Past events
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Creating the Environment for Recovery Following Traumatic Events – Presented by David Trickey as part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’
We are delighted to launch the first of our ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’ by welcoming David Trickey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council. David will share his expert knowledge and insights into trauma, specifically exploring how an event can become traumatic, the responses to traumatic events, and what can be done, by whom, to support and maximise recovery.
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Mental Health in Children and Young People
Dr. Meinou Simmons clinical knowledge is backed up by recent research evidence, with practical tips and advice for parents, teachers, and caregivers. The session will give supportive adults confidence in understanding the basics of children and young people’s mental health, including important factors which influence it, as well as giving an overview of common mental health difficulties and disorders with several case examples.
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Connecting the dots around unusual and distressing sensory experiences
Webinar with Q&A looking at a range of projects to explore the breadth of lived experiences around unusual and distressing sensory experience to explore research priorities with young people, parents/carers, and important adults in their lives, such as teachers and mental health professionals.
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Mentalisation – Based Treatment for Families (MBT-F)
This webinar will be led by Dr Eia Asen from the Anna Freud Clinic.
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Autism; Depression in children and teenagers – Prof. Tony Attwood Special
This session will focus on the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help children and young people with autism with depression. It should interest all mental health professionals and particularly parents and those that support children and young people with autism. There will be effective interventions, tips, and advice, that can be used immediately.
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Autism; Bullying and teasing – Prof. Tony Attwood Special
Some autistic individuals, as children and teenagers, have been told that they are bullied because they are ‘weird’, and if they stopped being ‘weird’ they wouldn’t be bullied. The presentation will dispel that myth. Someone on the autistic spectrum should never have to mask or camouflage their behaviour.
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“I’m not going and you can’t make me!” – How to support children and young people with emotionally based school avoidance
Over the last few years, there has been an increase in referrals to CAMHS for young people struggling to attend school. Young people can present with significant distress and family relationships may become strained. It can be challenging for CAMHS professionals to know how to support young people and their families. This half-day session will provide a useful overview of current research and practical tips for clinicians.
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Communication and assessment apps for use with children and young people
Led by Dr. David Glasgow of Child and Family Training.
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Little Treatments, BIG effects: Conversation on Single-Session Interventions
Bookings closed. If you’ve ever wanted mental health support but haven’t been able to get it, you are not alone. There’s an urgent need for new ideas and pathways to help people health. Hear about single session interventions from Dr. Jessica Schleider (pic), Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, and Dr. Maria Loades, Senior Lecturer/Clinical Tutor for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at the University of Bath
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‘Precious, like gold… everybody brings their gifts’ – Why changing culture and attitudes towards neurodiversity matters when supporting children and young people.
You will hear from a leading paediatrician, lecturer, project leader, and a lived experience viewpoint. They will expand your understanding of the complex factors of neurodiversity, with a critical examination of the deficit model which can prevail.