. You may already have some knowledge or you may be coming as a complete novice. Either and anything in between is fine. Numbers are limited to keep the group small for the benefit of more enriched learning.

On this practice day you will;

• Take a deep learning dive into the nervous system and how this applies to you, your role and the progress of your clients.

• Learn practical skills and strategies to support yourself and others.

• Have opportunities to discuss clients you are working with through small group supervision sessions

• Benefit from a day of immersion into the topic with two highly qualified and experienced practitioners.

Amelia Brunt is a specialist teacher, trainer and clinical supervisor working with educational complexity. Amelia has extensive experience with almost 30 years of working in Education specialising in Inclusion, SEN and in particular the educational experiences of Children Looked After and Previously Looked After. As well as providing training, supervision and systems development to schools through ABConnect Education, Amelia has also been Strategic Attachment Lead Teacher and National Trainer for Louise Bomber’s TouchBase™ and is currently an associate trainer with Lisa Cherry’s Trauma Informed Consultancy Services. Amelia is the co-author of Demystifying Trauma Informed Practice for Educators – Policy and Practice Guidance. Available here: https://www.ticservicesltd.com/shop/ Amelia has a degree in Sociology and Social Psychology, a PGCE in Primary and Special Education, a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision and is a qualified Neurosequential Model of Reflective Supervision Practitioner (Dr Bruce Perry). Amelia is also currently completing an MSc in Educational Psychology. Amelia completed the Attachment Lead Training with TouchBase™, accredited by The University of Brighton in 2018. Amelia was a classroom teacher and SENCo for 12 years before a further 12 years as a teacher with a Virtual School. Amelia is now a specialist teacher, trainer and clinical supervisor working with educational complexity across a range of sectors. 

ABConnect works to support the adults who are working with children living with ongoing developmental and attachment trauma’s through exposure to and experiences of abuse and neglect. Amelia trains staff across the UK on Trauma Informed approaches to Classroom Practice, Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Attendance, Reducing Suspensions and Exclusions, Child Development and Whole System Approaches in Education, Social Care and Mental Health.

Kathryn Pierce is an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, trainer and clinical supervisor. Qualifying at City University London in 2004, She developed her craft through NHS roles in innovative teams in East London and West Yorkshire before setting up her independent practice in 2017. Kathryn is much respected in her field and has provided ‘five star’ specialist support to many children and young people with speech, language and communication challenges across Yorkshire and the North West. Kathryn has specialist skills working with individuals who are neurodivergent, have social, emotional and mental health needs, learning difficulties and situational mutism. She uses a person centered, trauma informed, creative approach to meet the children and young people where they are and support ways to enhance their communication skills and adapt skills of communication partners so clients can meet their full potential for well-being and learning progress. Kathryn is passionate about empowering and supporting SLTs through training and clinical supervision. 

Feedback from attendees

"Excellent training would not hesitate to recommended"

"Thank you so much I felt instantly comfortable and safe when I came into the room"

"Today has been really helpful and informative- will defiantly be recommending to schools and colleagues"

"Such easy, interactive, approachable trainers, who also know their stuff win,win!"

"More training like this needed in speech and language therapy!"

Full day of learning, supervision support, practice materials and opportunities for ongoing mentoring support.