Past events
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14
Recovery and Justice following Child Sexual Abuse
Laura Smith, Clinical Lead for ‘The Lighthouse’ the first Barnahus service in England, delivers a talk and Q&A on ‘Recovery and Justice following Child Sexual Abuse: Lessons from the Lighthouse’
- Event type
- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
- Location
- Online
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08
Understanding the Adolescent Brain: From Research to Real-World Practice
Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore leads an interactive online workshop session exploring the cognitive and emotional processes shaping adolescent behaviour. Through a combination of scientific insights and interactive activities, participants will develop a clearer understanding of how these processes play out in real-world settings, and what this means for everyday practice.
- Event type
- Workshop
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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07
ADHD in the Classroom: Accommodations and Behavioural Supports
Explore evidence-based ADHD in the classroom strategies, including classroom accommodations, behavioural support, and school-based interventions to help children and young people thrive. Led by Associate Professor Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Trauma: Evidence, Practice, and Implementation Challenges. Jack Tizard International Online Conference
The sessions dive into the practical challenges of identifying and treating trauma in children and young people, with an emphasis on implementation issues, barriers to delivering evidence-based treatments, and work with specific populations. Confirmed speakers; Professor Rachel Hiller, Dr. Jess Richardson, Dr. Connor Kerns, Dr. Stephanie Lewis, and Professor Dr. Elisa Pfeiffer.
- Event type
- Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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ARFID in Autistic Young People: Assessment, Overlap and Practical Clinical Management
Explore ARFID and autism in this expert webinar on assessment and treatment strategies for children and young people. Learn how autism‑related traits shape eating behaviour and how to deliver effective, evidence‑based support across health and education settings. Dr. Rachel Bryant-Waugh leads this advanced online event.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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16
Brief Interventions That Make a Difference: Practical Approaches for Young People and Families – An International Expert Conference
Across five focused sessions, leading experts will explore practical and scalable approaches to supporting young people and families: from single-session intervention models and intensive one-session CBT for phobias, to compassionate approaches to suicide risk and crisis care in overstretched services, as well as experience-sensitive clinical work with autistic young people.
- Event type
- International Expert Conference
- Location
- Online
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Assessment and Management of Intellectual Disability and Co-occurring Conditions
Intellectual disability often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions, which can be harder to recognise and diagnose. Tailored assessment, adapted communication, and coordinated multidisciplinary support are essential to provide effective, person-centred care and reduce health inequalities for this group. This two-part webinar will cover ‘Intellectual Disability and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions’ and Intellectual ‘Disability and Co-occurring Neurodevelopmental Conditions’.
- Event type
- Short course - 2 sessions
- Location
- Online
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09
Intergenerational Consequences of Racism
Explore intergenerational consequences of racism and its impact on family mental health in this ACAMH expert webinar. Learn how structural racism cascades through generations and how practitioners can respond with trauma‑informed, anti‑racist approaches. Dr. Yasmin Ahmadzadeh leads this session.
- Event type
- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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20
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, and Recovery-Oriented Approaches
Explore emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) in practice with this ACAMH evidence‑led update. Learn about the latest research, complex cases, and recovery‑oriented approaches for supporting children and families affected by school avoidance.
- Event type
- Update session
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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14
An update on ACT research in children and young people
Discover the latest ACT research in children and young people with this ACAMH webinar led by Dr. Victoria Samuel. Learn about psychological flexibility and evidence‑based ACT‑informed wellbeing programmes such as InTER‑ACT. Led by Dr. Victoria Samuel.
- Event type
- Introductory to Advanced
- Location
- LIVE STREAM