Trauma Sensitive Speech and Language Therapy Online Workshop Series: Self Regulation myth or reality?

Description

Self-regulation myth or reality? In this online interactive workshop. Kathryn will explore why self-regulation is an unrealistic goal for many clients drawing on recent neuroscience research on brain development, epigenetics, resolved and unresolved trauma, systems of oppression and how we bring connection practice and nervous system regulation into our practice as speech and language therapists and adapt goal setting accordingly. This talk is relevant to all SLTs working in many client groups but is particularly relevant to those working to support neurodivergent clients, learning disability, SEMH and brain injury.

We are viewing the neuroscience with a speech and language therapy lens, however, this talk is also open to other professionals who work alongside SLTs such as educators, assistants and allied health professionals.

This is a two hour interactive workshop. Participant involvement is expected, although this may be in pairs and small breakout rooms. Due to the interactive nature this workshop will not be recorded.

This workshop aims to hold space for some complex concepts but to link to some simple solutions around human connection and co-regulation.

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 using systemic approach. She recently had an article published in The Bulletin looking at bullying through trauma informed lens.